Kentucky is recruiting another Covington Catholic tight end

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Covington (Ky.) Catholic has long been a football powerhouse in the Bluegrass State. The Northern Kentucky high school near Cincinnati has seen the University of Kentucky football staff on campus frequently in recent years to recruit some tight end prospects. Another has emerged in the 2027 cycle.

Covington (Ky.) Catholic tight end/linebacker Owen Pitzer received a scholarship offer from Vince Marrow on Thursday.

Blessed to receive my first offer from the University of Kentucky @vincemarrow @UKFootball @CovCathFootball @CovCathFBAlumni pic.twitter.com/9dqjhF9S8J
— Owen Pitzer (@owenpitz_5) May 1, 2025

The same school has seen recent alum Michael Mayer go from Notre Dame to the NFL. Kentucky heavily recruited the blue-chip prospect. Willie Rodriguez was a late-rising recruit in the 2024 high school cycle who ultimately chose UK over multiple committable SEC offers. Auburn and Tennessee each made a big push to land Rodriguez. The sophomore will enter the 2025 campaign as an expected starter for the Kentucky offense.

Owen Pitzer looks like another Covington Catholic tight end headed towards power conference football. As a sophomore, Pitzer recorded 57 tackles, 1.5 sacks, four receptions for 45 yards, and rushed for 65 yards. The young player scored six total touchdowns and should be a top player for the Colonels in 2025.

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The 2026 high school class will come into focus over the next couple of months as Kentucky hosts prospects for official visits and looks to add some commitments to the class. Paducah (Ky.) Tilghman offensive tackle Jarvis Strickland is currently the only commit in the class. However, important relationship-building in the 2027 class is being done now. At this time next year, UK could be set to host Pitzer on an official visit.

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