State of 2022 Recruiting

[*Bleedingblue*]

decarlos nicholson

Miss St or ole miss?

 

[Madcat62]

Miss St or ole miss?

cb for both but read it was ole miss
just wonder if he was at the game saturday

 

[Rock_Cat78]

Nicholson was on his way to Ole Miss today for a weekend visit. Pretty decent chance he flips in the near future. Hard to pull Mississippi kids out of Mississippi, especially if you aren't Alabama, LSU, etc.

 

[yoshukai]

Nicholson was on his way to Ole Miss today for a weekend visit. Pretty decent chance he flips in the near future. Hard to pull Mississippi kids out of Mississippi, especially if you aren't Alabama, LSU, etc.

Man , we need cornerbacks that can play immediately.

 

[maroon79]

I was hoping that we would get Dru Phillips HS running mate at CB, but he went to Clemson

 

[maroon79]

Hard to believe Devonshire couldn’t make it at UK

very hard

 

[Canned Heat]

DeCarlos Nicholson just received a crystal ball to....Ole Miss. It's a Ole Miss insider, don't know his track record, but he has a confidence of 6 on the pick. more and more likely he never makes it to Kentucky.

 

[Canned Heat]

Aamil Wagner, OL, Dayton, OH (2 CB PICKS FOR UK, CONFIDENCES OF 8,5, ANNOUNCING 11/11/21)
Barion Brown, WR, Nashville, (3 CB PICKS FOR UK. CONFIDENCES OF 8,7, AND 7)
Deone Walker, DL, Detroit, MI (JOSH EDWARDS JUST CHANGED HIS CRYSTAL BALL PICK TO UK, WITH ONLY A 6 MEDIUM CONFIDENCE, BUT I LIKE THE MOMENTUM.)

Elijah Reed DB, Louisville, KY (CRYSTAL BALL TO UK BY WILTFONG - CONFIDENCE OF 7 HIGH) (maybe replacement for Nicholson)
Grayson Morgan, OL, Nashville, TN (COMMITED TO VANDERBILT)
Joshua Joseph, LB, Kennesaw, GA (Two CB-6's for Michigan)
Quinton Conley, WR, Kansas City, MO
Laquan Robinson, S, Greenville, AL
Kaleb Webb, WR, Powder Springs, GA
Jawaun Northington ATH/RB, Louisville, KY (CB-7 High by Edwards)
Dijons Jennings, QB, Reynoldsburg, OH
Tyree Rainey, S, Donalsonville, GA
Andrew Savaiinaea, DL, Graham, WA
Osiris Ross, ATH, Ramseur, NC
Justin Jenkins, DT, irvington, NJ
Mikeece Jones, CB, Nashville, TN

 

[trentrobinson9]

would love to see some talented db's pop up late on this list, similar to how we get trevin wallace last year

 

[catben]

DeCarlos Nicholson just received a crystal ball to....Ole Miss. It's a Ole Miss insider, don't know his track record, but he has a confidence of 6 on the pick. more and more likely he never makes it to Kentucky.

Just looked at his Twitter account and he doesn't have ANYTHING about Ole Miss on his entire scroll. He has many about UK, even him in a UK uniform.

 

[jlkirk]

Aamil Wagner, OL, Dayton, OH (2 CB PICKS FOR UK, CONFIDENCES OF 8,5, ANNOUNCING 11/11/21)
Barion Brown, WR, Nashville, (3 CB PICKS FOR UK. CONFIDENCES OF 8,7, AND 7)
Deone Walker, DL, Detroit, MI (JOSH EDWARDS JUST CHANGED HIS CRYSTAL BALL PICK TO UK, WITH ONLY A 6 MEDIUM CONFIDENCE, BUT I LIKE THE MOMENTUM.)

Elijah Reed DB, Louisville, KY (CRYSTAL BALL TO UK BY WILTFONG - CONFIDENCE OF 7 HIGH) (maybe replacement for Nicholson)
Grayson Morgan, OL, Nashville, TN (COMMITED TO VANDERBILT)
Joshua Joseph, LB, Kennesaw, GA (Two CB-6's for Michigan)
Quinton Conley, WR, Kansas City, MO
Laquan Robinson, S, Greenville, AL
Kaleb Webb, WR, Powder Springs, GA
Jawaun Northington ATH/RB, Louisville, KY (CB-7 High by Edwards)
Dijons Jennings, QB, Reynoldsburg, OH
Tyree Rainey, S, Donalsonville, GA
Andrew Savaiinaea, DL, Graham, WA
Osiris Ross, ATH, Ramseur, NC
Justin Jenkins, DT, irvington, NJ
Mikeece Jones, CB, Nashville, TN

How serious is Northington's injury?

