By Larry Vaught
On3’s recruiting rankings have Kentucky No. 23 in the 2025 recruiting race. Last year UK’s signing class ranked 25th.
Kentucky does not have a verbal commitment from a five-star player but does have commitments from these four-star players: Running back Marquise Davis, safety Martels Carter, edge rusher Cedric Works, defensive linemen Javeon Campbell and Kalen Edwards, cornerback Andrew Purcell and offensive tackle Darrin Strey.
However, the bad news for Kentucky is that the Wildcats have only the 12th highest rated class in the Southeastern Conference. Only Florida (24), Mississippi State (28), Arkansas (31) and Vanderbilt (64) rank below Kentucky.
“Our young players and the attitude of our team, the way we’re recruiting. You gotta fill some holes. You have to get better in certain areas,” Kentucky coach Mark Stoops said after last week’s loss to Texas. “We have good young talent. We have guys that care. And I feel like we are excited to hit that trail and recruit some more, attract a few more guys who can take us to a different position.”
