Daveren Rayner was a solid recruiting win for Kentucky in the spring transfer portal window. The former MAC linebacker will provide help instantly in Lexington.
Kentucky left the 2022 season knowing who their starters were at off-ball linebacker. D’Eryk Jackson and Trevin Wallace each closed the year strong and both South Georgia natives have multiple years of eligibility remaining. The two inside linebackers will play a critical role for Brad White‘s defense over the next couple of years, but depth was a concern.
The Wildcats only had four scholarship linebackers on the roster during spring practice with class of 2023 signee Jayvant Brown scheduled to join the team this summer.