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Lance Heard

OT | Portal 2026 | From Tennessee | Ht: 6-6 | Wt: 330

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 97Entered Portal: 01/01/26Committed: 01/10/26Single SourceFresh2 years left

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KentuckyEnrolled

Lance Heard is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Tennessee to Kentucky.

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Coleton Price

IOL | Portal 2026 | From Baylor | Ht: 6-3 | Wt: 318

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 94Entered Portal: 01/02/26Committed: 01/05/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

KentuckyEnrolled

Coleton Price is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Baylor to Kentucky.

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Tegra Tshabola

IOL | Portal 2026 | From Ohio State | Ht: 6-6 | Wt: 322

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 93Entered Portal: 01/04/26Committed: 01/12/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

KentuckyEnrolled

Tegra Tshabola is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Ohio State to Kentucky.

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Elijah Barnes

LB | Portal 2026 | From Texas | Ht: 6-1 | Wt: 244

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 92Entered Portal: 01/07/26Committed: 01/11/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

KentuckyEnrolled

Elijah Barnes is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Texas to Kentucky.

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Cutter Boley

QB | Portal 2026 | To Arizona State | Ht: 6-5 | Wt: 220

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 91Entered Portal: 01/01/26Committed: 01/04/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

Arizona StateEnrolled

Cutter Boley is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Kentucky to Arizona State.

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Jordan Castell

S | Portal 2026 | From Florida | Ht: 6-2 | Wt: 213

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 91Entered Portal: 12/15/25Committed: 01/08/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

KentuckyEnrolled

Jordan Castell is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Florida to Kentucky.

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Kenny Minchey

QB | Portal 2026 | From Notre Dame | Ht: 6-2 | Wt: 208

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 91Entered Portal: 12/08/25Committed: 01/04/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

KentuckyEnrolled

Kenny Minchey is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Notre Dame to Kentucky.

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Dante Dowdell

RB | Portal 2026 | To Georgia | Ht: 6-2 | Wt: 227

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 90Entered Portal: 01/03/26Committed: 01/12/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

GeorgiaEnrolled

Dante Dowdell is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Kentucky to Georgia.

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Cameron Miller

WR | Portal 2026 | To Ole Miss | Ht: 5-11 | Wt: 167

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 88Entered Portal: 01/07/26Committed: 01/12/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

Ole MissEnrolled

Cameron Miller is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Kentucky to Ole Miss.

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CJ Baxter

RB | Portal 2026 | From Texas | Ht: 6-1 | Wt: 227

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 88Entered Portal: 12/08/25Committed: 01/11/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

KentuckyEnrolled

CJ Baxter is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Texas to Kentucky.

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Nic Anderson

WR | Portal 2026 | From LSU | Ht: 6-4 | Wt: 208

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 88Entered Portal: 01/14/26Committed: 01/16/26Single SourceFresh2 years left

Reported schools

KentuckyEnrolled

Nic Anderson is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from LSU to Kentucky.

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Quintin Simmons Jr.

WR | Portal 2026 | To Miami (OH) | Ht: 6-1 | Wt: 171

Transfer PortalHS rating: 88Entered Portal: 01/01/26Committed: 01/02/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

Miami (OH)Committed

Quintin Simmons Jr. is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Kentucky to Miami (OH).

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Outgoing from Kentucky
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Darrin Strey

OT | Portal 2026 | To LSU | Ht: 6-7 | Wt: 322

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 87Entered Portal: 01/10/26Committed: 01/12/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

LSUEnrolled

Darrin Strey is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Kentucky to LSU.

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Jamarrion Harkless

DL | Portal 2026 | From Purdue | Ht: 6-3 | Wt: 345

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 87Entered Portal: 12/08/25Committed: 01/07/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

KentuckyEnrolled

Jamarrion Harkless is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Purdue to Kentucky.

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Tavion Wallace

LB | Portal 2026 | From Arkansas | Ht: 6-1 | Wt: 239

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 87Entered Portal: 12/11/25Committed: 01/03/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

KentuckyEnrolled

Tavion Wallace is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Arkansas to Kentucky.

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Aaron Gates

S | Portal 2026 | From Florida | Ht: 6-0 | Wt: 198

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 86Entered Portal: 12/30/25Committed: 01/06/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

KentuckyEnrolled

Aaron Gates is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Florida to Kentucky.

