KSR Football Recruiting
Kentucky Secures Commitment from Coveted LB Drew Williams
Kentucky capitalized on its first official visit weekend by locking up a commitment from one of the most sought-after linebackers in the country. Shortly after receiving the blue carpet treatment in Lexington, Drew Williams announced that he will be a Wildcat.
A 6-foot-1, 205-pound linebacker from Canton, GA, Williams is considered a three-star prospect and the No. 41 linebacker in the country, according to Rivals. Don’t be confused by these rankings. This guy is a baller.
Williams spent the opening weekend of the summer in Eugene for an official visit to Oregon. Florida and Miami tried to get him on campus later this month, but he committed to Kentucky first. Once he put on that uniform, he couldn’t take it off.
Williams is the second inside linebacker to join Kentucky’s 2027 recruiting class. This weekend, he got a chance to bond with his future running-mate in the middle of the UK defense, Owensboro native Ty Ashley. This is what the future of the second level of the Kentucky defense looks like.
Williams is an exceptional athlete who’s been clocked at 4.4 in the 40-yard dash. A tackling machine, last fall he tallied 138 tackles, 15.0 TFLs, 6.0 sacks, one forced fumble, and 23 QB pressures. Watch a few clips from his film and it’s abundantly clear that Drew Williams is a ball player.
Kentucky 2027 Recruiting Class
| Player | Position | High School | Ranking |
| Jake Nawrot | QB (6-4, 190) | Arlington Heights (Ill.) Hersey | 4-star (No. 60 overall) |
| Malachi Brown | DL (6-4, 265) | Corbin (Ky.) High | 4-star (No. 273 overall) |
| Marquis Bryant | S (5-11, 185) | Rolesville (N.C.) High | 4-star (No. 287 overall) |
| Elijah Brown | iDL (6-1, 290) | Prattville (Ala.) High | 4-star (No. 299 overall) |
| Iveon Lewis | WR (6-2, 180) | Richmond (Va.) Huguenot | 4-star (No. 346 overall) |
| Tristin Hughes | S (6-1, 190) | Rocky River (Ohio) High | 4-star (No. 390 overall) |
| Ian Walker | T (6-5, 305) | Pennington (N.J.) The Pennington School | High 3-star (No. 423 overall) |
| Larron Westmoreland | S (6-5, 180) | Corbin (Ky.) | High 3-star (No. 451 overall) |
| Miles Brown | CB (6-0, 180) | Martin (Tenn.) Westview | High 3-star (No. 477 overall) |
| Antwoine Higgins Jr. | EDGE (6-2, 230) | Cincinnati (Ohio) Princeton | High 3-star (No. 493 overall) |
| Tank Proctor | TE (6-5, 220) | Plantation (Fla.) American Heritage | 3-star (No. 608 overall) |
| Ty Ashley | LB (6-2, 200) | Owensboro (Ky.) High | 3-star (No. 614 overall) |
| Kelsey Gerald | RB (5-11, 191) | Lantana (Fla.) Santaluces Community | 3-star (No. 628 overall) |
| Mason Ball | RB (6-0, 190) | Jacksonville (Ark.) High | 3-star (No. 655 overall) |
| Brady Hull | iOL (6-1, 285) | Somerset (Ky.) Pulaski County | 3-star (No. 661 overall) |
| Griff Galloway | EDGE (6-3, 240) | Charlotte (N.C.) Providence Day School | 3-star (No. 664 overall) |
| Matthias Burrell | iOL (6-4, 320) | Gahanna (Ohio) Lincoln | 3-star (No. 755 overall) |
| Miguel Wilson | CB (5-10, 170) | Mobile (Ala.) Vigor | 3-star (No. 762 overall) |
| Conrad Hart | TE (6-5, 235) | Lexington (Ky.) Christian Academy | 3-star (No. 801 overall) |
| Drew Williams | LB (6-1, 205) | Sequoyah (Ga.) Canton | 3-star (No. 847 overall) |
KSR+ Recommendations
Curated by editors
- KSR+ FOOTBALL RECRUITING Kentucky commits move in the updated Rivals300 rankings
- KSR+ FOOTBALL RECRUITING 2028 prospects are gearing up for trips to Lexington this fall
- KSR+ FOOTBALL RECRUITING Where are Class of 2027 Kentucky prospects heading for college?
- KSR+ FOOTBALL RECRUITING Where other 2027 targets have landed
KSR Basketball RecruitingKSR's Peach Jam Preview: Who is Kentucky watching in North Augusta?
All roads lead to Peach Jam, the premier recruiting event of the summer where hundreds of college coaches flock to North Augusta to check out the...
Read Full Story
KSR Around the SECWatch Guide: 2026 SEC Media Days
Talking season officially got started last week with the Big 12. The ACC will step into the spotlight this week. Then it's go time for the SEC at a...
Read Full Story
KSR BasketballKam Williams told Mark Pope he was coming back to Kentucky while in a drive-thru
In the transfer portal era, retention is just as important as addition -- in some cases, more so. Underclassmen coming back is no longer assumed, no...
Read Full Story
KSR Cats in the NBAKyle Wiltjer re-signs with Reyer Venezia in Italy, where the former Cat is a 'symbol and idol'
Symbol. Idol. Iron man. Crystal-clear class. Those are the descriptors for Kyle Wiltjer in Italy, apparently. Did you know he was a living legend...
Read Full Story
KSR BasketballSpread the word: La Familia vs. The Ville at Memorial Coliseum is a WHITE OUT
Are you going to La Familia vs. The Ville on Saturday, tip-off scheduled for 12 p.m. ET at Historic Memorial Coliseum? Of course you are. It's your...
Read Full Story
KSR Women's BasketballKenny Brooks wants Ajša Sivka to play in a similar role that Amelia Hassett did
There are a lot of things that Kenny Brooks can do with 6-foot-4 guard Ajša Sivka this season, especially on the offensive end of the court. Having a...
Read Full Story
KSRKam Williams has Big Blue Madness advice for his new Kentucky teammates
As one of the few returners from last season for Kentucky men's basketball, Kam Williams is now a bit of a Wildcat Whisperer. After experiencing...
Read Full Story
KSRFormer Kentucky coach Tubby Smith is heading to the Hall of Fame
Orlando "Tubby" Smith has been a member of the UK Athletic Hall of Fame for over a decade. Now, his career is being enshrined at the national level....
Read Full Story
KSR BaseballKentucky Baseball Outlook: What we know about the 2027 Bat Cats leaving the MLB Draft
The 2026 MLB Draft has come and gone. The 2027 Kentucky baseball team got better this weekend in Philadelphia. There are still some major decisions...
Read Full Story
KSR Football RecruitingBoyle County star Seneca Driver is a Top 15 recruit in the 2027 class
Seneca Driver's star continues to rise. The new Rivals300 for the 2027 class is out, and Boyle County's five-star tight end remains No. 15 overall,...
Read Full Story
