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State of 2023 Recruiting

Moorman gets a Crystal Ball pick for UK with a high 7 confidence by Josh Edwards.
That's a total of Five CB's for Moorman to UK.
We find out Friday!!!

Rumors floating that another 2023 Prospect wants to commit as well...
 
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Committments:

Ty Bryant, ATH, Frederick Douglass KY (1 CB - 8) (legacy recruit)

Prospects:

Kaden Moorman, RB, Frankfort, Ky (Announcing Friday 10/8, Looking GREAT for UK)

Nathan Robinson, DL, Greenbrier, TN (Visited for Florida Game, trending)
Adrian Griffin, DL, Fairfield, AL (KY early favorite) (CB-8 by Josh Edwards)
William Spencer, IOL, Male, Ky (1 CB - 7)
Christian Conyer, ATH, South Warren, Ky (priority)
Trevon Alexander, OT North Hardin, 6'6 - 340
Malachi Wood, OT Madison Central, 6'8- 300 (1 CB - 7)
Micah Carter DE St X (1 CB -7)
Saadiq Clements Henderson Co
Dakota Patterson , Ath. Corbin Ky

Thomas Howard, ATH. Frederick Douglass Ky
Jacob Jones, QB/ATH, West Jessamine, Ky
Isaiah Kenny, ATH, Frederick Douglass Ky
Tommy Ziesmer, Edge, Boyle County, Ky
Oryend Fisher, DE, Georgetown, KY
TJ Horton CB Frederick Douglass KY
Jeremiah Collins, DB, Louisville Male, KY
Shawn Thigpen, WR, Springfield OH
Hunter Osborne, SDE, Trussville, AL
Lance Williams, OG, Alcoa, TN
Joe Crocker, OL, Franklin TN
Aaron Gates, ATH, Sharpsburg, GA
Christopher Vizzina, QB (dual), Birmingham, AL (Liam directly recruiting)
Brock Glenn, QB, Memphis TN
Ethan Crisp, LB, Mount Juliet, TN
Ayden Bussell, OT Mount Juliet, TN
Jayden Davis, S, Suwanee, GA
Ryan Damron, QB, Paris, TN
Trevor Carter, ATH, Ironton, OH
AJ Salley OT Miamisburg. OH
Stantavious Smith, DE, Albany, GA
Tyler Jefferson, QB, Fort White, FL
Trevor Duncan, DE, Knoxville, TN
Anthony Brown, WR, Springfield, OH
Jamaal Jarrett, OG, Greensboro, NC
Jahreece Lynch, ATH, Mount Airy, NC
Jmaury Davis, WR, Clarendon, TX
Allen Mitchell, APB, St. Louis, MO
Tyler Gant, SDE, St. Louis, MO
AJ Hoffler, SDE, College Park, GA
Jabari Mitchell, OLB, Reynoldsburg, OH
Keith Sampson, DT, New Bern, NC
Donovan Walker, WR, ALiquippa, PA
Kevin Concepcion, WR, Charlotte, NC
Bryce Lovett, OT, Rockledge, FL
Tanner Lemaster, TE, Washington, OH
Daiquan White, CB, College Park, GA

2024 Notables
Jacob Smith Edge Windsor, CT (1 CB - 7)
Jerod Smith DL Windsor, CT (1 CB - 7)
Hayes Johnson, OL, Campbellsville, KY
 
Why’s that?
Well, I'd like to see him in person, but he just doesn't seem athletic/explosive/quick enough to play receiver in the SEC. Kentucky offered him very early in his high school career and he seems like one of those guys who just hasn't progressed really since then. I'd like to see him add some weight and try LB, if he has the mindset for it. Not all kids do though.
 
is it possible UK could have 2023 state of kentucky recruits locked up by spring
 
Committments:

Ty Bryant, ATH, Frederick Douglass KY (1 CB - 8) (legacy recruit)
Kaden Moorman, RB, Frankfort, Ky (Announced UK 10/8/2021)

PROSPECTS:

Nathan Robinson, DL, Greenbrier, TN (Visited for Florida Game, trending)
Adrian Griffin, DL, Fairfield, AL (KY early favorite) (CB-8 by Josh Edwards)
William Spencer, IOL, Male, Ky (1 CB - 7)
Christian Conyer, ATH, South Warren, Ky (priority)
Trevon Alexander, OT North Hardin, 6'6 - 340
Malachi Wood, OT Madison Central, 6'8- 300 (1 CB - 7)
Micah Carter DE St X (1 CB -7)
Saadiq Clements Henderson Co
Dakota Patterson , Ath. Corbin Ky

