Nothing the staff is doing is reducing the obvious excitement surrounding Kentucky football. Top recruits are still coming to visit. Unprecedented numbers of 4-star and 5-star prospects are scheduling trips to Lexington. Getting them on campus is at least a step in the right direction, even though it doesn’t guarantee they will sign here. It demonstrates the meaning of the words. When it comes to recruitment, Will Stein is serious.
And you should be thrilled as a Kentucky supporter. The sheer volume of outstanding talent discussing Kentucky as a potential destination hasn’t been seen in a while. As we mentioned earlier, Stein went on a recruiting frenzy after being hired, and now those offers are becoming visits.
Kentucky football securing talented prospects in shocking volume
Let’s take a look at the offensive side of the ball first:
Quarterback
Israel Abrams, 4-star
Andre Adams, 4-star
Running back
Asa Barnes, 4-star
Mason Ball, Unranked
Wide receiver
Iveon Lewis, 4-star
Aden Starling, 3-star
Brody Knowles, 3-star
Braylon Lane, Unranked
Offensive line
Li’Marcus Jones, 4-star
Jatori Williams, 4-star
Lual Aleu, 3-star
Terrance Warren III, 3-star
Brady Hull, 3-star (committed)
Ian Walker, 3-star
Terrance Warren III, 3-star
And let’s not forget about the defensive side of the ball.
Defensive line
Mekai Brown, 4-star
Ezekiel Ayangbile, 4-star
Carter Blattner, 3-star
Corner
Dre Otey, 3-star
Miguel Wilson, Unranked
Safety
Tristan Hughes, 4-star
Brooklyn Maxey, Unranked
These numbers will only increase as the visitation season approaches. The most crucial lesson to be learned from this is that, in terms of recruiting, Kentucky is not letting anyone else take precedence. This staff will go fetch someone on campus if they have faith in them. It remains to be seen if they can sell that idea, but for now, it appears promising.
Be excited since it’s a part of the excitement of a new era and something you couldn’t say in the previous few years.
