Kentucky has already picked up four commitments for the class of 2022, with three of them coming in the last four weeks: Grant Bingham (4-star OT), Jeremiah Caldwell (4-star, ATH), Treyveon Longmire (3-star, ATH), and Andre Stewart (3-star, CB). If Goodwin were to choose the ‘Cats, he would become the highest-rated player to commit to Kentucky in the Mark Stoops era, according to the 247 Sports’ database.
If we can land this guy, we may be sitting at the big boy table, not holding my breath though! 6'8 or 6'7 depending on which site you use and 300 plus. Over 50 offers.
Kiyaunta Goodwin, 4-star OT and top 50 prospect, will announce college decision on April 17
By Zack Geoghegan | April 7, 2021 | 10:30pm | 10
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Kentucky is riding plenty of momentum in the recruiting field right now and they could be on the verge of adding another four-star prospect.
According to Steve Wiltfong of 247 Sports, Kiyaunta Goodwin, who is a top 50 recruit in the nation and a four-star class of 2022 player, has set a date for his commitment: Saturday, April 17. The 6-foot-7, 300-pound offensive tackle is considering the likes of Alabama, Ohio State, Clemson, Michigan State, and the Kentucky Wildcats. Most believe that it will come down to either the Buckeyes or UK, but Wiltfong recently updated his Crystal Ball prediction for Goodwin, projecting him to join Kentucky with a confidence level of “8”. Wiltfong was the second 247 Sports’ expert who tabbed Goodwin to Kentucky on Thursday.
Goodwin, a Louisville native, has been hot on the Kentucky radar for years now. UK was his first Power 5 offer, coming all the way back in July 2017. Goodwin is listed by 247 Sports as the No. 47 player in the nation according to the site’s Composite Score.
Here’s what Goodwin told 247 Sports about the ‘Cats:
Kentucky has already picked up four commitments for the class of 2022, with three of them coming in the last four weeks: Grant Bingham (4-star OT), Jeremiah Caldwell (4-star, ATH), Treyveon Longmire (3-star, ATH), and Andre Stewart (3-star, CB). If Goodwin were to choose the ‘Cats, he would become the highest-rated player to commit to Kentucky in the Mark Stoops era, according to the 247 Sports’ database.
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We have always had a great bunch of kickers and especially punters, because they get so much in-game experience! But yes, it was a great catch.
Yep. For all of BAMA's success under Saban, place kicker has been a sore spot. This past season had a perfect kicker. But with that nuclear offense BAMA had it wasn't quite such a problem.
Future UK Linebackers are Breaking Records and Face Masks
By Nick Roush | April 9, 2021 | 12:00pm | 0
Future UK Linebackers are Breaking Records and Face Masks
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Spring practice is underway at the Joe Craft Football Training Facility, providing an opportunity for players to make an impression and move up the depth chart’s pecking order. It’s a 15-practice head start that some need to make the most of before talented incoming freshmen arrive in the summer. Two linebackers in particular will bring a ton of talent to practice on day one.
Trevin Wallace was Kentucky’s biggest win on National Signing Day. A four-star prospect, the No. 35 player in America according to 247 Sports picked the Cats over Auburn on the first Wednesday of February. Jon Sumrall, his lead recruiter and position coach, sees so much potential.
“There’s so many things to like about the young man. When you watch his video, it’s very easy to identify what makes him unique athletically,” Sumrall said Thursday morning. “His last game in high school as a running back he ran for 370 something yards. He also played linebacker and had like nine or ten tackles in that game. He’s a very talented athlete.”
The keyword is “athlete.” Wallace is so much more than a hard-hitting linebacker on the gridiron.
“He just won the 5A State Championship in power lifting three or four weeks ago. Right now he’s got either the best or second best long jump in the state of Georgia on record this year. He broke Lindsay Scott’s record, who played at Georgia went to the same high school — broke Lindsay Scott’s long jump record.”
The name Lindsay Scott should a ring a bell. He’s revered by Bulldog fans for making one of the greatest plays in the history of Georgia football. Without his 92-yard touchdown reception in the World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party, Georgia does not win the 1980 National Championship. It produced one of the greatest calls in the history of college football.
