State of 2022 Recruiting

[JASUN74]

Good God! What a huge relief! Kiyaunta Goodwin to UK after all.

Man, Kiyaunta. You almost gave me another heart attack this morning.

Time to say this again. Vince Marrow is the man!

I don't know how his career is going to pan out yet, but this kid just gave kids (and everyone else), another reason to be excited about Kentucky Football. I had the old triple bypass three years ago and I'm with you, I couldn't take much more. Haha all worth it now though. Go Cats... Rembrandt90, I just want to tell you how much I have enjoyed what you have done the last few years. I know others have said this, but I really do appreciate it man. Thank you.

 

[CatPatrick13]

Wooooooo baby!

Michigan State fans can shut the hell up now.

They were all pretty respectful on here. On the other hand, Pasadena cat made a fool of himself

 

[Rembrandt90]

Let's take an accounting as of 5:30.

Alex Afari - UK
Ja'Kobi Albert - flipped to UK
Jordan Anthony - UK
Grant Bingham - UK
Barion Brown - UK
Tomiwa Durojaiye - UK
Tyreese Fearbry - UK
Kiyaunta Goodwin - UK
Nikolas Hall - UK
Quentel Jones - UK
Josh Kattus - UK
Dane Key - UK
DeCarlos Nicholson - flipped to MS St
Elijah Reed - UK
Jackson Smith - UK
Andre Stewart - UK
Destin Wade - UK
Keaton Wade - UK
Deone Walker - UK
Brandon White - UK

UK might or might not still be recruiting other unsigned players-
Jackson Brown, OL, Danville, CA
Jalen Farmer, OL, Covington, GA
Zahquan Frazier, DB, Cedartown, GA
Davison Igbinosun, DB, Union, NJ
Ahmad Moten, DL, Ft Lauderdale, FL
Jawaun Northington, ATH, Louisville, KY
Mason Thomas, LB, Ft Lauderdale, FL

 

[Rembrandt90]

I don't know how his career is going to pan out yet, but this kid just gave kids (and everyone else), another reason to be excited about Kentucky Football. I had the old triple bypass three years ago and I'm with you, I couldn't take much more. Haha all worth it now though. Go Cats... Rembrandt90, I just want to tell you how much I have enjoyed what you have done the last few years. I know others have said this, but I really do appreciate it man. Thank you.

Your kind words are greatly appreciated. We have 52 pages so far on this thread, with great contributions by a lot of interested UK fans. Glad that we have mostly been able to keep the thread focused on our 2022 class, which is turning out to be even better than most of us hoped! Is this Stoops' first top 10 class? Maybe so.

 

[UKCatnNC]

I don't know how his career is going to pan out yet, but this kid just gave kids (and everyone else), another reason to be excited about Kentucky Football. I had the old triple bypass three years ago and I'm with you, I couldn't take much more. Haha all worth it now though. Go Cats... Rembrandt90, I just want to tell you how much I have enjoyed what you have done the last few years. I know others have said this, but I really do appreciate it man. Thank you.

Well said JASUN74! GO CATS!!

 

[podgejeff_]

UK might or might not still be recruiting other unsigned players-

Zahquan Frazier, DB, Cedartown, GA

Zahquan Frazier is ours.

 

[THE_OAK]

Frazier is a big get in a position of need.

 

[Girthang]

How is Goodwin not a 5 star (in spite of the fact that he is ranked 30th overall and rated a solid 6? Seems to be a little askew

 

[kydmb99]

Lot of programs are going to regret not even considering Mark Stoops. So glad he's our coach. UK football is more exciting than basketball at this point.

 

[Rembrandt90]

Some dude named "Jeremy from Kentucky" just phoned in to talk with Paul Finebaum and referred to Kentucky twice as a "basketball state" before Finebaum cut him off and moved on.

I know Kentucky has been considered a basketball state in the past. That is no longer the case, finally, and I applaud Finebaum for understanding this. Finebaum has been very complimentary of Stoops and his new class today. He also had Cal on as a guest yesterday.

SEC money is a great equalizer. UK is one of those occasional schools that can excel in both major sports. In fact, Cal may have some catching up to do now.

 

[Rembrandt90]

How is Goodwin not a 5 star (in spite of the fact that he is ranked 30th overall and rated a solid 6? Seems to be a little askew

As Roman Harper said earlier today, "it's not about how you got here, it's about what you do while you are here".

 

[Caveman Catfan]

Nice call by Rock. He held strong to his conviction. Well done!

