Aba Selm, 3-Star OL, Previews Visit to Kentucky: "I’m the guy they want"

Three-Star interior offensive lineman Aba Selm is among the attendees for Kentucky football’s Junior Day on Saturday, Jan. 28, and had high praise for the Wildcat program. Selm, a Kentucky native from Simon Kenton High School in Independence, said he likes the Wildcats’ reputation for developing offensive linemen.

“They’re a big o-line school,” Selm said. “I love the way their offensive line plays, especially the technique that’s used to teach their players and help them develop for the next level. It really would be a big part of my recruiting process. They’re lineman heavy up front.” 

Selm said he’s using this weekend’s visit to get a better feel for the campus. 

“It’s just to feel around the campus more, getting to look at the dorms,” he said. “That’s really it so far. I’ve gotten to see the field and locker room.” 

As far as a commitment, Selm said he’s “sitting back right now” and is “not really there yet.” However, he did discuss some of the factors he’s taking into consideration when the time comes.

“[I’m looking for] a place to call home,” he said. “Right now, I’m letting my offers come in and see what I can work with. I really do think Kentucky is a really great fit for me. It’s a coach and staff that really understand me and I can work with them.” 

Ranked by On3 as the No. 6 player in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, Selm rates as the No. 52 interior offensive lineman in the nation.

“I’m very dominant, whether that’s guard or center,” Selm said. “I’m finishing blocks. I’m great on pulling counter-wise.” 

He also would like to improve his footwork and his hands on down blocks. 

“I like to work on getting used to being able to mimic my defenders on the pass game,” Selm said. 

Kentucky was among the first programs to get involved in Selm’s recruitment, becoming his second scholarship offer in September. 

“I’m basically the guy they want,” Selm said. “I’m top of their list right now. They want me there. I’d be a really big factor for that offensive line.” 

Junior Day loaded with prized recruits

Along with Selm, Kentucky football is bringing in dozens of big-name high school prospects for Junior Day. Below are some of the need-to-know recruits in Lexington this weekend.

Class of 2023 visitors

Kendrick Gilbert (DL) 6-5, 290 | Cathedral (Indianapolis, IN) Purdue commit
4-star: No. 375 overall, No. 44 DL

Class of 2024 visitors

Jacob Smith (EDGE) 6-4, 225 | The Loomis Chaffee School (Windsor, CT)
4-star: No. 105 overall, No. 13 EDGE

Jerod Smith (DL) 6-2, 255 | The Loomis Chaffee School (Windsor, CT)
4-star: No. 189 overall, No. 16 DL

Koy Beasley (CB) 5-11, 180 | La Salle (Cincinnati, OH)
4-star: No. 271 overall, No. 28 CB

Rico Scott (WR) 5-11, 180 | Bishop McDevitt (Harrisburg, PA)
4-star: No. 302 overall, No. 26 WR

Micah Welch (RB) 5-9, 195 | Baldwin (Milledgeville, GA)
4-star: No. 340 overall, No. 34 RB

Jaheim Merriweather (ATH) 6-3, 190 | Gallatin Senior (Gallatin, TN)
3-star: No. 377 overall, No. 34 ATH

Amari Jefferson (WR) 6-1, 190 | Baylor School (Chattanooga, TN)
3-star: No. 455 overall, No. 68 WR

Jayden Coleman (CB) 6-1, 180 | Central (Phenix City, AL)
3-star: No. 517 overall, No. 51 CB

Sam Williams-Dixon (RB) 5-11, 185 | West Holmes (Millersburg, OH)
3-star: No. 605 overall, No. 23 RB

Ransom McDermott (OT) 6-7, 270 | Noblesville (Noblesville, IN)
3-star: No. 618 overall, No. 42 OT

Aba Selm (IOL) 6-4, 295 | Simon Kenton (Independence, KY)
3-star: No. 626 overall, No. 46 IOL

Darius Wiley (EDGE) 6-6, 225 | North Hardin (Radcliff, KY)
3-star: No. 658 overall, No. 41 EDGE

Jeremiah Lowe (CB) 5-11, 170 | Frederick Douglass (Lexington, KY)
3-star: No. 670 overall, No. 65 CB

Hayes Johnson (OT) 6-3, 295 | Taylor County (Campbellsville, KY) Kentucky commit
3-star: No. 696 overall, No. 45 OT

Shaun Boykins Jr. (WR) 6-1, 185 | North Hardin (Radcliff, KY)
3-star: No. 699 overall, No. 99 WR

Demeco Kennedy (IOL) 6-3, 270 | Frederick Douglass (Lexington, KY)
3-star: No. 720 overall, No. 55 IOL

Crews Law (LB) 6-1, 215 | Christ Presbyterian Academy (Nashville, TN)
3-star: No. 779 overall, No. 71 LB

Class of 2025 visitors

Ryan Montgomery (QB) 6-5, 210 | Findlay (Findlay, OH)
4-star: No. 43 overall, No. 3 QB

Cutter Boley (QB) 6-5, 205 | Lexington Christian Academy (Lexington, KY)
4-star: No. 46 overall, No. 4 QB

Stone Saunders (QB) 6-2, 205 | Bishop McDevitt (Harrisburg, PA)