4-star DL Kendrick Gilbert flips to Kentucky from Purdue

Indianapolis (Ind.) Cathedral four-star defensive lineman Kendrick Gilbert has flipped his commitment from Purdue to Kentucky.

Gilbert had been committed to Purdue since August 28.

The 6-foot-5, 292-pounder is the No. 375 overall prospect in the 2023 class, according to the On3 Consensus, a complete and equally weighted industry-generated average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He ranks as the nation’s No. 44 defensive lineman and the No. 3 senior recruit in Indiana.

Gilbert has an On3 NIL Valuation of $14.4K. The On3 NIL Valuation is an index that looks to set the standard market value for both high school and college-level athletes. The NIL valuation does not act as a tracker of the value of NIL deals an athlete has completed to date. It rather signifies an athlete’s value at a certain moment in time.

Kendrick Gilbert Scouting Summary

Physically-gifted defensive lineman with one of the best frames and length in the 2023 cycle. Has measured at 6-foot-5, 290 pounds with arms over 35 inches prior to his senior season. Possesses elite length. Plays for a top high school program in Indiana and helped his team to a state title as a junior. Moves all over the defensive line, but projects as a defensive tackle long-term. Gives opposing offensive linemen issues with his length. A solid on-field athlete. Quickness is solid to good. Shows flashes of a quick first step but can be inconsistent with his jump off the ball. Shows good speed in pursuit with the ability to track down runners from the backside. Can ratchet up his production as a senior, as he was credited with 45 tackles and five sacks as a junior. Just scratching the surface of his considerable potential.