MOCK CLASS (UPDATED)
OT Jedrick Wills
DE Jordan Wright
DE Joshua Paschal
DT Craig Evans (JUCO)
ATH Lynn Bowden
WR Danny Davis
** Note: I would imagine Kentucky will sign two offensive linemen and they may add another running back if there's another departure, but only if there's another departure (not decided yet). **
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I've heard that there is renewed optimism when it comes to five-star offensive tackle Jedrick Wills, and those close to the Kentucky program believe they are the most likely landing spot for the Lexington (Ky.) Lafayette offensive tackle.
Earlier I had been saying I thought UK had a chance with JUCO defensive back Jhavonte Dean, who is committed to Alabama. I can't rule out the possibility but it seems like more recently I haven't heard as much about that. At one point there was some question as to whether Dean would be able to enroll early at Alabama. Based on what I've heard more recently it seems like Dean will indeed be enrolling early at Alabama. That has probably made him a more attractive player to their coaching staff.
I do think Jordon Carty (offensive tackle from South Broward in Florida) is a possibility for Kentucky. At one point he was really looking at South Carolina, NC State and some others, but his recruitment has been shrouded in mystery for a while. Kentucky offered him more recently and he is set to visit on November 19. I spoke with someone (not close to UK) who said he's moved around to some different high schools and as of the summer there were some questions about his academic standing. Not sure exactly where that stands.
2019 Louisville defensive end Shawnkel Knight-Goff has a long way to go in his recruitment but I do believe Kentucky's going to be a player. He enjoyed his trip to Kentucky for a camp early in the summer. I saw him there and he's an impressive young guy. I don't think it's open-shut and Kentucky's going to have a lot of competition, but I think he will be open to the Cats. He told me that he wanted to go to UK-UGA but I don't believe he made it.
2018 PLAYERS KENTUCKY COULD LAND
Just some of the players Kentucky is running strong with in the 2018 class. Note: This does not mean I believe UK is the favorite for these players. Just that
QB Jarren Williams (commit)
WR Bryce Oliver
TE Leonard Taylor (Rivals250)
TE Anthony Lewis, Jr.
OL Jerome Carvin
DT Tyler Bentley (Lakota West)
DT Davoan Hawkins (teammate of Joshua Ali)
DT Jordan Redmond
DE Dennis Briggs
DL Alex Reigelsperger
DL Tyreke Smith (Dorian Baker's old school)
DL D'Andre Litaker (Rivals250)
DL Tyler Baylor (Joshua Paschal's teammate)
DL Malik Vann
DL Spencer Anderson
LB Chris Oats
LB Justice Dingle
LB Antwuan Johnson
LB Cameron Hoelscher
CB Jairus Brents
ATH Joseph Scates (Rivals250)
ATH Andrew Cunningham
ATH Rondale Moore
ATH Jaylan Franklin
ATH L'Christian Smith (Rivals100)
ATH Shocky Jacques-Louis
OT Jedrick Wills
DE Jordan Wright
DE Joshua Paschal
DT Craig Evans (JUCO)
ATH Lynn Bowden
WR Danny Davis
** Note: I would imagine Kentucky will sign two offensive linemen and they may add another running back if there's another departure, but only if there's another departure (not decided yet). **
MORE
I've heard that there is renewed optimism when it comes to five-star offensive tackle Jedrick Wills, and those close to the Kentucky program believe they are the most likely landing spot for the Lexington (Ky.) Lafayette offensive tackle.
Earlier I had been saying I thought UK had a chance with JUCO defensive back Jhavonte Dean, who is committed to Alabama. I can't rule out the possibility but it seems like more recently I haven't heard as much about that. At one point there was some question as to whether Dean would be able to enroll early at Alabama. Based on what I've heard more recently it seems like Dean will indeed be enrolling early at Alabama. That has probably made him a more attractive player to their coaching staff.
I do think Jordon Carty (offensive tackle from South Broward in Florida) is a possibility for Kentucky. At one point he was really looking at South Carolina, NC State and some others, but his recruitment has been shrouded in mystery for a while. Kentucky offered him more recently and he is set to visit on November 19. I spoke with someone (not close to UK) who said he's moved around to some different high schools and as of the summer there were some questions about his academic standing. Not sure exactly where that stands.
2019 Louisville defensive end Shawnkel Knight-Goff has a long way to go in his recruitment but I do believe Kentucky's going to be a player. He enjoyed his trip to Kentucky for a camp early in the summer. I saw him there and he's an impressive young guy. I don't think it's open-shut and Kentucky's going to have a lot of competition, but I think he will be open to the Cats. He told me that he wanted to go to UK-UGA but I don't believe he made it.
2018 PLAYERS KENTUCKY COULD LAND
Just some of the players Kentucky is running strong with in the 2018 class. Note: This does not mean I believe UK is the favorite for these players. Just that
QB Jarren Williams (commit)
WR Bryce Oliver
TE Leonard Taylor (Rivals250)
TE Anthony Lewis, Jr.
OL Jerome Carvin
DT Tyler Bentley (Lakota West)
DT Davoan Hawkins (teammate of Joshua Ali)
DT Jordan Redmond
DE Dennis Briggs
DL Alex Reigelsperger
DL Tyreke Smith (Dorian Baker's old school)
DL D'Andre Litaker (Rivals250)
DL Tyler Baylor (Joshua Paschal's teammate)
DL Malik Vann
DL Spencer Anderson
LB Chris Oats
LB Justice Dingle
LB Antwuan Johnson
LB Cameron Hoelscher
CB Jairus Brents
ATH Joseph Scates (Rivals250)
ATH Andrew Cunningham
ATH Rondale Moore
ATH Jaylan Franklin
ATH L'Christian Smith (Rivals100)
ATH Shocky Jacques-Louis
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