https://wildcatfaithful.net/ Exchange football recruiting tidbits and learn about our future stars. en Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:11:03 GMT vBulletin 60 https://wildcatfaithful.net/images/misc/rss.png https://wildcatfaithful.net/ https://wildcatfaithful.net/forum/kentucky-football/recruiting-aa/413769-auburn-te-commit-flips-to-uk Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:55:17 GMT Recruiting WildcatRick https://wildcatfaithful.net/forum/kentucky-football/recruiting-aa/413769-auburn-te-commit-flips-to-uk https://wildcatfaithful.net/forum/kentucky-football/recruiting-aa/413451-jake-nawrot-101-6-things-you-need-to-know-about-the-future-kentucky-quarterback Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:50:19 GMT For more than a decade, the Kentucky football program struggled to gain traction for top-notch quarterbacks on the recruiting trail. Will Stein... Will Stein quickly flipped the script, drawing in a who’s who of big-time targets to Lexington for unofficial visits this spring. It’s one thing to get players on campus, but it doesn’t matter if you can’t close.

The Cats closed on Sunday by securing a commitment from Jake Nawrot, the second-ranked quarterback in America, according to Rivals. That alone is worth celebrating for Kentucky football fans, but the ranking only tells a small part of his story, and this recruiting victory for Stein and offensive coordinator Joe Sloan.

Jake Nawrot 101: 6 Things You Need to Know about the Future Kentucky Quarterback]]> Recruiting Matt Dillon https://wildcatfaithful.net/forum/kentucky-football/recruiting-aa/413451-jake-nawrot-101-6-things-you-need-to-know-about-the-future-kentucky-quarterback https://wildcatfaithful.net/forum/kentucky-football/recruiting-aa/413405-jake-nawrot-2-qb-in-‘27-class-commits-to-uk Sun, 12 Apr 2026 21:49:39 GMT This is a huge get and will turn some heads. Good job Coach Stein!!
]]> Recruiting largebluej https://wildcatfaithful.net/forum/kentucky-football/recruiting-aa/413405-jake-nawrot-2-qb-in-‘27-class-commits-to-uk https://wildcatfaithful.net/forum/kentucky-football/recruiting-aa/413300-4-dl-elijah-brown-to-uk Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:09:11 GMT Recruiting WildcatRick https://wildcatfaithful.net/forum/kentucky-football/recruiting-aa/413300-4-dl-elijah-brown-to-uk https://wildcatfaithful.net/forum/kentucky-football/recruiting-aa/413249-2027-commitment-6 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:44:25 GMT
Among his other scholarship offers were West Virginia, NC State, Colorado, Georgia Tech, Memphis, UAB, Liberty, Troy, and Jacksonville State.]]> Recruiting WildcatRick https://wildcatfaithful.net/forum/kentucky-football/recruiting-aa/413249-2027-commitment-6 https://wildcatfaithful.net/forum/kentucky-football/recruiting-aa/413223-will-stein’s-massive-spring-recruiting-week-should-absolutely-terrify-the-sec Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:27:58 GMT Will Stein just hosted an incredibly successful recruiting weekend in Lexington, and the momentum carried over into the week. For years, Big Blue...
For years, Big Blue Nation has desperately wanted a coaching staff capable of not just identifying elite national talent, but actually getting them on campus and making them believe the vision. Stein has found a way to get recruits to actually want to be in Lexington.

Will Stein’s massive spring recruiting week should absolutely terrify the SEC]]> Recruiting Matt Dillon https://wildcatfaithful.net/forum/kentucky-football/recruiting-aa/413223-will-stein’s-massive-spring-recruiting-week-should-absolutely-terrify-the-sec https://wildcatfaithful.net/forum/kentucky-football/recruiting-aa/412986-will-stein-fuels-huge-kentucky-football-recruiting-weekend-with-elite-visitors-and-a Mon, 06 Apr 2026 09:38:23 GMT Will Stein is not just looking to overhaul the Xs and Os in Lexington;... Will Stein is not just looking to overhaul the Xs and Os in Lexington; he is completely rebuilding the Kentucky football recruiting machine from the ground up.

The Wildcats are heading into a massive recruiting weekend with elite visitors from all over the country. And to keep the huge momentum going, Stein just made an addition to the front office, officially announcing the hiring of Erynn Love as the new Director of Recruiting.

Will Stein fuels huge Kentucky football recruiting weekend with elite visitors and a game-changing staff hire]]> Recruiting Matt Dillon https://wildcatfaithful.net/forum/kentucky-football/recruiting-aa/412986-will-stein-fuels-huge-kentucky-football-recruiting-weekend-with-elite-visitors-and-a https://wildcatfaithful.net/forum/kentucky-football/recruiting-aa/412951-will-stein-believes-in-his-recruiting-pitch-isn-t-going-to-beg-guys-to-play-for-uk Sun, 05 Apr 2026 09:39:55 GMT College football fans are currently consumed with updates from spring practice and the recruiting trail. A few months into his tenure, Will Stein... Will Stein is juggling both as the Wildcats bring talented prospects to watch Kentucky spring practice.

