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The Kentucky Wildcats football team will be welcoming on three preferred walk-on players from the state of Kentucky.
Christian County quarterback Kolbe Langhi, Paintsville Lineman Tyler Couch, and North Oldham wide receiver Tyler Beisner will be part of the Wildcats squad next season.
Langhi racked up more than 100 total touchdowns over his career as Christian County’s starting quarterback and the team finished with an 11-1 record this past season.
I’m excited to announce that I will be continuing my education and football career at the University of Kentucky! #BBN ⚪️ pic.twitter.com/Vgw2NhdE6w
— Kolbe Langhi (@KLanghi) February 19, 2018
Langhi reportedly visited both Vanderbilt and Louisville before deciding to become a Wildcat, according to Kentucky Sports Radio’s Nick Roush.
Couch is the son of former Wildcat Joey Couch, who played under Jerry Claiborne and Bill Curry at Kentucky.
Excited to announce i will be signing Friday at 2 pm as a PWO to the University of Kentucky ⚪️ @DerekSTerry @CoachDeanHood #BBN #catsby90 #legacycontinues pic.twitter.com/ylf9yfBBl3
— Tyler Couch (@geepouch) February 8, 2018
He totaled 41 tackles for the Paintsville Tigers this past season in which the team finished 11-2.
Beisner is a wide receiver from North Oldham High School. He is the son of TJ Beisner, a host of KSTV and a member of the Kentucky sports media.
North Oldham's Tyler Beisner signs to play football at University of Kentucky. pic.twitter.com/xBtSKdvWlb
— Oldham Era Sports (@OldhamEraSports) February 20, 2018
Some recent notable walk-ons that have made significant contributions for the Wildcats on the gridiron include Cole Mosier, Charles Walker, Charles Moushey, and many others.