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State of 2026 Recruiting
- Thread starter Rembrandt90
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I am a Milwaukee Braves fan. Saw the Braves at County Stadium when Hank Aaron was a young player with Eddie Matthews, Warren Spahn, Lew Burdette, etc. Grandparents lived in a small town about 20 miles from the stadium. Quitr a thrill for a little boy growing up in the fifties.
Is it too early to panic concerning the '26 class. One commitment and after the first weekend in June, several targets committing elsewhere and we didn't register any verbals. I love the way our staff closes in the fall, but I'm worried right now. We need some positive news that will hopefully create some momentum for this upcoming class.
WAY too early for that. It isn't a concern at all. The OVs are just getting started. No team gets every player they offer.
And we just received our second verbal commitment for this class today. WR Davis McCray from Texas is now on board, hopefully this builds momentum for a big weekend ahead.
2026 UK class-
Davis McCray, WR, San Antonio, TX
Jarvis Strickland, OL, Paducah, KY
It isn't a question of momentum. We are still early in the 2026 recruiting cycle, and UK's OVs are just now getting started. There will be many UK commits in the next month, because they typically happen after players take OVs. But there will also be UK commits during the summer and fall.
We won't know who is actually in our class until they sign next December. Until then, suggest being patient. Some players will take their time. Some will flip. Some will be late bloomers. Spring and summer recruiting news very overrated.
Davis McCray, WR, San Antonio, TX
Jarvis Strickland, OL, Paducah, KY
It isn't a question of momentum. We are still early in the 2026 recruiting cycle, and UK's OVs are just now getting started. There will be many UK commits in the next month, because they typically happen after players take OVs. But there will also be UK commits during the summer and fall.
We won't know who is actually in our class until they sign next December. Until then, suggest being patient. Some players will take their time. Some will flip. Some will be late bloomers. Spring and summer recruiting news very overrated.
Current UK 2026 recruiting class commits-
Davis McCray, WR, San Antonio, TX
Jarvis Strickland, OL, Paducah, KY
McCray and Strickland are high ceiling prospects who fit into obvious UK roster needs. It is great to get their commitments.
Currently in Lexington for weekend OVs-
Andre Clarke, DB, Richmond, VA
Jordan Crutchfield, DB, Vero Beach, FL
Jack Fuchs, OL, Hendersonville, KY
Denairius Gray, WR, Hollywood, FL (Auburn commit)
Da'Ron Parks, OL, Sarasota, FL
Dylan Purter, DB, Tuskegee, AL (LSU commit)
Elijah Satchell, LB, Camden, NJ
June 13
Delvecchio Alston, RB, Trussville, AL
Adam Balogoun-Ali, LB, W Palm Beach, FL
JT Barlow, DB, Evergreen, AL
Darnell Collins, DB, Rome, GA (GA Tech commit)
Keymian Henderson, WR, Carthage, TX
Josiah Hope, DL, Radcliff, KY (UL commit)
Larry Miles, slotR, Orlando, FL
Max Mohring, LB, Malvern, PA
London Smith, WR, Waco, TX (Baylor commit)
Amari Thomas, RB, Blountstown, FL (FSU commit)
Brian Williams, WR, Lake Mary, FL
June 15
Asharri Charles, LB, Venice, FL
Jeffar Jean-Noel, slotR, Ft Lauderdale, FL
June 16
Benjamin Corhei, OL, Valdosta, GA
Tyler Duell, OL, W Chester, PA (Rutgers commit)
June 17
SirPaul Cheeks, RB, Richmond, VA
Ben Moseley, TE, Centre, AL
Garrett Witherington, DL, Birmingham, AL
June 20
Kosci Barnes, DB, Greensboro, NC
Dallas Dickerson, WR, Bogart, GA
Ben Duncum, DL, Austin, TX
Walt Frazier, DL, Haverford, PA
Tyreek Jemison, OL, Dallas, GA
Jaedyn Terry, DB, Manchester, GA
Updates for UK's OV schedule have been happening almost by the day, so it's likely there will be more changes. It's a good list. Some fans have sounded forlorn that some of these prospects are committed to other schools. Not to worry. Flips will happen, even if they are unpredictable.
Since a federal judge just approved a legislative plan for profit-sharing, language in that plan to increase the size of rosters will also be implemented. It is already clear that the size of SEC football rosters will be increased. Although it is not yet clear how much of an increase the SEC will approve in 2026, the federal plan calls for an eventual increase to 105 scholarships.
