Two Kentucky Football Targets Commit Elsewhere

The Kentucky football recruiting big board lost a few names on Wednesday. One move was expected, while the Cats may play the long game for another coveted prospect.

After suffering a rash of injuries in spring practice, Kentucky sought out reinforcements for the defensive line. Mark Stoops’ staff kicked the tires on a few transfer portal players and hosted two for official visits, Rutgers’ Rene Konga and Grand Valley State’s Jay’viar Suggs. The former landed at Louisville and on Wednesday night the latter announced a commitment to LSU.

Suggs received almost 40 Division I offers after he entered the transfer portal with two years of eligibility remaining. During his first week of visits to Arkansas and Florida State, he made a pitstop in Lexington. Kentucky was one of two or three in the mix until LSU threw a wrinkle in his recruitment at an ironic time.

Remember when Brian Kelly said LSU wasn’t in the business of paying players? They were struggling to land defensive linemen and he used NIL as a scapegoat. Well, on the same day that clip went viral, LSU offered Suggs a scholarship. Kentucky was looking for reinforcements and LSU was a little more desperate, ensuring Suggs received an offer he could not refuse.

Reading the tea leaves, Kentucky was interested in adding a player, but not too desperate, leading me to believe the injury situation isn’t that dire on the defensive line entering the season.

Kentucky Misses on 4-Star Receiver

Kentucky already has one four-star wide receiver committed with Cincinnati’s Quintin Simmons, but earlier this spring it looked like Daikiel Shorts was on the verge of logging his first recruiting win. Penn State was a frequent host for New Jersey native Cameron Miller, but the Wildcats were in a good spot with the four-star talent and secured a date for a summer official visit. That visit may be off the books.

Luke Fickell made a serious push and on Wednesday night Miller announced his commitment to Wisconsin. Phil Longo’s aerial attack did not take flight in year one with the Badgers, but Miller is buying their sales pitch. We’ll see if that sticks throughout the season. Shorts has time to change the athlete’s mind. It’s a long way from signing day.

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