Editor’s note: This article was originally published on Dec. 6, 2019 following Joey Gatewood’s commitment to Kentucky. Gatewood has since received waivers from the NCAA and SEC for immediate eligibility for the 2020 season.
[Back in December], former Auburn quarterback and top-40 recruit Joey Gatewood announced his transfer decision on social media, choosing Kentucky over interest and offers from a plethora of other schools including Florida.
On the surface level, it’s obvious what Gatewood brings to the table. At 6-foot-5, 237 pounds, the former four-star prospect is known as a strong, fast, and athletic dual-threat playmaker in the backfield.