 

[Mark80]

Let's take an accounting as of 5:30.

Alex Afari - UK
Ja'Kobi Albert - flipped to UK
Jordan Anthony - UK
Grant Bingham - UK
Barion Brown - UK
Tomiwa Durojaiye - UK
Tyreese Fearbry - UK
Kiyaunta Goodwin - UK
Nikolas Hall - UK
Quentel Jones - UK
Josh Kattus - UK
Dane Key - UK
DeCarlos Nicholson - flipped to MS St
Elijah Reed - UK
Jackson Smith - UK
Andre Stewart - UK
Destin Wade - UK
Keaton Wade - UK
Deone Walker - UK
Brandon White - UK

UK might or might not still be recruiting other unsigned players-
Jackson Brown, OL, Danville, CA
Jalen Farmer, OL, Covington, GA
Zahquan Frazier, DB, Cedartown, GA
Davison Igbinosun, DB, Union, NJ
Ahmad Moten, DL, Ft Lauderdale, FL
Jawaun Northington, ATH, Louisville, KY
Mason Thomas, LB, Ft Lauderdale, FL

They are still recruiting until Feb on db from NJ, OL from Cal, LB from FL

 

[yoshukai]

Nice call by Rock. He held strong to his conviction. Well done!

Where the heck is he today anyway.

 

[K_TIME]

Lot of programs are going to regret not even considering Mark Stoops. So glad he's our coach. UK football is more exciting than basketball at this point.

You ain't kidding.

I guess LSU getting Brian Kelly is reasonable enough and Venables going back to Oklahoma is fine as well. But Billy Napier at Florida is goofy.

 

[Girthang]

They are still recruiting until Feb on db from NJ, OL from Cal, LB from FL

And

Jalen Farmer, OL, Covington, GA
Ahmad Moten, DL, Ft Lauderdale, FL
Jawaun Northington, ATH, Louisville, KY

 

[BigBlueManSouthCentralKY]

Frazier is a big get in a position of need.

Yes, a 6-3 guy that suppose to run a 4.5. Afari seems to be the next Edwards/Corder type at safety. With Stewart and Reed signed would be nice to get one more good experienced corner.

 

[THE_OAK]

Yes, a 6-3 guy that suppose to run a 4.5. Afari seems to be the next Edwards/Corder type at safety. With Stewart and Reed signed would be nice to get one more good experienced corner.

I'm hoping we bring someone in from the portal to fill that spot. I like what we brought in today for the future of the position, but we need a plug and play CB for this coming season.

 

[BigBlueManSouthCentralKY]

I'm hoping we bring someone in from the portal to fill that spot. I like what we brought in today for the future of the position, but we need a plug and play CB for this coming season.

Are we still recruiting Igbinosun?

 

[THE_OAK]

Are we still recruiting Igbinosun?

We are, I think he's waiting for NSD to sign. We are currently in his top 4 with the Vols, Ole Miss, and Rutgers.

 

[Mark80]

Are we still recruiting Igbinosun?

Yes

 

[Mark80]

I'm hoping we bring someone in from the portal to fill that spot. I like what we brought in today for the future of the position, but we need a plug and play CB for this coming season.

Looking at the portal the real good ones are gone maybe after the bowls and spring

 

[THE_OAK]

Looking at the portal the real good ones are gone maybe after the bowls and spring

More than likely that's what will happen. A lot will know after bowl practices where they stand but some will hang around till spring. I would just like to get one before spring camp begins.

 

[Canned Heat]

Well well well, what a day yesterday was. Kentucky is sitting at #10 on rivals and #11 on 247 in team rankings (4th in the SEC). This class is one of the highest rated classes UK has EVER had. UK continues to build a very strong foundation to be able to relevant in the SEC for many years to come.

