A Sea Of Blue - Kentucky Wildcats Football Recruiting in 2017 ClassOnline Home of the Big Blue Nation: Kentucky Wildcats Sports for the Discerning Fanhttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/46621/aseaof-fav.png2017-08-05T07:45:01-04:00http://www.aseaofblue.com/rss/stream/137181532017-08-05T07:45:01-04:002017-08-05T07:45:01-04:00Lynn Bowden cleared by NCAA: Elite athlete is huge piece for UK
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<p>“The best player in Ohio” will suit up for Kentucky this year.</p> <p id="vWOHqp">The <a href="https://www.aseaofblue.com/">Kentucky Wildcats</a> will have Lynn Bowden, arguably their best recruit in the Class of 2017.</p>
<p id="d5kK2c">According to KSR, the NCAA has cleared Bowden, paving the way for him being practicing in fall camp. </p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Source tells KSR that Lynn Bowden has been cleared for his UK Football eligibility</p>— Matt Jones (@KySportsRadio) <a href="https://twitter.com/KySportsRadio/status/893631226984136709">August 5, 2017</a>
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<p id="dHMIau">The 6-1, 185-pound Warren G. Harding product is one of Mark Stoops’ highest-ranked recruits since coming to Lexington. He picked UK in January while holding offers from Penn State, Michigan, West Virginia, Michigan State, Tennessee, Wisconsin and Nebraska among others. <a href="http://www.cleveland.com/osu/2017/02/lynn_bowden_a_four-star_ath_fr.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter">Ohio State even offered Bowden at the horn</a>, but he stuck with UK to the end. </p>
<p id="25WLA4">“I’ve been here 29 years. I’ve seen them all come through here from Mario Manningham, Maurice Clarett and Daniel “Boom” Herron. Lynn is at the top of that class,” <a href="https://www.seccountry.com/kentucky/lynn-bowden-kentucky-commit-coaches-say-best-theyve-seen">Harding head coach Steve Arnold told SEC Country</a>. </p>
<p id="YFD2FS">Bowden was ranked 60th overall by Scout.com, 110th by 247, and 191st by <a href="http://Rivals.com">Rivals.com</a> for the 2017 class. 247 also ranks Bowden as the third-best overall recruit from Ohio. He’s drawn comparisons to former UK star <span>Randall Cobb</span>, and you can bet that’s the kind of role he’ll have in Lexington.</p>
<p id="NDwOTq">"I will go on the record as saying we signed the best player in Ohio,” recruiting coordinator Vince Marrow said on National Signing Day. "Lynn Bowden is the best player in Ohio."</p>
<p id="7qQiYS">Bowden is expected to play multiple positions and have a big role in the offense as a true freshman. Co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Darin Hinshaw has already said there will be Wildcat QB packages built in for the game-breaking athlete.</p>
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https://www.aseaofblue.com/2017/8/5/16101008/lynn-bowden-ncaa-elite-athlete-big-piece-kentucky-wildcatsJason Marcum2017-02-01T14:57:28-05:002017-02-01T14:57:28-05:00Danny Davis picks Wisconsin; Thayer Munford to OSU
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<p>UK misses out on two of their top 2017 targets on Signing Day. </p> <p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.aseaofblue.com/">Kentucky Wildcats</a> have missed out on their last remaining targets in 2017 that were previously uncommitted.</p>
<p>Four-star wide receiver Danny Davis committed to the <a href="https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Wisconsin Badgers</a> on National Signing Day. This comes after UK had been viewed as the leader in Davis' recruitment for several months, but Wisconsin was able to come out on top.</p>
<p>Davis, who comes from Springfield High School in Ohio, is ranked by Rivals.com as the 98th-overall recruit in the 2017 class. He holds offers from <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.theonlycolors.com/">Michigan State</a>, <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.smokingmusket.com/">West Virginia</a>, <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.blackshoediaries.com/">Penn State</a>, <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.blackheartgoldpants.com/">Iowa </a>and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.cornnation.com/">Nebraska</a> among many others.</p>
