State of 2022 Recruiting

[Rock_Cat78]

I would hope the latter because that means we're in a good position with Key

Two totally different types of receivers. I think UK takes two more regardless and obviously, Key is a prime target to be one.

 

[Bereacat420]

I would hope the latter because that means we're in a good position with Key

Are they only taking one more? I heard there was talk the ole miss recruit was gonna still come for a visit and could flip

 

[Bereacat420]

Two totally different types of receivers. I think UK takes two more regardless and obviously, Key is a prime target to be one.

You answered part of my question to tucky

 

[Rock_Cat78]

I don't get why they offer so many then tell them they're to wait and see if they have a scholarship or not. Or just flat tell them no. I know everyone does it. Prime example. Landers OG from Mich. Kid has tried to schedule an announcement twice and his choices that offered him, said no. I understand it's business. That would really suck though

Yeah, I mean UK sends out 300 plus verbal offers in a given recruiting class and only a handful will get written offers. If you follow things closely, you can usually tell who the top priorities are. Of course, things can change with certain guys over time. They either rise or fall on the staff's board depending on any number of factors.

 

[satcheluk]

Nice.

I don't know but I keep losing faith we get Key but I hope I'm wrong.

We'll get Key if we have a reasonably competent offense. They are just waiting to see if we pass the ball anywhere close to balanced.

 

[satcheluk]

I don't get why they offer so many then tell them they're to wait and see if they have a scholarship or not. Or just flat tell them no. I know everyone does it. Prime example. Landers OG from Mich. Kid has tried to schedule an announcement twice and his choices that offered him, said no. I understand it's business. That would really suck though

Football recruiting is kind of like dating when you were young. You have tiers. Top tier is is I'll drop anyone for you. Second tier is I'll take you to meet mom. Third tier is I'll spend money and take you away for the weekend or out for a big night with all my friends. Last tier is booty call material. Right now he's in the booty call zone, but if a few others back out of our dates, we can promote him up to weekend warrior and offer him a scholly.

 

[TuckyFB]

Two totally different types of receivers. I think UK takes two more regardless and obviously, Key is a prime target to be one.

I know that but maybe UK gets someone in the portal since thats an option now.

 

[Rock_Cat78]

I know that but maybe UK gets someone in the portal since thats an option now.

And the receiver board could totally open up if the passing game clicks as expected.

 

[Canned Heat]

Jawaun Northington ATH/RB, Louisville, KY
Dane Key, WR, Lexington, KY
Aamil Wagner, OL, Dayton, OH, (visiting this weekend, reel him Stoops)
Dijons Jennings, QB, Reynoldsburg, OH
Trevon Alexander, OT, North Hardin, KY
Andrew Savaiinaea, DL, Graham, WA (new to the list, don't know much more than that, received offer May 4th)
Decarlos Nicholson CB Gulf Coast CC MS (visit scheduled 9/11 at Missouri game)
Elijah Reed DB, Louisville, KY
Joshua Joseph, LB, Kennesaw, GA (visiting UM again 9/12, has not visited us yet, latest he states Michigan showing the most love...) (Teammate of commitment Andre Stewart, priority target)
Osiris Ross, ATH, Ramseur, NC
Justin Jenkins, DT, irvington, NJ
Mikeece Jones, CB, Nashville, TN
Grayson Morgan, OL, Nashville, TN (Decision coming soon) (may not be a take currently..)
Brandon White WR, Cincy, OH (delayed his commitment date, Per Rock, may not be a take to UWV or UK at this time)
Tyler Banks, ATH, Crewe, VA (need to get a visit)
Drew Bobo, OL, Columbia, SC (probably Auburn, dad is coach there)
Tyrese Fearbry, EDGE, Pittsburgh, PA

 

[Rock_Cat78]

I'd say you can probably go ahead and scratch Quinton Conley and Ka'Marii Landers. Also, Omari Kelly committed to Auburn and Bryson Hurst committed to Ole Miss.

 

[Caveman Catfan]

I'd say you can probably go ahead and scratch Quinton Conley and Ka'Marii Landers. Also, Omari Kelly committed to Auburn and Bryson Hurst committed to Ole Miss.

Is Northington now an immediate take? Seems I read that Settle offered another highly regarded RB. How many do we take in this class?