Lots of uncommitted high-ceiling prospects remain on UK's OV list. Soon, there will be more UK commitments. And, don't forget, there will be more important OVs in the fall. There always are. At this early point, there is no rational justification to predict a poor class so don't pay attention to the noise.
Davis McCray, WR, San Antonio, TX
Jarvis Strickland, OL, Paducah, KY
McCray and Strickland are high ceiling prospects who fit into obvious UK roster needs. It is great to get their commitments.
Currently in Lexington for weekend OVs-
Andre Clarke, DB, Richmond, VA
Jordan Crutchfield, DB, Vero Beach, FL
Jack Fuchs, OL, Hendersonville, KY
Denairius Gray, WR, Hollywood, FL (Auburn commit)
Da'Ron Parks, OL, Sarasota, FL
Dylan Purter, DB, Tuskegee, AL (LSU commit)
Elijah Satchell, LB, Camden, NJ
June 13
Delvecchio Alston, RB, Trussville, AL
Adam Balogoun-Ali, LB, W Palm Beach, FL
JT Barlow, DB, Evergreen, AL
Darnell Collins, DB, Rome, GA (GA Tech commit)
Keymian Henderson, WR, Carthage, TX
Josiah Hope, DL, Radcliff, KY (UL commit)
Larry Miles, slotR, Orlando, FL
Max Mohring, LB, Malvern, PA
London Smith, WR, Waco, TX (Baylor commit)
Amari Thomas, RB, Blountstown, FL (FSU commit)
Brian Williams, WR, Lake Mary, FL
June 15
Asharri Charles, LB, Venice, FL
Jeffar Jean-Noel, slotR, Ft Lauderdale, FL
June 16
Benjamin Corhei, OL, Valdosta, GA
Tyler Duell, OL, W Chester, PA (Rutgers commit)
June 17
SirPaul Cheeks, RB, Richmond, VA
Ben Moseley, TE, Centre, AL
Garrett Witherington, DL, Birmingham, AL
June 20
Kosci Barnes, DB, Greensboro, NC
Dallas Dickerson, WR, Bogart, GA
Ben Duncum, DL, Austin, TX
Walt Frazier, DL, Haverford, PA
Tyreek Jemison, OL, Dallas, GA
Jaedyn Terry, DB, Manchester, GA
Updates for UK's OV schedule have been happening almost by the day, so it's likely there will be more changes. It's a good list. Some fans have sounded forlorn that some of these prospects are committed to other schools. Not to worry. Flips will happen, even if they are unpredictable.
Since a federal judge just approved a legislative plan for profit-sharing, language in that plan to increase the size of rosters will also be implemented. It is already clear that the size of SEC football rosters will be increased. Although it is not yet clear how much of an increase the SEC will approve in 2026, the federal plan calls for an eventual increase to 105 scholarships.
Lots of uncommitted high-ceiling prospects remain on UK's OV list. Soon, there will be more UK commitments. And, don't forget, there will be more important OVs in the fall. There always are. At this early point, there is no rational justification to predict a poor class so don't pay attention to the noise.
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No worries.
It's been interesting to watch how this OV list has evolved. This year is a weak instate class outside of Strickland, and a fairly weak class in OH as well. To adapt, our coaches have made some offers in VA, NC, TX, and CA as well as all across the deep south. We already got McCray out of San Antonio. I'm keeping an eye on all the GA and AL prospects who are OVing.
Rembrandt your confidence is very optimistic - I sure hope you are correct. But how our class finishes in December will also depend on who the Head Coach is then. It might be Stoops and it might be someone else. Who actually controls if Stoops will be back? It's Stoops! If this team plays hard and disciplined and wins 6 games or more - he will be back if he wants to continue coaching here.
The team was actually not as bad as the record was last year. The issues I have mentioned is what derailed the team. When you look back UK should have beaten Vanderbilt. It just missed one of the biggest upsets in school history against Georgia. The Florida blow out was NOT a blowout - people forget UK was leading early in the 4th quarter at the Swamp - I was at the game and the Florida fans were concerned. We win two of those games and everyone is looking at this season totally different! At the moment the attitudes of the fans are down - the coaching staff hasn't given us anything to get excited about - and our memories are still from the Louisville game.
However, if the locker room issues continue, the team plays like it doesn't care and we have a lack of discipline then as one famous coach said when he left here - "it's time for a new voice"! I'm not optimistic - but come out and win the first 4 games or 3 of the first four and everything changes. Likely, not. But as I have said before - this team could come out 2-5 and end the season 6-6 or even 7-5 - if the coaches keep coaching and keep the team motivated - the back end of our schedule has many opportunities for wins!