Thomas Howard, ATH. Frederick Douglass Ky
Jacob Jones, QB/ATH, West Jessamine, Ky
Isaiah Kenny, ATH, Frederick Douglass Ky
Tommy Ziesmer, Edge, Boyle County, Ky
Oryend Fisher, DE, Georgetown, KY
TJ Horton CB Frederick Douglass KY
Jeremiah Collins, DB, Louisville Male, KY
Shawn Thigpen, WR, Springfield OH
Hunter Osborne, SDE, Trussville, AL
Lance Williams, OG, Alcoa, TN
Joe Crocker, OL, Franklin TN
Aaron Gates, ATH, Sharpsburg, GA
Christopher Vizzina, QB (dual), Birmingham, AL (Liam directly recruiting)
Brock Glenn, QB, Memphis TN
Ethan Crisp, LB, Mount Juliet, TN
Ayden Bussell, OT Mount Juliet, TN
Jayden Davis, S, Suwanee, GA
Ryan Damron, QB, Paris, TN
Trevor Carter, ATH, Ironton, OH
AJ Salley OT Miamisburg. OH
Stantavious Smith, DE, Albany, GA
Tyler Jefferson, QB, Fort White, FL
Trevor Duncan, DE, Knoxville, TN
Anthony Brown, WR, Springfield, OH
Jamaal Jarrett, OG, Greensboro, NC
Jahreece Lynch, ATH, Mount Airy, NC
Jmaury Davis, WR, Clarendon, TX
Allen Mitchell, APB, St. Louis, MO
Tyler Gant, SDE, St. Louis, MO
AJ Hoffler, SDE, College Park, GA
Jabari Mitchell, OLB, Reynoldsburg, OH
Keith Sampson, DT, New Bern, NC
Donovan Walker, WR, ALiquippa, PA
Kevin Concepcion, WR, Charlotte, NC
Bryce Lovett, OT, Rockledge, FL
Tanner Lemaster, TE, Washington, OH
Daiquan White, CB, College Park, GA

2024 Notables
Jacob Smith Edge Windsor, CT (1 CB - 7)
Jerod Smith DL Windsor, CT (1 CB - 7)
Hayes Johnson, OL, Campbellsville, KY
 
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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.
 
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.

don't see u6 as a battle
 
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.

don't see u6 as a battle
He was visiting there yesterday. I agree I don't see how he would choose to go there but it is his home town so you never know
 
Alot of those Louisville kids and their families are UL fans.

But we've pulled alot of those types from there over the years. I bet

some of the Louisville guys on our roster grew up as UL fans as well.

Vince Marrow is a hard man to turn down.
 
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Goodwin still visiting Ohio St, Mich St, etc still doesn't make me feel good but big boy recruiting isn't suppose to make you feel at ease lol
Even before he committed here, it was said that while he would still likely take other visits, he would be signing with Kentucky regardless. I still believe this to be true and would be shocked if he ended up elsewhere, especially with the season UK is having.
 
So when do we start seeing top 10 recruiting classes? We beat LSU and Florida. I would like five 5⭐ recruits now, please.

Patience was never my strong suit. 😂

Great lists in this thread. Hopefully we can really seal the deal on some of these guys and hit the portal hard.
 
Can you bring us up to speed in this?
I'm afraid I don't get it. What/where is Aspirations Gym?
Gym in Louisville where the trainer has become close to Marrow and UK. Some of the guys that go or have went there for training include Wan'Dale Robinson, Carrington Valentine, Dare Rosenthal and Kiyaunta Goodwin just to name a few. It has developed into a very good connection for Kentucky.
 
Gym in Louisville where the trainer has become close to Marrow and UK. Some of the guys that go or have went there for training include Wan'Dale Robinson, Carrington Valentine, Dare Rosenthal and Kiyaunta Goodwin just to name a few. It has developed into a very good connection for Kentucky.
Thanks Rock-cat!.
I looked it up, but i really appreciate you bringing me up to speed!
 
DTs, DTs, DTs....where are the DTs? Makes me wonder if UK's planning to hit the portal for them.
Don’t know what position they project , but I personally heard coach Stewart say that he thought the Saunders kid and the Dinkins kid would be as good or better as anyone we have playing Dline this year . I’m thinking they are true freshmen so it sounds like we have some guys already here. I realize we need more though .
 
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Don’t know what position they project , but I personally heard coach Stewart say that he thought the Saunders kid and the Dinkins kid would be as good or better as anyone we have playing Dline this year . I’m thinking they are true freshmen so it sounds like we have some guys already here. I realize we need more though .
Yes, both are true freshmen. Right now they're a little on the light side, 280 or so, but another year in the S/C program will do wonders for them. Saunders is getting PT, Dinkins is said to be 6'7" now.
 
So when do we start seeing top 10 recruiting classes? We beat LSU and Florida. I would like five 5⭐ recruits now, please.

Patience was never my strong suit. 😂

Great lists in this thread. Hopefully we can really seal the deal on some of these guys and hit the portal hard.
Maybe 4 and 5 star players aren’t really that good I think I will leave the recruiting to Stoops and Vince Marrow
 
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