 

[Rock_Cat78]

Is Northington now an immediate take? Seems I read that Settle offered another highly regarded RB. How many do we take in this class?

Kentucky wanted to watch him his first few games, which tells me he has work to do to be a take. They may not take a RB this year. We'll see.

 

[downw/ball-lineD]

Love this thread and the consistent updates! Thanks to all who participate.

Query: for those in the know, who r Uks most likely 2022 defensive commits? We may start 9/10 seniors on defense this year. Defensive recruiting seems to b lagging behind a bit in 2022. UKs roster is already a bit out of balance. Last I looked UK has like 10 more offensive guys on the roster than defensive guys. Primarily, non contributing WRs making up like 12-15 scholarship spots. tIA to any serious responses

 

[Canned Heat]

2022 UK Commitments

Tomiwa Durojayie ,DE,Middletown, DE
Alex Afari, ATH (DB IN COLLEGE IMO) West Chester, OH
Grant Bingham, OL, Paintsville, KY
Kiyaunte Goodwin, OL, Charlestown, IN
Josh Kattus, TE, Cincinnati, OH
Treyveon Longmire, DB/WR Corbin, KY
Jackson Smith, K, Danville, KY
Andre Stewart, DB, Snellville, GA
Destin Wade, QB, Spring Hill, TN
Keaten Wade, LB, Spring Hill, TN
Nikolas Hall, OT, Austin, TX
Jordan Anthony, ATH/WR, Tylertown, MS

We have 4-5 defensive commitments so far. Keaton and Stewart are top notch. DL seems hard to recruit this year but hopefully we can round out the class with one. Due to transfer I have no idea how many HS recruits we take. Maybe we pull a couple of lineman next year in the transfer portal.

 

[Canned Heat]

 

[Canned Heat]

 

[Canned Heat]

Dane Key, WR, Lexington, KY
Aamil Wagner, OL, Dayton, OH, (visiting this weekend, reel him Stoops)
Dijons Jennings, QB, Reynoldsburg, OH
Trevon Alexander, OT, North Hardin, KY
Decarlos Nicholson CB Gulf Coast CC MS (visit scheduled 9/11 at Missouri game)
Jawaun Northington ATH/RB, Louisville, KY
Jaden Victor, S, Davie, FL
Tyree Rainey, S, Donalsonville, GA
Andrew Savaiinaea, DL, Graham, WA (new to the list, don't know much more than that, received offer May 4th)
Elijah Reed DB, Louisville, KY
Joshua Joseph, LB, Kennesaw, GA (visiting UM again 9/12, has not visited us yet, latest he states Michigan showing the most love...) (Teammate of commitment Andre Stewart, priority target)
Osiris Ross, ATH, Ramseur, NC
Justin Jenkins, DT, irvington, NJ
Mikeece Jones, CB, Nashville, TN
Grayson Morgan, OL, Nashville, TN (Decision coming soon) (may not be a take currently..)
Brandon White WR, Cincy, OH (delayed his commitment date, Per Rock, may not be a take to UWV or UK at this time, staff is watching)
Tyler Banks, ATH, Crewe, VA (need to get a visit)
Drew Bobo, OL, Columbia, SC (probably Auburn, dad is coach there)
Tyrese Fearbry, EDGE, Pittsburgh, PA

 

[Madcat62]

any updates

 

[Canned Heat]

any updates

We have visitors confirmed for tomorrow and next Saturday. IMO, some are simply waiting to see how we perform especially on the offensive side of the ball. Still a couple of months from early signing day so probably a few weeks out from seeing new commitments

 

[Bereacat420]

We have visitors confirmed for tomorrow and next Saturday. IMO, some are simply waiting to see how we perform especially on the offensive side of the ball. Still a couple of months from early signing day so probably a few weeks out from seeing new commitments

Just seen Gavin Winsatt, is enrolling early and signing a 6 figure NIL deal

 

[Rock_Cat78]

Just seen Gavin Winsatt, is enrolling early and signing a 6 figure NIL deal

Not only enrolling early, but his high school career is done. Played his last game tonight.

 

[Bereacat420]

Not only enrolling early, but his high school career is done. Played his last game tonight.

