Jake Nawrot 101: 6 Things You Need to Know about the Future Kentucky Quarterback

[Matt Dillon]

For more than a decade, the Kentucky football program struggled to gain traction for top-notch quarterbacks on the recruiting trail. 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

[Uncle Dave]

I try to avoid the blue koolaid that goes along with football recruiting, but this sounds too good to be true.

[Matt Dillon]

I try to avoid the blue koolaid that goes along with football recruiting, but this sounds too good to be true.

I agree. I usually don't get too excited because these players could change their minds "x" number of times before they sign on the dotted line. Still, there just seems to be something different about this coaching staff. There's a diferent feeling in the air.