 

[Canned Heat]

Just looked at his Twitter account and he doesn't have ANYTHING about Ole Miss on his entire scroll. He has many about UK, even him in a UK uniform.

Just LOTS of rumors right now.

 

[WyleECoyote]

would love to see some talented db's pop up late on this list, similar to how we get trevin wallace last year

There are a ton of top DBs uncommitted for this class, but none of them are in Kentucky's recruiting footprint. They all seem to be from Florida, Texas, Georgia and California.

 

[Caveman Catfan]

decarlos nicholson

From an article on TOS, he is not committed, but will announce on signing date.

 

[Caveman Catfan]

Nicholson was on his way to Ole Miss today for a weekend visit. Pretty decent chance he flips in the near future. Hard to pull Mississippi kids out of Mississippi, especially if you aren't Alabama, LSU, etc.

He should be reminded of Brandon Echols.

 

[Canned Heat]

How serious is Northington's injury?

i believe he would be out a couple of weeks.

 

[Rock_Cat78]

I'd be quite stunned if Kentucky took Northington.

 

[Canned Heat]

And Stunningly, we do not get the pick from Wagner as he commits to ND. Headscratcher, but he always kept things close to the vest. I don't think losing 3 games in a row affected his decision, but it probably didn't help either. Oh well, I guess Stoops still got an employee out of it, lol.

After losing Wagner and Grayson Morgan during the last few days, and Goodwin visiting all the schools recently, our OL class is shaky at best currently. Stoops and company need to right this ship NOW.


Barion Brown, WR, Nashville, (3 CB PICKS FOR UK. CONFIDENCES OF 8,7, AND 7)

Deone Walker, DL, Detroit, MI (JOSH EDWARDS CB, WITH ONLY A 6 MEDIUM CONFIDENCE)
Elijah Reed DB, Louisville, KY (CRYSTAL BALL TO UK BY WILTFONG - CONFIDENCE OF 7 HIGH)
Joshua Joseph, LB, Kennesaw, GA (Two CB-6's for Michigan)
Quinton Conley, WR, Kansas City, MO
Laquan Robinson, S, Greenville, AL
Kaleb Webb, WR, Powder Springs, GA
Jawaun Northington ATH/RB, Louisville, KY (CB-7 High by Edwards)
Dijons Jennings, QB, Reynoldsburg, OH
Tyree Rainey, S, Donalsonville, GA
Andrew Savaiinaea, DL, Graham, WA
Osiris Ross, ATH, Ramseur, NC
Justin Jenkins, DT, irvington, NJ
Mikeece Jones, CB, Nashville, TN

 

[Canned Heat]

Well, let's all move on and appreciate they guys who are joining the big blue nation.

Transfers:
Taj Harris, WR, Syracuse (career 151 catches, 2,028 yards, 10 TD's) Should be a starter next season.

Kiyaunta Goodwin, OL, Charlestown, IN (4* Rivals, 5* 247, 4* Espn, 5* On3)
Dane Key, WR, Lexington, KY (4* Rivals, 4* 247, 4* Espn)
Alex Afari, ATH, West Chester, OH (4* Rivals, 4* 247, 3* Espn)
Tyreese Fearbry, LB, Pittsburgh, PA (4* Rivals, 4* 247, 4* Espn)
Destin Wade, ATH, Spring Hill, TN (4* Rivals, 4* 247, 4* Espn)
Keaton Wade, LB, Spring Hill, TN (4* Rivals, 4* 247, 4* Espn)
Grant Bingham, OL, Paintsville, KY (4* Rivals, 4 *247, 3* Espn)
Andre Stewart, DB, Kennesaw, GA (high 3* Rivals, 4* Espn)
Jordan Anthony, slot WR, Tylertown, MS (high 3* Rivals, 4* Espn, 4* On3)
Treyveon Longmire, ATH. Corbin, KY (high 3* Rivals, high 3* 247, 4* Espn, 4* On3)
Tomiwa Durojaiye, DL, Middletown DE
Nikolas Hall, OL, Austin, TX (high ranked 3* Espn)
Josh Kattus, TE, Cincinnati, OH
DeCarlos Nicholson, DB, Perkinston, MS (#1 athlete in JUCO - Espn)
Brandon White, slot WR, Cincinnati, OH
Jackson Smith, K, Danville, KY

