The New Class: Austin Aikens
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Position: Wide receiver
Hometown: Tampa, Fla.
High School: Plant
Rivals.com Rating: Three stars
Recruited by: Raymond Woodie
Has your size changed at all?
No, it's still the same.
What does your workout routine entail?
I do upper body and lower body. I do squats, leg extensions, pull-ups, flys, push-ups and other stuff, including cardio.
When do you plan on reporting to WKU?
Sometime in early to mid June.
What do you plan on working or improving on through this summer?
I wanna get better with my speed and just getting more size.
How would you describe your playing style?
I'm just very explosive. I run sharp, crisp routes, I catch the ball with my hands and I'm a deep thereat who can get yards after the catch.
What are some of your goals for your freshman season at WKU?
My goal is to start right off the bat. I wanna learn all the plays, formation and tendencies. I wanna be one of the best rookies of the year.
What's your favorite food?
Steak.
What is your favorite movie?
Probably Avatar.
Who is your favorite musician?
Lil Wayne.
What would be three words to describe you?
Laid-back, quiet and tough.
If you could date any celebrity, who would it be?
Probably Beyonce.
If you could pick a fight with any celebrity, who would it be?
I don't know, I don't know if I'd pick a fight against a celebrity. Ok, I got one Soulja Boy. He can't rap and if he can't do that, he's stupid.
What's been your most memorable experience playing football?
Probably when I scored my first touchdown on the third play of the game for 80 yards. I think it was Riverview.
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