Kentucky offers USC tackle transfer Michael Tarquin

Kentucky is looking for offensive line help in the transfer portal for the second consecutive offseason. Florida guard transfer Jalen Farmer emerged as a potential option on Saturday. Another Florida offensive lineman also jumped on the radar.

USC tackle Michael Tarquin (6-5, 300) entered the transfer portal after spending just one season in Los Angeles. Before that, Tarquin was in Gainesville for his first four seasons in college football. The super senior with one year of eligibility remaining is on the move again.

Kentucky has entered the chat.

I appreciate The University of Kentucky for offering me.

— Michael Tarquin (@Mike_Tarquin70) December 17, 2023

Michael Tarquin entered the transfer portal on Saturday. Arizona State, Auburn, Florida, and Kentucky all quickly issued offers. The SEC transfer played 300-plus snaps at right tackle for Lincoln Riley’s offense in 2022 and earned seven starting assignments before losing his spot at right tackle. In Gainesville, Tarquin earned 20 total starts playing both left guard and left tackle. The veteran can bring his new team extensive playing experience and positional flexibility.

A class of 2019 signee out of Citra (Fla.) North Marion was a member of Dan Mullen’s first full recruiting class at Florida. Tarquin was a four-star prospect and top-50 recruit in Florida. Expect the power conference transfer to receive plenty of interest.

Want more coverage of the Cats? Join the KSR Club.

KSR has been delivering UK Sports news in the most ridiculous manner for almost two decades. Now, you can get even more coverage of the Cats with KSR+. With the transfer portal opening and the coaching carousel spinning, now is the perfect time to join our online community. Subscribe now for premium articles, in-depth scouting reports, inside intel, bonus recruiting coverage, and access to KSBoard, our message board featuring thousands of Kentucky fans around the globe. Just $1 gets you one month of access. Come join the club.