Justin Bean

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WR; 6-2; 180; Tupelo, Miss;
Tupelo High School
Rivals: ★ ★; Scout: ★ ★

What John Clay says: Elvis came out of Tupelo, remember. Bean was considered one of Mississippi’s better prospects. And he was set on Kentucky early, committing last summer, and never wavered. Caught 35 passes last season.

What UK says: One of the top 25 prospects in Mississippi according to Scout.com … Caught 35 passes for 753 yards and six touchdowns as a senior at Tupelo High School … Had 18 receptions for 405 yards and five TDs during junior season … Helped lead Tupelo to the state playoffs the last two seasons, with a best mark of 9-4 and second-round berth his junior year … Coached by Eric Collins … Made an early commitment to Kentucky in the summer of 2008 and never wavered.

What Rich Brooks says: “Justin is a talented wide receiver with good hands who has the ability to make the big catch.”

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Justin Bean

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