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Meet the Rookies: Dramatic Recruitment brought Kobi Albert to Kentucky

Sixty percent of Kentucky’s lauded 2022 football recruiting class were blue chip prospects. Of the 12 four-star talents, Kobi Albert might be slept on the most. If not for unprecedented drama in the final hours of Kiyaunta Goodwin‘s recruitment, the addition of Albert would have stolen the show on signing day.

High Stakes Recruiting Drama

Kentucky was confident they could secure a commitment from Kobi Albert. Even though he committed to Auburn shortly after camping with Kentucky, Jon Sumrall’s pursuit did not slow. Albert spent the last weekend of the recruiting cycle on an official visit to Kentucky.