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The Kentucky Wildcats have their starting quarterback for the 2023 season as NC State transfer Devin Leary has committed to Kentucky.
Leary played four seasons for NC State with his 2021 season being his breakout season throwing for 3,433 yards, 35 touchdowns, and only five INTs with a 65.7% completion percentage.
He was named the 2022 ACC Preseason Player of the Year, but unfortunately suffered a torn pectoral muscle in the game against Florida State on October 8th, knocking him out of the rest of the season.
Leary has the durability concerns heading into 2023, but he is exactly the type of player the Cats needed to replace Will Levis. Leary is also considered a player that can be a high pick in the NFL Draft.
Kentucky has had a ton of success in the transfer portal since the 2022 season ended landing several impact players. Leary is the next piece of the puzzle and should have Kentucky fans excited about the 2023 season.
Here is how Twitter reacted to the news.
Devin Leary to Kentucky, per report #BBN #WeAreUK #GoCats https://t.co/90NO57uwWP
— A Sea of Blue (@ASeaOfBlue) December 20, 2022
For anybody worried about whether Kentucky will be able to compete when it's no divisions, 9 conference games + Louisville, snagging arguably the top portal QB with Notre Dame, Auburn, etc. ... It's a moment you shouldn't forget.
— Justin Rowland (@RowlandRIVALS) December 20, 2022
#BBN pic.twitter.com/4DF87gKTkh
— Scott Woodward (@CoachWoody7) December 20, 2022
WOKE UP FEELING DANGEROUS https://t.co/tVimjpJUvo
— Dylan Ballard (@DylanBallard_UK) December 20, 2022
BOOM! DEVIN LEARY IS A KENTUCKY WILDCAT! pic.twitter.com/05UucaylPc
— Barstool Kentucky (@BarstoolUK) December 20, 2022
No way to spin it. Devin Leary is a monster get for Kentucky. He's great.
— Mike Rutherford (@CardChronicle) December 20, 2022
Devin Leary is an absolutely huge pickup for Kentucky. 35/5 TD/INT ratio for NC State last year. Leary throwing to Barion, Dane & Co is going to be a problem for opponents.
— Justin Rowland (@RowlandRIVALS) December 20, 2022
LEARY TO KENTUCKY LETS GOOOO
— The Kentucky ˥ogo (@TheKentuckyLogo) December 20, 2022
Devin Leary highlights are going to look amazing in Kentucky Blue and Chrome pic.twitter.com/3fs1Mj3lZb
— Barstool Kentucky (@BarstoolUK) December 20, 2022
We live in a world where Kentucky football can get whatever quarterback they want from the transfer portal and have a wide receiver room of nothing but 4 stars
— Matt “5K” Sak (@MattSakBBN) December 20, 2022
Look how far we have come
Devin Leary’s IG story following his commitment to Kentucky.
— Tristan Pharis (@TristanUda) December 20, 2022
This is cold. #BBN pic.twitter.com/GENX3FnVBk
Landing the top QB transfer isn't a bad thing imo pic.twitter.com/C12rX864Ex
— T.J. Walker (@TJWalkerRadio) December 20, 2022
Former preseason ACC POY and NC State QB, Devin Leary, has officially committed to Kentucky.
— College Football Watcher (@CFBWatcher) December 20, 2022
Absolutely massive for Kentucky and Mark Stoops to get the top QB target in the transfer portal. And he might be the best by a significant margin
Kentucky got a gem today in Devin Leary. Might not have the natural athleticism of a Will Levis, but this guy can ball.
— Shaun Chornobroff (@SChornobroff) December 20, 2022
With their top two receivers only being freshman, I’m expecting some fireworks for Mark Stoops’ offense next season. pic.twitter.com/KS3eJF0zJC
NC State transfer Devin Leary will be transferring to Kentucky!!!!!!!
— Big Blue Nation #BBN (@UKBasketbalI) December 20, 2022
Arguably the best QB in the portal. A great addition
Welcome, @DevinLeary1 !!
Devin Leary to Kentucky.
— Unnecessary Roughness (@UnnecRoughness) December 20, 2022
Massive pick up for THE CATS!!!!
(@Hayesfawcett3) pic.twitter.com/lKyHAoNVaU
Louisville fans salty about Leary
— Tyler Spriggs (@t_spreezy00) December 20, 2022
NC State transfer QB Devin Leary has committed to KENTUCKY. Leary is widely viewed as the top QB in the portal. Massive commitment for Cats…
— Fifth Quarter Kentucky (@FQKentucky) December 20, 2022
Worlds sorta colliding, as a Wake Forest rival quarterback (Devin Leary from NC State) transfers to my alama mater Kentucky.
— Les Johns (@Les_Johns) December 20, 2022
Woulda wished the best for him regardless of where he landed, but now a lot of folks I know and love are pretty excited about Leary.
LETS GOOO!! https://t.co/IBtZXFBBkA
— Round Daddy (@JStreble82) December 20, 2022
Devin Leary to Kentucky per @Hayesfawcett3
— Saturday Gameday (@SaturdayGameday) December 20, 2022
Massive pickup for the Wildcats ⚪️ pic.twitter.com/okCOW5tAeT
One of many reasons I thought Leary was the obvious top option is he is a born leader, take command of the huddle, team captain guy going all the way back to when he went into high school. With next year's schedule they need that more than someone who needs to build confidence.
— Justin Rowland (@RowlandRIVALS) December 20, 2022
Kentucky going from Will Levis to Devin Leary is sorta unfair https://t.co/syf8Ebw7sm
— Spencer Wagen (@SWOnTheRadio) December 20, 2022
https://t.co/6MOjA3w0hi pic.twitter.com/WpVgOgC6F2
— Mark Stoops Burner Parody (@BBN_Commenter) December 20, 2022
Welcome to the Bluegrass Devin Leary!!! pic.twitter.com/eQKuNCfSZV
— player to be named later (@jrasmussbbn) December 20, 2022
With NC State transfer QB Devin Leary to Kentucky, expected 'Cats OC Liam Coen gets his pro-style type that fits his scheme. Will Levis played well in Coen's scheme in 2021, minus the mistakes.
— Brad Crawford (@BCrawford247) December 20, 2022
The top portal QB to Kentucky is massive. @AthlonSteven and I discussed the Wildcats being the best choice to be the SEC’s most improved team next season following offseason hires/additions https://t.co/mMxk2YryLo https://t.co/iMBbI0Vbx4
— SEC Mike (@MichaelWBratton) December 20, 2022
Wow! The new QB for the Kentucky Wildcats is Devin Leary. Massive pick up for Kentucky and Mark Stoops. pic.twitter.com/sg5a5vCGTd
— Barstool SEC (@SECBarstool) December 20, 2022
Kentucky needs a distributor at QB in 2023 who can make fast reads and get the ball to skill talent players in space on time and with accuracy. Devin Leary can do just that.
— Adam Luckett (@AdamLuckettKSR) December 20, 2022
Step into KSR's Film Room to see how Leary can help UK's offense next fall.https://t.co/czkVDiJqaF
I think you can make the case this is Kentucky football's most impressive recruiting win - ever.
— Justin Rowland (@RowlandRIVALS) December 20, 2022
Devin Leary last year against Loserville:
— Matt “5K” Sak (@MattSakBBN) December 20, 2022
25/36 (69%)
317 Yards
4 Touchdowns
W 28-13
It’s really amazing Kentucky Football is now a destination school for some of the best transfer guys in the portal.
— John Huang (@KYHuangs) December 20, 2022
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