Kentucky entered the 2022 season with six scholarship tailbacks on the roster, but three of them were in their senior year. The running back position could turn over quickly, and the Cats did not sign a player in the class of 2022.
Addressing tailback in the class of 2023 was always going to be a top priority for the program.
Kentucky had two commitments in the fold by July, but things can change fast in college football recruiting. Frankfort (Ky.) Franklin Country senior Kaden Moorman decomitted from the Wildcats on Oct. 21, and Birmingham (Ala.