<p>Despite the miss, UK was able to sign three-star receiver Clevan Thomas, four-star receiver JaVonte Richardson, four-star athlete Tyrell Ajian, three-star athlete Joshua Ali, three-star receiver Isaiah Epps, and four-star athlete Lynn Bowden, so this loss doesn't hurt quite that bad.</p>
<p>Elsewhere, four-star tackle Thayer Munford committed to Ohio State earlier in the day. His recruitment was down to the Wildcats and Buckeyes.</p>
<p>Munford, who hails from Washington High School in Massillon (OH), is ranked by 247 as the 222nd-best prospect in 2017 in addition to a four-star rating. His offer sheet includes the likes of Alabama, Michigan State, Tennessee, Pittsburgh, Louisville, Miami (FL), and Maryland among others.</p>
<p>Mark Stoops and his staff came very close to pulling this one off. Munford took his official visit to UK during the weekend of the UCLA hoops game, which went very well by all accounts, enough that UK was viewed as the strong favorite.</p>
<p>But a late offer from dream school Ohio State was ultimately the deciding factor. It always stings to miss out on guys like Munford and Davis late in the recruiting cycle, but that's what happens when you go toe-to-toe with the big boys.</p>
https://www.aseaofblue.com/2017/2/1/12209756/danny-davis-wisconsin-kentucky-thayer-munford-ohio-stateJason Marcum2017-02-01T12:07:41-05:002017-02-01T12:07:41-05:00Phil Hoskins gives UK much-needed DL depth
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<p>Phil Hoskins is just what UK’s defensive line needed for next season. </p> <p id="Hs16O9">One of the biggest needs for UK in 2017 was defensive line help.</p>
<p id="oDmPW6">Not only does Phil Hoskins give them this, but the big defensive tackle also has the potential to play this coming season. The three-star JUCO linemen signed with UK while holding offers from Arkansas, Baylor, Colorado, Houston, Mississippi State, and Oklahoma State among others.</p>
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<p id="B4nOXW">247 has Hoskins ranked as the fourth-best JUCO defensive tackle in addition to being the 43rd-best JUCO recruit in 2017. While he may not have the same hype as some other UK signees, Hoskins may end up contributing in 2017 as much as any new Wildcat. </p>
<p id="QZtIJ5">Here is his official UK bio:</p>
<p id="txmFMc"><em><strong>Phil Hoskins, Defensive Lineman, 6-5, 280, So-Tr, Toledo, Ohio (Whitmer/Highland CC) – </strong></em><em>Strong junior college prospect … Was a three-star recruit by all of the major recruiting services out of high school before going to junior college … Among JUCO players, Scout ranks him 77th overall, while ESPN ranks him the No. 11 defensive tackle in the nation … Redshirted the 2016 season … Had 25 tackles his freshman season at Highland (Kan.) with eight TFL and four sacks in playing multiple positions along the defensive line … Named Three Rivers Athletic Conference (TRAC) All-Conference honorable mention as a senior in 2014 at Whitmer, playing for coach Jerry Bell … Has a wing span of 84 inches … Has three years of eligibility remaining … Chose Kentucky over Arkansas, Baylor, Mississippi State, Houston and Oklahoma State. </em></p>
<p id="lx3VfI"><em><strong>Coach Stoops says:</strong></em><em> “Phil has great size and length. He has shown the ability to rush the passer. We’re excited that he comes in as a junior college player with three years of eligibility remaining.”</em></p>
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https://www.aseaofblue.com/2017/2/1/14472412/phil-hoskins-gives-uk-much-needed-depthJason Marcum2017-02-01T11:23:57-05:002017-02-01T11:23:57-05:00Kentucky Wildcats Football: Top 25 Recruiting Class for Mark Stoops
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<p>The Wildcats signed 24 out of 24 of their commitments in one of Stoops’ best class. </p> <p id="Kn55bw">With National Signing Day all but wrapped up for the Kentucky Wildcats, Mark Stoops and Vince Marrow, along with the rest of the coaching staff, put the finishing touches on a top 25 recruiting class. </p>
<p id="6k8hkn">According to <a href="http://Rivals.com">Rivals.com</a>, <a href="https://n.rivals.com/team_rankings/">the Wildcats are sitting at #25</a>, right in front of the Louisville Cardinals at #26. What other teams did the ‘Cats beat out? Mississippi State, Arkansas, Michigan State, Baylor, and Texas, just to name a few.</p>
