Kentucky football has not had a heavy recruiting presence in South Florida recently. Linebackers coach Mike Stoops is attempting to change that.
The former Arizona head coach and Oklahoma defensive coordinator has some strong ties in the Miami and Ft. Lauderdale area. To close the 2023 cycle, Stoops landed high three-star linebacker Jayvant Brown out of Ft. Lauderdale (Fla.) St. Thomas Aquinas. Stoops has Kentucky back in that area in 2024.
Three-star safety Casey Etienne visited Kentucky over the weekend.
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