Kentucky has picked up a handful of early commitments in the 2027 class, but the Wildcats’ head coach still hasn’t been able to use his best recruiting pitch yet.

“I do like where we’re at currently with that class. We’ve had some elite players come through here, and not just quarterback-wise, but all positions. Now, it’s our job to close,” Stein said after Saturday’s spring scrimmage.?

“It’s hard because there’s not anything going on in college football, besides recruiting right now, and spring ball, obviously. So there’s always buzz. The best way I’ve recruited is on Saturdays and showing a great product on the field. So you’re not going to win or lose recruiting right now, but it does build momentum towards the future.”?

Will Stein Believes in his Recruiting Pitch, isn't going to Beg Guys to Play for UK]]> Recruiting Matt Dillon https://wildcatfaithful.net/forum/kentucky-football/recruiting-aa/412951-will-stein-believes-in-his-recruiting-pitch-isn-t-going-to-beg-guys-to-play-for-uk https://wildcatfaithful.net/forum/kentucky-football/recruiting-aa/412904-qb-rumor Sat, 04 Apr 2026 07:35:30 GMT There is some talk that 2027 4* QB Andre Adams of Antioch TN (Nashville) plans to commit to UK next weekend. He is a top 125 player in his class. He... There is some talk that 2027 4* QB Andre Adams of Antioch TN (Nashville) plans to commit to UK next weekend. He is a top 125 player in his class. He has made 3 visits to UK. Recruiting WildcatRick https://wildcatfaithful.net/forum/kentucky-football/recruiting-aa/412904-qb-rumor https://wildcatfaithful.net/forum/kentucky-football/recruiting-aa/412903-4-lb-to-uk Sat, 04 Apr 2026 07:29:02 GMT Rivals Chad Simmons gives an expert prediction for Kentucky to land 4* LB Jalaythan Mayfield of Lincolnton (N.C.),” Simmons wrote this week. “Miami... Rivals Chad Simmons gives an expert prediction for Kentucky to land 4* LB Jalaythan Mayfield of Lincolnton (N.C.),” Simmons wrote this week. “Miami generated buzz earlier in the process, but after a January visit to Lexington followed by a return trip in late March, momentum has shifted toward the Wildcats. Recruiting WildcatRick https://wildcatfaithful.net/forum/kentucky-football/recruiting-aa/412903-4-lb-to-uk https://wildcatfaithful.net/forum/kentucky-football/recruiting-aa/412705-kentucky-football-adds-commit-from-2027-ath-bryian-duncan-jr Mon, 30 Mar 2026 21:41:51 GMT Will Stein (https://www.on3.com/rivals/coach/will-stein-177513/) has landed another class of 2027 recruit. On Monday morning, ATH Bryian Duncan... Will Stein has landed another class of 2027 recruit.

On Monday morning, ATH Bryian Duncan Jr. announced his commitment to the Kentucky Wildcats on Instagram. He’s the fifth commit for UK from the 2027 cycle and the first skill player addition. Duncan Jr. intends to suit up as a running back and slot receiver at the college level.

A product of Cairo (GA) High who doubles as a track runner, Duncan Jr. chose the Wildcats over offers from the likes of Florida State, Mississippi State, Wake Forest, Pitt, West Virginia, and others. The high school junior is listed at 5-foot-9, 160 pounds, picking up Atlanta Journal-Constitution Third Team All-State honors this past season.

Kentucky football adds commit from 2027 ATH Bryian Duncan Jr.]]> Recruiting Matt Dillon https://wildcatfaithful.net/forum/kentucky-football/recruiting-aa/412705-kentucky-football-adds-commit-from-2027-ath-bryian-duncan-jr https://wildcatfaithful.net/forum/kentucky-football/recruiting-aa/412572-kentucky-lands-2027-iol-matthias-burrell Sun, 29 Mar 2026 14:57:29 GMT Kentucky football has another commitment. 2027 offensive lineman Matthias Burrell has committed to Kentucky, he announced on Saturday... announced on Saturday.

The 6-foot-4, 320-pound interior offensive lineman from Gahanna Lincoln (Columbus, OH) is close with Kentucky assistant offensive line coach Dallas Warmack. Warmack played with Burrell’s older brother in high school.

Kentucky Lands 2027 IOL Matthias Burrell - On3]]> Recruiting Matt Dillon https://wildcatfaithful.net/forum/kentucky-football/recruiting-aa/412572-kentucky-lands-2027-iol-matthias-burrell