Go Big Blue!
Correct about what? I haven't made any predictions. All I have done is analyze deficiencies from the 2024 season, discuss the portal class, and factually describe recruiting.
Having said that, things are never as grim as the most popular narratives on this board say they are.
Current 2026 UK recruiting class-
Prince Jean, WR, Valdosta, GA
Davis McCray, WR, San Antonio, TX
Jarvis Strickland, OL, Paducah, KY
More verbal commitments coming soon.
Prince Jean, WR, Valdosta, GA
Davis McCray, WR, San Antonio, TX
Jarvis Strickland, OL, Paducah, KY
More verbal commitments coming soon.
Wow, great analysis, where did you get it? From your ***? Just got a commit with offers from a bunch of SEC schools.
You must have your games mixed up. We were down by two touchdowns going into the 4th. In fact, UK never led, only tied at 6-6 in the second. I was at that game too, Florida fans were not concerned after halftime.
I seriously doubt that. You are overreacting, which seems to be par for the course on this board.
Current UK 2026 recruiting class-
Jordan Crutchfield, DB, Vero Beach, FL
Prince Jean, WR, Valdosta, GA
Davis McCray, WR, San Antonio, TX
Jarvis Strickland, OL, Paducah, KY
Crutchfield, a tall, athletic safety, reportedly holds at least 6 SEC scholarship offers. Crutchfield picked UK and canceled his visit to UL AFTER the Marrow news broke.
Jean, a fast receiver and track star, reportedly holds at least 6 SEC offers INCLUDING GA AND AL. After committing to UK, Jean canceled his other visits.
Davis McCray plays hs football in the notoriously competitive state of TX and reportedly holds at least 4 B12 scholarship offers plus Miami. He is a tall, athletic WR.
Jarvis Strickland is a big, long OT prospect and a former hs teammate of current UK Wildcat Martels Carter. Strickland reportedly holds at least 5 SEC offers plus MI. Scouts are saying Strickland has an NFL future and will be a multiyear Power 4 starter.
So while this board melts down, declares the Stoops era over, and calls for Mitch Barnhart's scalp, Mark Stoops now has 4 excellent commitments and is methodically building his 2026 recruiting class - without Vince Marrow! But how can this be? To read this board, we would surely think the sky is falling.
Well, it isn't. So let's see some backbone, guys.
Jordan Crutchfield, DB, Vero Beach, FL
Prince Jean, WR, Valdosta, GA
Davis McCray, WR, San Antonio, TX
Jarvis Strickland, OL, Paducah, KY
Crutchfield, a tall, athletic safety, reportedly holds at least 6 SEC scholarship offers. Crutchfield picked UK and canceled his visit to UL AFTER the Marrow news broke.
Jean, a fast receiver and track star, reportedly holds at least 6 SEC offers INCLUDING GA AND AL. After committing to UK, Jean canceled his other visits.
Davis McCray plays hs football in the notoriously competitive state of TX and reportedly holds at least 4 B12 scholarship offers plus Miami. He is a tall, athletic WR.
Jarvis Strickland is a big, long OT prospect and a former hs teammate of current UK Wildcat Martels Carter. Strickland reportedly holds at least 5 SEC offers plus MI. Scouts are saying Strickland has an NFL future and will be a multiyear Power 4 starter.
So while this board melts down, declares the Stoops era over, and calls for Mitch Barnhart's scalp, Mark Stoops now has 4 excellent commitments and is methodically building his 2026 recruiting class - without Vince Marrow! But how can this be? To read this board, we would surely think the sky is falling.
Well, it isn't. So let's see some backbone, guys.
As soon as reports of Vince Marrow taking the UL job circulated, Ratcliff, KY, DT prospect Josiah Hope decommitted from UL. Coincidence or not, Hope is now considered a Purdue lean. Some things just aren't what they seem.
I never saw Paul Revere with Ben Franklin but I did catch him years later with the Raiders.
@Rembrandt90 come on back. I don't want the Recruiting threads to die.
Add me to the list that hopes @Rembrandt90 can find his way here.
It was quite the ordeal for me to finally get in.
It was quite the ordeal for me to finally get in.
Big "O" RB Evan Hampton flips from the Ville to Vandy...wow...talk about taking a hit education-wise...LOL!!!