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Scott Padgett’s son will be a preferred walk-on for the UK Football team

Kentucky is bringing a UK legacy to Lexington.

Lucas Padgett announced Monday evening that he has committed to play for the University of Kentucky. A 6-foot-4, 290-pound offensive lineman, he is the son of Scott Padgett, a member of UK’s 1998 National Champion basketball team, and former UK volleyball star Cynthia Dozier Padgett.

All Glory to God???Blessed to announce that I am 100% to @UKFootball #BBN???@HWD_Football @LaCuevaFootball @336edits pic.twitter.com/gEuff7w2kS

— Lucas Padgett (@Lucas_padgett32) February 9, 2021

The younger Padgett was an all-state offensive lineman in Birmingham.