We are now ranked the following by each major service:

Rivals #19 Team Ranking, 7th in SEC ,(7 4*'s)
247 Sports #16 Team Ranking, 6th in SEC, includes 8 top 500 players from the class)
ESPN 7th SEC, 8 4* 5 top 300 recruits
On3 - #16 team rankings, 6th in SEC. (1 5*, 8 4*'s, 10 Top 500 players)

And with our current prospects list, UK could finish even higher depending on some future decisions. We also have the potential to move ahead of Missouri, and finish 5-6 in SEC rankings

 

[Canned Heat]

Some good news - Elijah Reed commits to UK

Transfers:
Taj Harris, WR, Syracuse (career 151 catches, 2,028 yards, 10 TD's) Should be a starter next season.

Elijah Reed, CB, Lville, Ky (2* Rivals, 3* 247, 3* 247 Composite)
Kiyaunta Goodwin, OL, Charlestown, IN (4* Rivals, 5* 247, 4* Espn, 5* On3)
Dane Key, WR, Lexington, KY (4* Rivals, 4* 247, 4* Espn)
Alex Afari, ATH, West Chester, OH (4* Rivals, 4* 247, 3* Espn)
Tyreese Fearbry, LB, Pittsburgh, PA (4* Rivals, 4* 247, 4* Espn)
Destin Wade, ATH, Spring Hill, TN (4* Rivals, 4* 247, 4* Espn)
Keaton Wade, LB, Spring Hill, TN (4* Rivals, 4* 247, 4* Espn)
Grant Bingham, OL, Paintsville, KY (4* Rivals, 4 *247, 3* Espn)
Andre Stewart, DB, Kennesaw, GA (high 3* Rivals, 4* Espn)
Jordan Anthony, slot WR, Tylertown, MS (high 3* Rivals, 4* Espn, 4* On3)
Treyveon Longmire, ATH. Corbin, KY (high 3* Rivals, high 3* 247, 4* Espn, 4* On3)
Tomiwa Durojaiye, DL, Middletown DE
Nikolas Hall, OL, Austin, TX (high ranked 3* Espn)
Josh Kattus, TE, Cincinnati, OH
DeCarlos Nicholson, DB, Perkinston, MS (#1 athlete in JUCO - Espn)
Brandon White, slot WR, Cincinnati, OH
Jackson Smith, K, Danville, KY

Rivals Team Recruiting Rank - 18th
247 Rank - 16th

 

[TuckyFB]

After losing Wagner, do we go after Tshabola to replace him at Tackle?

 

[TuckyFB]

I know Marrow offered the Klemm kid, but I'm hoping we try to get someone higher. Everyone thought Wagner was UK bound and yesterday was a shock.

 

[JC-3]

I know Marrow offered the Klemm kid, but I'm hoping we try to get someone higher. Everyone thought Wagner was UK bound and yesterday was a shock.

MJ said on Radio ND convinced Wagner that VM was going to LSU? It seems to me if that was not the case the brother and VM could convince AW that he was not going anywhere. It all seems odd to me. No matter what anyone says the 3 game losing streak and the way the whole team has looked has NOT helped!

 

[WyleECoyote]

MJ said on Radio ND convinced Wagner that VM was going to LSU? It seems to me if that was not the case the brother and VM could convince AW that he was not going anywhere. It all seems odd to me. No matter what anyone says the 3 game losing streak and the way the whole team has looked has NOT helped!

Apparently thats a big rumor, that Michigan State's coach is taking LSU and taking the Big Dawg with him.

 

[trentrobinson9]

Apparently thats a big rumor, that Michigan State's coach is taking LSU and taking the Big Dawg with him.