<p id="L5Wnwk">Thanks to four star commits like Lynn Bowden, Joshua Paschal, JaVonte Richardson, and Tyrell Ajian, UK finished with one of their best ever class under coach Stoops.</p>
<aside id="6Cr016"><div data-anthem-component="readmore" data-anthem-component-data='{"stories":[{"title":"Signing Day Headlines and Open Thread","url":"http://www.aseaofblue.com/2017/2/1/14464350/kentucky-wildcats-national-signing-day-headlines-open-thread"},{"title":"Jordan Wright sticks with Kentucky","url":"http://www.aseaofblue.com/2017/2/1/14471242/jordan-wright-sticks-with-kentucky"},{"title":"Lynn Bowden signs with UK Football","url":"http://www.aseaofblue.com/2017/2/1/14470000/lynn-bowden-signs-uk-football"}]}'></div></aside><p id="BUUm9f">Last season, the ‘Cats were #29, in 2015 they were #34, in 2014 they were #18, and in 2013 they were #29. As you can see, they have been hovering in the top 30’s in the Stoops era outside of 2015.</p>
<p id="tC94EW">It cannot be understated how valuable the end of the season was for this team. With seven wins, a victory over a top 25 Louisville Cardinal team at their house with the Heisman Trophy winner on their team, and a New Years Eve Bowl, Stoops was able to keep the class together and even make a late recruiting run in December and January.</p>
<p id="kBO8cQ">The ‘Cats had early decommits at the beginning of the season with guys like Russ Yeast, Mac Jones, and Michael Warren dropping out, but they recovered nicely and put an exclamation point on 2016.</p>
<p id="unDSMp">The class is heavy on offensive athletes and defensive linemen, two areas that are always in need. </p>
<p id="uY4kF0">Now the challenge is to keep momentum rolling in 2017 as most of the team is returning and expectations are higher than ever to again reach a bowl game.</p>
<p id="VuV2Te"><strong>Update: </strong>The Wildcats have the twenty-ninth best recruiting class <a href="http://247sports.com/Season/2017-Football/CompositeTeamRankings">according to 24/7.</a> They have the<a href="https://www.scout.com/college/football/recruiting/a.z?s=73&p=9&c=14&yr=2017"> thirty-third best class </a>according to <a href="http://Scout.com">Scout.com</a>. I’ll stick with Rivals.</p>
https://www.aseaofblue.com/2017/2/1/14471684/kentucky-wildcats-football-top-25-recruiting-class-for-mark-stoopsJames Streble2017-02-01T10:59:09-05:002017-02-01T10:59:09-05:00Jordan Wright sticks with Kentucky
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<p>Despite some unexpected suspense, UK keeps hold of the big-time pass-rusher. </p> <p id="DZyXBt">The <a href="https://www.aseaofblue.com/">Kentucky Wildcats</a> have managed to keep <span>Jordan Wright</span>.</p>
<p id="6p7nN2">Despite a late push from Miami, not to mention Wright teasing a possible flip, UK was able to keep the big-time defensive end. In addition to the Hurricanes, Wright held offers from Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Florida State, North Carolina, Oklahoma, and USC among many others.</p>
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<p id="tf8FQO">Wright is ranked 334th overall by 247 in addition to being the 26th-best defensive end. Rivals.com ranks him 25th among 2017 defensive ends. The two-sport standout could also join the basketball team as a walk-on at some point in his college career. </p>
<p id="c757ry">Here is his official UK bio:</p>
<p id="ftIMTh"><em><strong>Jordan Wright, Outside Linebacker, 6-5, 250, Fr-HS, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (Dillard) –</strong></em><em> Dual-sport standout in football and basketball …. A three-star football recruit … Rivals ranks him as the 25th-best defensive end and the 80th-best prospect in Florida, while 247Sports has him as the No. 28 weakside defensive end in the country and the No. 67 player in the state of Florida … Is the 46th-best defensive end in the class of 2017 by ESPN who says, “Wright is a tall, lean defender with some good tools and upside, especially as pass rusher” … Coached by Lorenzo Davis … Compiled 25 sacks as a senior … Doubled as a tight end in the red zone, catching six touchdowns, including a critical score against Boynton Beach in the District 15-6A three-team tiebreaker to lead Dillard to the district title … Earned Sun Sentinel's All-Broward first-team defensive honors in helping the Panthers finish 6-4 overall … As a shooting guard, was a back-to-back preseason Fab Five selection and was an All-County pick … Led the Panthers’ hoops team to a Class 6A state title as a junior … Chose Kentucky over offers from Central Florida, Tennessee, South Carolina, Notre Dame, and Georgia.</em></p>
