Kentucky’s 2020 football recruiting class is one of the most talented groups of individuals ever assembled at UK. A group ranked in the top 25 nationally that featured five-star defensive lineman Justin Rogers, four-star quarterback Beau Allen and four-star receiver Michael Drennen, the first number called was actually from a three-star prospect, running back JuTahn McClain.
The Cincinnati native wasted no time getting to work. McClain arrived in time for spring practice and immediately impressed Eddie Gran, earning rave reviews from the offensive coordinator and running backs coach. A freshman who forced his way into the rotation, three games into the season he earned his first snap, a 17-yard carry against Mississippi State that ended with a thud as he lowered his shoulder into the defender.