Tucker is apparently about to sign a huge extension with MSU, close to 7-8 million a year, and I've seen LSU reports saying they are zeroing in on Jimbo, so maybe Tucker stays at MSU and we keep Marrow

 

[WyleECoyote]

Tucker is apparently about to sign a huge extension with MSU, close to 7-8 million a year, and I've seen LSU reports saying they are zeroing in on Jimbo, so maybe Tucker stays at MSU and we keep Marrow

Hopefully, anyway, I'd say Marrow and Coen are about to get raises this offseason.

 

[ukalum1988]

MJ said on Radio ND convinced Wagner that VM was going to LSU? It seems to me if that was not the case the brother and VM could convince AW that he was not going anywhere. It all seems odd to me. No matter what anyone says the 3 game losing streak and the way the whole team has looked has NOT helped!

I don’t follow recruiting all that closely but Wagner choosing ND over UK because of speculation that Marrow might leave for LSU just seems like a BS copout reason IMO. It’s not like Marrow would be his position coach, and he’s not choosing a school so he can be pals with an assistant coach. Plus, it’s something he could simply ask Marrow about and decide if Vince is being truthful.

Whatever…. Time to focus on young men who want to be here.

 

[THE_OAK]

If you read the quotes Wanger has said about his reasons for picking ND, it's pretty obvious. He stated religion and education level multiple times. We cannot compete with ND on either of those fronts minus a few academic programs that UK has that are nationally rated.

 

[Girthang]

Tucker is apparently about to sign a huge extension with MSU, close to 7-8 million a year, and I've seen LSU reports saying they are zeroing in on Jimbo, so maybe Tucker stays at MSU and we keep Marrow

I'd guess this makes it harder to keep VM. Tucker will be coming after Coach Marrow even harder than the last time

 

[K_TIME]

MJ said on Radio ND convinced Wagner that VM was going to LSU? It seems to me if that was not the case the brother and VM could convince AW that he was not going anywhere. It all seems odd to me. No matter what anyone says the 3 game losing streak and the way the whole team has looked has NOT helped!

Good...when it's proved wrong we flip him

 

[Caveman Catfan]

MJ said on Radio ND convinced Wagner that VM was going to LSU? It seems to me if that was not the case the brother and VM could convince AW that he was not going anywhere. It all seems odd to me. No matter what anyone says the 3 game losing streak and the way the whole team has looked has NOT helped!

That seems highly unlikely. I think Matt runs with some very bad info sometimes. How many “sources” did he have for that?

 

[Caveman Catfan]

Tucker is apparently about to sign a huge extension with MSU, close to 7-8 million a year, and I've seen LSU reports saying they are zeroing in on Jimbo, so maybe Tucker stays at MSU and we keep Marrow

Or maybe that rumor was trash from the start.

 

[TuckyFB]

I think that rumor is garbage. If Marrow turned down Michigan to stay with Stoops, he's going to turn down LSU.

 

[yoshukai]

I think that rumor is garbage. If Marrow turned down Michigan to stay with Stoops, he's going to turn down LSU.

Possibly. I could see how he’d rather work for Tucker than Haraboro though .

 

[Caveman Catfan]

If State loses 3 of its final 4 it may take a little luster off the season.

 

[TuckyFB]

Getting Elijah Reed was great and he definitely has a lot of upside, but after losing Wagner and settling for a 2 star CB was a gut punch.

 

[TuckyFB]

Reed's offer list is great tho and his ranking should rise

Kentucky
Utah
Purdue
WVU
Illinois
Louisville even offered him (according to Rivals)

 

[yoshukai]

Getting Elijah Reed was great and he definitely has a lot of upside, but after losing Wagner and settling for a 2 star CB was a gut punch.

We actually need cornerbacks more but we thought we had both. Wagner wasn’t going to play next year anyway. He weighs 265 now . Had to have a redshirt year.

 

[Girthang]

Getting Elijah Reed was great and he definitely has a lot of upside, but after losing Wagner and settling for a 2 star CB was a gut punch.

No it wasnt. The 2 things have nothing to do with each other.

We didn't "settle" for anything. We offered and Reed accepted. He wasn't going to transition to OT ffs

 

[Madcat62]

Reed's offer list is great tho and his ranking should rise

Kentucky
Utah
Purdue
WVU
Illinois
Louisville even offered him (according to Rivals)

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that's a good list but far from great