<p id="CHAOZY"><em><strong>Coach Stoops says:</strong></em><em> “Jordan’s success in multiple sports shows his athleticism. He has great length and speed off the edge. He could be another player who could contribute at a young age.”</em></p>
https://www.aseaofblue.com/2017/2/1/14471242/jordan-wright-sticks-with-kentuckyJason Marcum2017-02-01T09:59:27-05:002017-02-01T09:59:27-05:00Tyrell Ajian signs with UK
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<p>Another Ohio star signs with the Cats.</p> <p id="ovoryS">The <a href="https://www.aseaofblue.com/">Kentucky Wildcats</a> continue to land some of the best recruits from Ohio.</p>
<p id="NGRY8x">The latest Buckeye state star coming to the Bluegrass is Tyrell Ajian, who has officially signed with UK. The four-star athlete is ranked 168th overall, the fifth-best athlete and the seventh-best Ohio recruit by 247. ESPN ranks him 244th overall and the ninth-best prospect from Ohio. </p>
<p id="nLPn2X">Among the long list of schools who’ve offered Ajian include Michigan, Iowa, Michigan State, Notre Dame, Tennessee, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Pitt and Nebraska among others. </p>
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<p id="HVBGMO">Here is Ajian’s official bio: </p>
<p id="JAJief"><em><strong>Tyrell Ajian, Defensive Back, 6-0, 190, Fr-HS, Mansfield, Ohio (Madison Comprehensive) –</strong></em><em> Combination athlete in high school, playing defensive back and wide receiver … Four-star prospect by 247Sports, Rivals and ESPN … Rivals ranks him the No. 10 overall prospect in the state of Ohio and the No. 23 athlete in the class of 2017 … ESPN has him as the No. 8 safety in the country … Scout says, “He has the size college coaches desire in their defensive backs and is very athletic and has a nose for the football” … First-team OCC All-Conference and honorable mention second-team All-Northwest Ohio in 2016 … Nominated for the 2017 U.S. Army All-</em><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/college-football/teams/american"><em>American</em></a><em> Bowl … Had three interceptions and 54 tackles as a junior, along with 783 receiving yards, 551 rushing yards and 19 touchdowns … OCC Offensive Player of the Year and first-team Offense All-Northwest Ohio in 2015 … Also excelled on the basketball court, becoming a member of Madison’s 1,000-point club during his senior season … Coached by Jamie Masi … Chose Kentucky over Michigan State, Tennessee, West Virginia and Notre Dame … Name is pronounced "Ajian (a-jun)" </em></p>
<p id="0UcbmX"><em>Coach Stoops says: “Tyrell is a versatile athlete who can play every position in the secondary and has shown great leadership. His awareness and instincts have been evident on the football field and basketball court.”</em></p>
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https://www.aseaofblue.com/2017/2/1/14470442/tyrell-ajian-signs-with-ukJason Marcum2017-02-01T09:40:15-05:002017-02-01T09:40:15-05:00Yusuf Corker signs with Kentucky
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<p>The Cats hold on to their top DB pledge in 2017. </p> <p id="HmpSt5">Yusuf Corker is officially a Wildcat.</p>
<p id="cIQejS">The four-star defensive back has faxed in his letter of intent, becoming one of the top defenders to join UK in the 2017 class. He has reported offers from the likes of Penn State, Auburn, Alabama, Clemson, Georgia, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Stanford, and Florida State among others.</p>
<p id="9AaMwa">Corker is ranked 261st overall by Scout.com and the No. 1 cornerback from Georgia. ESPN ranks him 221st overall and the 21st-best cornerback in 2017.</p>
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<p id="oytvGP">Here is his official UK bio: </p>