Wallace, a linebacker, broke that explosive wide receiver’s Wayne County High School long jump record. Incredible. There’s even more to love about Wallace.
“He’s got elite athletic tools, a kid that’s got a great personality and he’s highly intelligent. He’s a great communicator. The kid loves ball,” said Sumrall. “He’s a great human being, down home, kinda country kid. I’ll FaceTime with him a lot. You never know if he’s going to be riding a horse or a four-wheeler. He’s a guy that we’re excited about and really have big plans for. Look forward to getting him here in the summer and figuring out where does he fit and how much is he ready for to help us at the linebacker position in our defense.”
Wallace isn’t the only hard-hitting linebacker from Georgia that will be in a Kentucky uniform this fall. Overlooked because of Wallace’s accolades, Martez Thrower packs quite a punch.
“Martez is in his own right a very talented young man and is a very physical player. Martez strikes people with bad intentions. His high school career, his coach every couple weeks would be sending me a picture of a face mask that got broken because he was hitting so hard.”
When I reached out to Thrower’s Wilcox County High School football coach, Rob Stowe informed me that he did not possess a picture of two of the helmets he smashed, but did have some photographic evidence of Thrower’s face mask that was dented after one collision.
Stowe also noted that Thrower has other impressive athletic feats on his resume. The two-time all-state player ran an 11.3-second 100m in street clothes. “No deer, squirrel, or coon is safe with him around,” said Stowe.
Wallace and Thrower were eye-popping athletes in high school that should translate well in the SEC. Will it turn into immediate production? Time will tell.
“Both of those kids we’re excited about what they can do once they get here,” said Sumrall. “Sometimes you gotta temper your enthusiasm because they are going to be freshmen. There’s a lot of growing pains that come with being a freshman, but we’re excited about both of them. They’re eager to get here and think they both have very bright futures.”
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If we can land this guy, we may be sitting at the big boy table, not holding my breath though! 6'8 or 6'7 depending on which site you use and 300 plus. Over 50 offers.
Kiyaunta Goodwin, 4-star OT and top 50 prospect, will announce college decision on April 17
By Zack Geoghegan | April 7, 2021 | 10:30pm | 10
(Hayes Fawcett)
(Hayes Fawcett)
Kentucky is riding plenty of momentum in the recruiting field right now and they could be on the verge of adding another four-star prospect.
According to Steve Wiltfong of 247 Sports, Kiyaunta Goodwin, who is a top 50 recruit in the nation and a four-star class of 2022 player, has set a date for his commitment: Saturday, April 17. The 6-foot-7, 300-pound offensive tackle is considering the likes of Alabama, Ohio State, Clemson, Michigan State, and the Kentucky Wildcats. Most believe that it will come down to either the Buckeyes or UK, but Wiltfong recently updated his Crystal Ball prediction for Goodwin, projecting him to join Kentucky with a confidence level of “8”. Wiltfong was the second 247 Sports’ expert who tabbed Goodwin to Kentucky on Thursday.
Goodwin, a Louisville native, has been hot on the Kentucky radar for years now. UK was his first Power 5 offer, coming all the way back in July 2017. Goodwin is listed by 247 Sports as the No. 47 player in the nation according to the site’s Composite Score.
Here’s what Goodwin told 247 Sports about the ‘Cats:
Kentucky has already picked up four commitments for the class of 2022, with three of them coming in the last four weeks: Grant Bingham (4-star OT), Jeremiah Caldwell (4-star, ATH), Treyveon Longmire (3-star, ATH), and Andre Stewart (3-star, CB). If Goodwin were to choose the ‘Cats, he would become the highest-rated player to commit to Kentucky in the Mark Stoops era, according to the 247 Sports’ database.
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Looks like we got the Wade twins today! Orange cannot be happy about that. Goodwin to announce tomorrow...
You were right on the money. Unbelievable for UK picking up these three recruits in 24 hours. Now currently ranked #9 recruiting class per KSR, but #15th per 24/7 reported by SDS.
You were right on the money. Unbelievable for UK picking up these three recruits in 24 hours. Now currently ranked #9 recruiting class.
Kiyaunta Goodwin, Top 100 Offensive Tackle, Commits to Kentucky