The early signing period is always good for a recruiting surprise or two. When there is a coaching change, you should expect the unexpected. Kentucky made their first big splash of the Will Stein era. Get out your spatulas.
Kenny Darby decommitted from LSU on Tuesday. New broke that Kentucky hired former LSU offensive coordinator Joe Sloan on Thursday. The Cats then added Darby to their recruiting class on Friday. There is never a dull moment in college football recruiting.
The Bossier City (La.) Airline wideout instantly becomes the highest ranked player in Kentucky’s 2026 class.