On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine: Kentucky trending for Avery Stuart
Florida State was previously the favorite for four-star safety Avery Stuart of Montgomery (Ala.) Alabama Christian Academy. However, Stuart may be headed to Kentucky after a pair of expert predictions for the Wildcats.
According to the On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine, Kentucky has a 74.5 percent chance of landing Stuart, who is announcing his commitment on July 6. Florida State follows the Wildcats at 23.3 percent. Both the Seminoles and Kentucky are part of Stuart’s top three, along with Auburn.
Stuart, the No. 222 prospect in the 2023 On3 Consensus, took official visits to Kentucky and Florida State on June 8 and June 24, respectively.
“I got a chance to visit Kentucky and was surprised that they have all that in Kentucky,” Stuart told On3. “(Safeties) Coach (Frank Buffano) always keeps in contact with me. The players love their coaches just as much as the coaches love their players.”
He is rated as the No. 18 safety and the No. 18 player in Alabama in the On3 Consensus, a complete and equally weighted industry-generated average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies
If Stuart commits to the Wildcats, he would be the second-highest rated prospect in Kentucky’s 2023 class behind four-star wide receiver Shamar Porter (No. 194) of Nashville Ensworth.
The Wildcats’ most recent commitment came from three-star running back Khalifa Keith of Birmingham (Ala.) Parker on July 4.
Avery Stuart On3 Scouting Summary
The following is the On3 Scouting Summary for Avery Stuart:
“Two-way starter at wide receiver and defensive back who makes plays on both sides of the ball. Not afraid to play with some physicality. Shows long speed and burst at receiver on go routes and as a safety when ranging from sideline to sideline. Willing tackler that loves to come downhill and strike ball carriers. Tough football player who plays with a mean streak. Shows vertical ability and explosiveness on the hardwood as a starter for the basketball team. Does not have the most natural hands, but can still go up and high point the football. The ball skills are good enough to serve as a positive as a defensive back. The physicality shines on tape as well as his overall athleticism. The physical tools are all there in order for him to make an immediate impact at the next level. Will need some time refining his game as a pure defensive back, but should be a seamless transition to the collegiate game. Does not play top competition in the private school ranks in Alabama.”