Kentucky is pursuing Cincinnati wide receiver transfer Tony Johnson

Nov 16, 2024; Ames, Iowa, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats wide receiver Tony Johnson (0) runs for a first down against the Iowa State Cyclones in the second half at Jack Trice Stadium. The Iowa State Cyclones won the game 34-17. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images

Former Florida Atlantic walk-on Tony Johnson went from a productive receiver in the American Athletic Conference in 2023 to a top option for good Big 12 passing offense at Cincinnati in 2024. Could the Central Florida native turn in a big year for Kentucky in 2025.

UK is making a push for the Ocala (Fla.) Vanguard product. Tony Johnson entered the transfer portal last week and is now working on getting a visit to Lexington scheduled. The wideout posted 48 receptions for 449 yards last season.

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“Kentucky and Florida State are both in the market for a transfer wide receiver this spring,” writes Pete Nakos.” Sources tell On3 that the Wildcats and Seminoles are currently vying for one of the top available wide receivers in the transfer portal.

Tony Johnson has entered the transfer portal for the second time and brings with him 108 career receptions. The veteran has been used mostly as a slot receiver during his playing career. Could Johnson provide some help for the Kentucky offense.

The Cats are looking hard for wide receiver help during this spring transfer portal window.

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Kentucky Spring Departures

DL Kendrick Gilbert
OL Daniel Mincey
OL Anfernee Crease
CB Jiquavious “Quavo” Marshall
IOL Marc Nave (Committed to Purdue on April 23)
OL Wallace Unamba
DL Dennious Jackson
DL Darrion Henry-Young

Transfer Portal Class

Player	Position	Former School	Year
Sam Greene	EDGE (6-2, 248)	USC	Redshirt Sophomore
Landyn Watson	LB (6-1, 245)	TCU/Marshall	Redshirt Senior
Joshua Braun	iOL (6-6, 342)	Florida/Arkansas	Super Senior
Alex Wollschlaeger	T (6-7, 310)	Bowling Green	Super Senior
J.J. Hester	WR (6-5, 201)	Missouri/Oklahoma	Super Senior
Zach Calzada	QB (6-4, 230)	Texas A&M/Auburn/Incarnate Word	Super Senior
Henry Boyer	TE (6-6, 265)	Illinois	Redshirt Junior
Kendrick Law	WR (6-0, 203)	Alabama	Senior
Dante Dowdell	RB (6-2, 227)	Oregon/Nebraska	Junior
Jaden Williams	iDL (6-4, 291)	Wyoming	Redshirt Junior
Kevis Thomas	CB (6-0, 181)	Maryland	Junior
Evan Wibberley	iOL (6-5, 301)	WKU	Redshirt Junior
Kam Olds	EDGE (6-4, 252)	Buffalo/Kent State	Senior
David Gusta	iDL (6-3, 316)	Washington State	Redshirt Senior
Troy Stellato	WR (6-1, 178)	Clemson	Redshirt Senior
Mi’Quise Humphrey-Grace	DL (6-4, 265)	South Dakota	Redshirt Junior
Tru Edwards	WR (6-2, 200)	Hawaii/Louisiana Tech	Super Senior
Shiyazh Pete	T (6-8, 321)	New Mexico State	Redshirt Senior
Hardley Gilmore IV	WR (6-1, 165)	Nebraska	Sophomore
Lorenzo Cowan	EDGE (6-3, 247)	USC	Redshirt Freshman
Seth McGowan	RB (6-1, 220)	Oklahoma/JUCO/New Mexico State	Redshirt Senior