Offensive Tackle Deondre Buford Commits to Kentucky

Allen Trieu | 247 Sports

Another one of Michigan’s top athletes will play football at the University of Kentucky.

According to 247 Sports’ Josh Edwards, offensive tackle Deondre Buford has committed to Kentucky. A four-star recruit by 247 Sports, the publication ranks Buford as the No. 24 offensive tackle in America and No. 295 prospect overall. He chose UK over Auburn, Missouri, Pitt, Purdue and Arizona. Edwards reports that Buford has been silently committed to the program since April, but wanted to wait to announce it until a meaningful day for him and his family.

Congratulations to Detroit King’s 2020 offensive lineman @DeondreBuford56 on selecting Kentucky for his commitment. @DetKingFootball pic.twitter.com/0q8n5kR8BD

— Jared Purcell (@JaredPurcellDET) August 19, 2019

A star for Martin Luther King Jr. High School in Detroit, Buford is UK’s third commitment in the 2020 class from the Great Lakes State, joining defensive tackle Justin Rogers and wide receiver Earnest Sanders. Steve Clinkscale now has pulled in five commitments from Michigan over three recruiting classes.

Buford’s official visit to Kentucky will go down as one of the most influential recruiting weekends in the history of the football program. On the final weekend of April 2019, Mark Stoops and Vince Marrow hosted Buford, Rogers, Beau Allen, Dru Phillips and John Young. All five fringe four-star players are now members of the Cats’ 2020 class. What a weekend.

A powerful 6-5 270 pound tackle, here’s a sample of what you’ll see in a Kentucky uniform in the future.

[mobile_ad]