As many already know, 2023 RB prospect Kaden Moorman from Frankfort just committed to UK. Moorman also holds an offer from WI, Coach Settle's former employer. Rated the #4 player in KY in 2023.
Moorman is listed at 5'10" 205#. By the time he gets into a game at UK, he might weigh 210-215# because of UK's development program. I am not suggesting any direct comparisons, but that would put Moorman on a physical trajectory to be similar to Snell and Rodriguez in terms of size and muscle. I have not yet had a chance to see Morrman play in a hs game. From what I can tell at this point, Moorman looks like a legitimate SEC RB prospect.
UK's current 2023 commitments-
Ty Bryant, DB, Lexington, KY
Kaden Moorman, RB, Frankfort, KY
I would like to take a look now at some other 2023 UK targets.
Coach Stoops has said he wants the best home state talent. So here are some instate 2023 UK targets-
Trevon Alexander, OL, Ratcliff- Huge body. Plays for a hs program that has become a UK pipeline. Needs to reshape his body, but has good strength, long arms, and a Power 5 type of frame. Probably a college RG. May or may not be a take.
Micah Carter, DL, Louisville- UK is his only SEC offer, but that might change in the next several months. In Stoops' 3-4 defense, Carter would be developed as a DT with the possibility of moving outside to DE. He would be a take. I think Carter will eventually choose between UK and UL, with UK perhaps more likely. Sometimes things change once the big offers start coming. But Coach Marrow has done a good job of recruiting him, and UK's defense is having a great season.
Saadiq Clements, DL, Henderson- UK is his only current SEC offer. UL and IU have also offered. Big body, but would need some development before playing Power 5 football. Probably a DT. May or may not be a take.
Cristian Conyer, ATH, Bowling Green- Rated the #2 hs player in KY in 2023. Already holds 6 Power 5 offers (plus Cincinnati). Has 3 SEC offers. Probably a college safety but could get a look as a receiver. Definitely a take, and is UK's to lose at this point.
Thomas Howard, ATH, Lexington- A hs TE who might fit as an edge LB in college but would require development. UK is his only current Power 5 offer. I doubt he is a take, but he is a Frederick Douglass hs product.
Jacob Jones, QB, Nicholasville- UK is his only Power 5 offer. The 2021 hs season could improve his offer list. I doubt he is a take as a QB.
Dakota Patterson, ATH, Corbin- Rated as the #3 hs prospect in KY in 2023. Currently holds six Power 5 offers although UK is his only SEC offer. I might be wrong but I don't think he has all the athletic tools necessary to be a WR in the SEC. Probably projects as a safety or Will LB. Might be a take but not a given.
William Spencer, DL, Louisville- Rated the #1 hs player in KY in 2023. Already holds four Power 5 offers, but UK is his only current SEC offer. Probably projects as a college DT or NT. He is a take. This may come down to a UK vs. UL battle.
Malachi Wood, OL, Richmond- Huge body with long arms. Projects as a college OT. Holds two Power 5 scholarship offers, UK and WV. If UK wants him, he will be a Wildcat.
Tommy Ziesmer, LB, Danville- Holds five Power 5 offers including two SEC offers. Has a textbook Mike LB body type. If UK wants him, he will probably be a Wildcat.
Some out of state UK targets. Not a complete list-
Ethan Crawford, QB, Tuscaloosa, AL- Currently holds at least four Power 5 scholarship offers including two SEC offers.
Ethan Crisp, LB, Mt. Juliet, TN- Holds at least seven current SEC offers.
Joseph Crocker, OL, Nashville, TN- Holding at least five SEC offers.
Chris Culliver, WR, Maiden, NC- Holding at least three current SEC scholarship offers.
Jmaury Davis, RB/WR, Clarendon, TX- UK is his only current SEC scholarship offer.
Trevor Duncan, DL, Knoxville, TN- Holding at least three current SEC scholarship offers.
Cameron Edge, QB, Smyrna, DE- Holds fourteen Power 5 scholarship offers including three SEC offers.
Bo Edmundson, QB, Austin, TX- Being personally recruited by Coach Coen. Holds at least eleven Power 5 scholarship offers although UK is currently his only SEC offer.
Malik Elzy, WR, Chicago IL- Already holds at least thirteen Power 5 scholarship offers including four SEC offers.
Willin Formby, OL, Tuscaloosa, AL- Holding at least three current SEC scholarship offers.
Grant Godfrey, LB, Suwanee, GA- Holds at least nine Power 5 offers including three SEC offers.
Adrian Griffin, DL, Fairfield, AL- Holds at least four current Power 5 offers including two SEC offers. Might be leaning toward UK.
Dylan Gooden, LB, Olney, MD- Holds at least fifteen Power 5 scholarship offers including four SEC offers.
Kendrick Gilbert, DL, Indianapolis, IN- Holds at least twelve Power 5 scholarship offers including two SEC offers.
Brock Glenn, QB, Memphis, TN- Holds at least two current SEC offers.
Malik Hartford, ATH, West Chester, OH- Holds at least six current Power 5 offers including two SEC offers.
James Heard, LB, Voorhees, NJ- Holding at least nine Power 5 offers including two SEC offers.
Jamaal Jarrett, DL, Greensboro, NC- Holding at least eleven Power 5 offers including four SEC offers.
Raheim Jeter, QB, Duncan, SC- Holding at least four current SEC scholarship offers.
Colbey Lamberth, QB, Dickson, TN- Currently holds at least two SEC scholarship offers.
Vysen Lang, OL, Pike Road, AL- Holds at least six SEC offers.
Tanner LeMaster, TE, Washington Court House, OH- Holds at least six current Power 5 offers including three SEC offers.
Jamond Mathis, LB, St. Charles, MO- Holds at least three Power 5 offers.
Xzavier McLeod, DL, Camden, SC- Has already received five SEC offers and has visited Lexington unofficially.
Lebbeus Overton, DL, Alpharetta, GA- Rated as one of the nation's top hs prospects in 2023. Being recruited by virtually every consequential college program and already holds at least 10 SEC offers. Has visited Lexington unofficially and might become a realistic UK target.
Adarius Redmond, WR, Powell, TN- Already holds at least eight SEC offers.
Nathan Robinson, DL, Greenbriar, TN- Holds at least three SEC scholarship offers.
Ta'Mere Robinson, LB, Pittsburgh, PA- Already holds twelve Power 5 offers.
Sincere Safeeullah, DB, Hollsboro, TN- Holds at least two SEC offers.
Ryne Shakelford, WR, Lagrange, OH- Currently holds at least two Power 5 offers.
Cole Surber, OL, Nokesville, VA- Holds at least five Power 5 offers including two SEC offers.
Shawn Thigpen, WR, Springfield, OH- UK is his only current SEC offer.
Antonio Tripp, OL, Owings Mill, MD- Holds at least fourteen Power 5 scholarship offers including four SEC offers.
Lance Williams OL, Alcoa, TN- Product of the same hs program that produced Randall Cobb. Holds at least two SEC offers.
Jaden Yates, LB, Columbus, OH- UK is his only current SEC offer.