Tailback was a position of need for Kentucky in the 2023 recruiting cycle. The Wildcats had to find a quality high school running back in this class. UK did just that by landing Douglasville (Ga.) South Paulding senior Jamarion Wilcox on National Singing Day.
The Peach State prep star rushed for over 2,000 yards in 12 games as a senior averaging 9.0 yards per rush. That big year resulted in heavy recruiting interest from Auburn, Clemson, and Ohio State. Fortunately, Kentucky started to recruit this three-star prospect heavily in the summer before his senior year. That long relationship paid off in the end.