<p id="KxmACe"><em><strong>Yusuf Corker, Defensive Back, 6-0, 190, Fr-HS, McDonough, Ga. (Woodland) </strong></em><em>– Four-star defensive back and receiver at Woodland High School in Stockbridge, Ga., where he was coached by Steve Davenport ... The nation's No. 26 cornerback by ESPN and Scout … The No. 1 cornerback in the state of Georgia by Scout.com ... ESPN says "Has lock down skill set, can play on an island. Makes great reads on the underneath pass with precise timing and anticipation. Transitions fluidly with limited wasted motion in and out of his pedal” ... Was timed at 4.63 in the 40 … Made 26 tackles, including 23 solo, along with three interceptions, two fumble recoveries and two blocked punts on defense in 2016 ... Offensively, had 20 receptions for 447 yards and four touchdowns for a 23.0 yards per reception average … Helped lead his team to a 10-3 overall record and the 4-5A playoffs as a senior ... Two-time member of the Atlanta Journal Constitution’s All-Metro Team … Named to the AJC’s All-State Defensive Team as senior … Chose Kentucky over South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia Tech, Penn State and Michigan State … Name is pronounced "Yusuf (YOU-suf)" </em></p>
<p id="WowGSH"><em><strong>Coach Stoops says</strong></em><em>: “Yusuf is a strong, physical defensive back. He is very dedicated to his craft and a strong leader.”</em></p>
https://www.aseaofblue.com/2017/2/1/14470184/yusuf-corker-signs-kentuckyJason Marcum2017-02-01T09:27:11-05:002017-02-01T09:27:11-05:00Lynn Bowden signs with UK Football
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<p>The elite Ohio athlete becomes one of the biggest signees in the Mark Stoops era. </p> <p id="xrcJFu">The <a href="https://www.aseaofblue.com/">Kentucky Wildcats</a> have signed arguably their best recruit in 2017.</p>
<p id="PXhNXp">Lynn Bowden made it official by signing with UK and giving Mark Stoops one of his highest-ranked signees since coming to Lexington. He picked UK while holding offers from Michigan, Michigan State, Tennessee, Wisconsin and Nebraska among others. </p>
<p id="L8pWnk">The four-star athlete is ranked 60th overall by Scout.com, 110th by 247, and 191st by <a href="http://Rivals.com">Rivals.com</a>. 247 also ranks Bowden as the third-best overall recruit from Ohio. He’s expected to play multiple positions at UK during his freshman season, and Darin Hinshaw has already said there will be wildcat QB packages built in for the game-breaking athlete. </p>
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<p id="FaeqvC"><em><strong>Lynn Bowden, Athlete, 6-1, 190, Fr-HS, Youngstown, Ohio (Warren Harding) </strong></em><em>– Considered to be one of the most dynamic playmakers in the country … A four-star prospect by all the major recruiting services … Ranked one of the top 100 players in the 2017 class by ESPN and Scout … Ranked as the nation’s No. 5 athlete by 247Sports … Scout lists him as the No. 60 overall prospect in the class … Drawing comparisons to former UK athlete </em><span><em>Randall Cobb</em></span><em> as he played quarterback in high school but can also play wide receiver and several other positions on offense and special teams … Scout recruiting analyst Bill Greene said, “He’s a threat to score every time he touches the football and when he gets in a college system where he’s not the focal point of the defense, he could really be dangerous then” … Another Scout analyst said, “Everybody’s goal was to stop him, and he ran right through everybody” … Ended his senior season throwing for 1,366 yards, rushing for 2,277 yards and accounting for 57 total touchdowns … Named the 2016 Division II Offensive Player of the Year, the Northeast Ohio Inland District Offensive Player of the Year and Trumbull County Player of the Year … Runner-up for Mr. Football in Ohio … Helped lead the Raiders to an 11-2 overall record and a trip to the Division II Regional Championship … Owns or shares 16 school records and is Ohio’s sixth all-time rusher with 7,387 yards and 10th in rushing touchdowns with 91 … Also excels in basketball, averaging 24.0 points, 6.0 rebounds and 7.0 assists per game as a senior …. Picked Kentucky after offers from Penn State, Indiana, Michigan State, Michigan and others … Name is pronounced "Bowden (BO-den)"</em></p>
<p id="PdvfDX"><em><strong>Coach Stoops says:</strong></em><em> “Lynn is one of the most explosive high school athletes we’ve signed at Kentucky. He’s extremely dynamic with the ball, a play maker who can play multiple positions.”</em></p>
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