Transfers:
Tashawn Manning, DL, Auburn (247 - 3* as a transfer and as a high school recruit)
Tayvion Robinson, WR, Virginia Tech (247 - 3* as a transfer, 4* High School)

High School:
Barrion Brown, WR, Nashville TN (4* Rivals, 4* 247, 4* On3)
Kiyaunta Goodwin, OL, Charlestown, IN (4* Rivals, 5* 247, 4* Espn, 5* On3)
Deone Walker, DL, Detroit, MI (4* Rivals, 4* 247)
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)
Zah Frazier, DB, Coffeyville, KS JUCO (4* Rivals, 3* 247)
Ja'Kobi Albert, ATH, Fairfield, AL (4* Rivals, 3* 247, 4* On3)
Andre Stewart, DB, Kennesaw, GA (high 3* Rivals, 4* Espn)
Jordan Anthony, slot WR, Tylertown, MS (high 3* Rivals, 4* Espn, 4* On3)
Quintel Jones, DL, Peach County, GA (3* rivals, 3* 247)
Tomiwa Durojaiye, DL, Middletown DE
Nikolas Hall, OL, Austin, TX (high ranked 3* Espn, 4* On3)
Elijah Reed, CB, Lville, Ky (2* Rivals, 3* 247, 3* 247 Composite)
Josh Kattus, TE, Cincinnati, OH
Brandon White, slot WR, Cincinnati, OH
Jackson Smith, K, Danville, KY

Rivals Team Recruiting Rank - 10th (11 4*, 8 3*)
247 Rank - 11th (1 5*, 8 4*, 10 3*)
On3 - 12th (1 5*, 11 4*, 7 3*)

We have a total of 14 players who are ranked 4* or higher including all recruiting services)

Looking at averages per service, I expect our class to settle around the 13-15th position by the true end of the recruiting cycle. But due to the transfers not counting in these rankings, I expect our class to be a top ten impact for UK. In other words, if they included the transfers, our class would be top 10. Stoops and company killed it last year in the portal market, and I have a belief that UK will do that again.

 

[Bereacat420]

Has Goodwin signed? Someone posted that he isn't on the UK athletics list of signees. Also 247 still has him on the committed list instead of signed.

 

[ryanbruner]

@Rock_Cat78 Just looking through the 2023 class it seems like one of the more unpredictable classes I can remember. Normally at this point I have a feel for who we will be in on and the main players of the class but as of now I can't really figure out who will be our biggest targets. Was wondering if you feel the same way?

 

[sieken]

Has Goodwin signed? Someone posted that he isn't on the UK athletics list of signees. Also 247 still has him on the committed list instead of signed.

Rivals has him as signed. I'm not sure how official that is.

 

[sieken]

He's still not on the website so evidently they don't have his LOI yet

 

[sieken]

Kiyaunta Goodwin keeps his commitment but as of now still has not signed with Cats

Kiyaunta Goodwin was all smiles after committing to UK in April but admitted Wednesday signing with UK over Michigan State was a hard decision. (Vicky Graff Photo)Never doubt Vince Marrow. Five-star offensive lineman Kiyaunta Goodwin of Charlestown,

www.yoursportsedge.com

 

[Rembrandt90]

Up to now, a popular knock on Mark Stoops has been that his recruiting classes are better than previous UK classes but still near the bottom of the SEC. That is no longer true. This morning, Stoops' 2022 class is ranked #4 in the SEC behind TX A&M, AL, and GA. Our coaches are still trying to add.

 

[Girthang]

It's official for Goodwin.

Coach just commented

 

[Rock_Cat78]

@Rock_Cat78 Just looking through the 2023 class it seems like one of the more unpredictable classes I can remember. Normally at this point I have a feel for who we will be in on and the main players of the class but as of now I can't really figure out who will be our biggest targets. Was wondering if you feel the same way?

Should be a heavy year for in-state guys. Kentucky will host a couple of Junior Days in Jan/Feb that will coincide with home basketball games (Tennessee on Jan 15th should be one) and that will tell quite a bit more on who some of the top targets could be.

 

[TuckyFB]

2022 isn't over yet. We can still sign a couple more in Feb and add a couple more through the transfer portal.

 

[Madcat62]

2022 isn't over yet. We can still sign a couple more in Feb and add a couple more through the transfer portal.

dam skippy we can

 

[TuckyFB]

dam skippy we can

From the Recruiting GodFather himself aka @Rock_Cat78

 

[vhcat70]

From the Recruiting GodFather himself aka @Rock_Cat78

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30 total? Seems unreal.

 

[Rock_Cat78]

30 total? Seems unreal.

Going to become the norm with the way the portal rules work.

 

[TuckyFB]

I think 2 we might add in Feb are R Mason Thomas and Davison Igbinosun

 

[TuckyFB]

I don't know what we'll get the portal obviously, but I hope we go after an edge rusher. I was hoping Bogle would be our guy but he bought into the Mich St hype.

 

[March 22]

Some props:

https://www.on3.com/news/on3-expert...d-biggest-surprises-in-2022-recruiting-cycle/