I take it Rutgers hasn't started classes yet so he is starting now

 

[Canned Heat]

Kentucky boosters businesses need to step it up. I guess I feared that NIL MAY not be the best for UK FB

 

[TuckyFB]

Kentucky boosters businesses need to step it up. I guess I feared that NIL MAY not be the best for UK FB

UK stopped recruiting Wimsatt. This isn't a loss for us.

 

[Dddjdd]

Kentucky boosters businesses need to step it up. I guess I feared that NIL MAY not be the best for UK FB

Our biggest businesses will go after bball first. That’s potentially the problem. The Wimsatt news is so bizarre to me. Play a couple games for your high school then start college on a random Monday in September? Times are changing but good for him on the NIL deal I guess.

 

[Rock_Cat78]

The death of college sports is afoot with NIL. Wait and see where things are a few years from now.

 

[TuckyFB]

The death of college sports is afoot with NIL. Wait and see where things are a few years from now.

Buzzkill. C'mon man, that's a bit dramatic.

 

[Rock_Cat78]

Buzzkill. C'mon man, that's a bit dramatic.

Sorry, but it's truly how I feel. It might help a little bit once the NCAA or somebody comes up with uniform rules to govern the whole thing, but right now it's like the wild west, only worse.

 

[TuckyFB]

Sorry, but it's truly how I feel. It might help a little bit once the NCAA or somebody comes up with uniform rules to govern the whole thing, but right now it's like the wild west, only worse.

Don't worry. There'll be some barbed wire soon. NCAA is probably fuming out the month they're not getting a cut of everything.

 

[Eccain01]

Idek how you can even govern something like this. You’re worth what someone is willing to pay. I’m not sure how you can justify putting a cap on it.

 

[Bereacat420]

UK stopped recruiting Wimsatt. This isn't a loss for us.

I posted the news. I honestly don't believe UK quit till they realized he was going else where. I wasn't posting it because UK lost but because of the nil news and him leaving HS after 2-3 games to enroll in college.

 

[screwduke1]

Or UK has been shooting blanks in recruiting for 3 months after getting off to a hot start...

UK's loses 5 OL this year....there is all times of early playing time available and a kid like Baer could beat out RJ Adams, Quinten Wilson, John Young, etc... for early PT.

I think UK recruiting has taken a step back with the loss of Clink alongside the new NIL elephant in the room....nonethless....what started out looking like best class ever at UK is not shaping up that way at the current trajectory.

It's the end of the world!! Everybody panic!!

 

[yoshukai]

Rembrandt90 is ALIVE ! Saw him posting on the basketball board today. Though maybe COVID had gotten him !

 

[sieken]

Sorry, but it's truly how I feel. It might help a little bit once the NCAA or somebody comes up with uniform rules to govern the whole thing, but right now it's like the wild west, only worse.

I truly don't think the Bama's and OSUs of world will be able to help themselves, they will kill the spirit of the game. We already have some evidence of it with COA.

 

[Canned Heat]

We have visitors confirmed for tomorrow and next Saturday. IMO, some are simply waiting to see how we perform especially on the offensive side of the ball. Still a couple of months from early signing day so probably a few weeks out from seeing new commitments

We sure as hell aren't impressing any recruits right now.

 

[Caveman Catfan]

Sorry, but it's truly how I feel. It might help a little bit once the NCAA or somebody comes up with uniform rules to govern the whole thing, but right now it's like the wild west, only worse.

Uniform rules? Like patches for sponsors?

 

[Caveman Catfan]

Rembrandt90 is ALIVE ! Saw him posting on the basketball board today. Though maybe COVID had gotten him !

Imposter. A fake.

 

[Madcat62]

any word on taylor out of lsu

 

[SECCountry75]

I would hope the latter because that means we're in a good position with Key

As of yesterday, UK should have put itself in a much stronger position for Key given the prolific passing attack and Coen's successful debut. Prior to that, the legal problems with Bouknight had to hurt our chances. Key has become an important recruit. Not a must get, not the most important in the class. But still very important. Key has SEC athleticism and will develop SEC size in a strength program. He is not a slot receiver. Coen needs to go get him.

 

[Canned Heat]

Ok , my earlier post didn't age well. Our Offensive had to impress Dane Key. At least show him we lack depth, and he could contribute right away. Same Thing for Barrion Brown, although Bama is top of his list, maybe he can see playing time early and is close to Lexington being from Nashville.