How good is Kentucky's 2026 recruiting class?

Kentucky holds the #29 class nationally for 2026 at 224.0 class points, with 17 tracked commits and 3 blue-chips. Rankings use CollegeFootballData class ratings.

Who are Kentucky's top 2026 commits?

Kenny Darby (4★ WR), Matt Ponatoski (4★ QB), Andre Clarke Jr. (4★ CB), and more.

Who has Kentucky added from the transfer portal?

Lance Heard (OT, from Tennessee), Coleton Price (IOL, from Baylor), Tegra Tshabola (IOL, from Ohio State).

SEC · 2026 recruiting

Kentucky recruiting class

#29

Class rank

#29

national

Class points

224.0

CFBD rating

Commits tracked

top recruits

Blue-chips

4-5 star

Avg ★

3.18

per commit

2026 commits

NatlRecruitPosStarsRating

218Kenny DarbyBossier City, LAWR★★★★★0.9204

219Matt PonatoskiCincinnati, OHQB★★★★★0.9201

249Andre Clarke Jr.Richmond, VACB★★★★★0.9145

634Isaiah McMillianKaty, TXCB★★★★★0.8833

634Ben DuncumAustin, TXDL★★★★★0.8833

634Justyn HartleyHoover, ALEDGE★★★★★0.8833

634Lincoln WatkinsPort Huron, MITE★★★★★0.8833

833Prince JeanValdosta, GAWR★★★★★0.8767

966Denairius GrayHollywood, FLWR★★★★★0.8733

1114Cameron Miller Jr.Hammond, INOT★★★★★0.8700

1358Davis McCraySan Antonio, TXWR★★★★★0.8644

1523Delvecchio Alston IITrussville, ALRB★★★★★0.8611

1566Tyler WrightBixby, OKS★★★★★0.8600

2251Isaiah JacksonMount Vernon, KYATH★★★★★0.8478

2533Hank TimonBrookville, INOT★★★★★0.8400

2533Jay'Quan CrawfordFrankfort, KYRB★★★★★0.8400

3115Ben MyersPaducah, KYIOL★★★★★0.8200

Transfers in 4

Lance HeardOT · Immediate

fromTennessee

Coleton PriceIOL · Immediate

fromBaylor

Tegra TshabolaIOL · Immediate

fromOhio State

Kenny MincheyQB · Immediate

fromNotre Dame

Transfers out 1

Dante DowdellRB · Immediate

toGeorgia

Kentucky scout report →All 2026 recruiting →

Ratings, stars and rankings from CollegeFootballData. Commit and portal lists cover the tracked top recruits for the 2026 cycle.