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Antonio O'Berry

EDGE | Portal 2026 | From Gardner-Webb | Ht: 6-6 | Wt: 240

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 86Entered Portal: 12/09/25Committed: 01/04/26Single SourceFresh2 years left

Reported schools

KentuckyEnrolled

Antonio O'Berry is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Gardner-Webb to Kentucky.

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Austin Ramsey

DL | Portal 2026 | To Kansas State | Ht: 6-4 | Wt: 303

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 86Entered Portal: 12/30/25Committed: 01/07/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

Kansas StateEnrolled

Austin Ramsey is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Kentucky to Kansas State.

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Callum Wither

QB | Portal 2026 | From Laurier | Ht: 6-3 | Wt: 213

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 86Entered Portal: 01/14/26Committed: 03/12/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

KentuckyEnrolled

Callum Wither is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Laurier to Kentucky.

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Cam Dooley

S | Portal 2026 | To Florida | Ht: 6-2 | Wt: 208

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 86Entered Portal: 01/04/26Committed: 01/07/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

FloridaEnrolled

Cam Dooley is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Kentucky to Florida.

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DJ Waller Jr.

CB | Portal 2026 | To Louisville | Ht: 6-3 | Wt: 203

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 86Entered Portal: 12/31/25Committed: 01/04/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

LouisvilleEnrolled

DJ Waller Jr. is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Kentucky to Louisville.

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Evan Wibberley

IOL | Portal 2026 | To Louisville | Ht: 6-5 | Wt: 304

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 86Entered Portal: 01/15/26Committed: 01/18/26Single SourceFresh2 years left

Reported schools

LouisvilleEnrolled

Evan Wibberley is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Kentucky to Louisville.

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Hasaan Sykes

CB | Portal 2026 | From Western Carolina | Ht: 6-0 | Wt: 185

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 86Entered Portal: 11/23/25Committed: 01/05/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

KentuckyEnrolled

Hasaan Sykes is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Western Carolina to Kentucky.

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Ja'Kayden Ferguson

WR | Portal 2026 | From Arkansas | Ht: 6-2 | Wt: 187

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 86Entered Portal: 01/10/26Committed: 01/11/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

KentuckyEnrolled

Ja'Kayden Ferguson is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Arkansas to Kentucky.

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Jacob Smith

EDGE | Portal 2026 | To Louisville | Ht: 6-4 | Wt: 242

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 86Entered Portal: 01/01/26Committed: 01/07/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

LouisvilleEnrolled

Jacob Smith is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Kentucky to Louisville.

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Javeon Campbell

EDGE | Portal 2026 | To Alabama A&M | Ht: 6-5 | Wt: 246

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 86Entered Portal: 12/30/25Committed: 02/05/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

Alabama A&MCommitted

Javeon Campbell is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Kentucky to Alabama A&M.

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Jerod Smith II

DL | Portal 2026 | To Louisville | Ht: 6-4 | Wt: 275

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 86Entered Portal: 01/01/26Committed: 01/07/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

LouisvilleEnrolled

Jerod Smith II is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Kentucky to Louisville.

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Jovantae Barnes

RB | Portal 2026 | From Oklahoma | Ht: 6-0 | Wt: 211

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 86Entered Portal: 12/24/25Committed: 01/06/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

KentuckyEnrolled

Jovantae Barnes is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Oklahoma to Kentucky.

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Landyn Watson

LB | Portal 2026 | To Kansas | Ht: 6-1 | Wt: 242

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 86Entered Portal: 12/04/25Committed: 01/05/26Single SourceFresh1 years left

Reported schools

KansasEnrolled

Landyn Watson is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Kentucky to Kansas.

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Mark Manfred III

CB | Portal 2026 | From Missouri | Ht: 6-1 | Wt: 166

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 86Entered Portal: 12/31/25Committed: 01/11/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

KentuckyEnrolled

Mark Manfred III is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Missouri to Kentucky.

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Max Anderson

IOL | Portal 2026 | From Tennessee | Ht: 6-5 | Wt: 311

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 86Entered Portal: 12/31/25Committed: 01/06/26Single SourceFresh4 years left

Reported schools

KentuckyEnrolled

Max Anderson is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Tennessee to Kentucky.

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Olaus Alinen

OT | Portal 2026 | From Alabama | Ht: 6-6 | Wt: 322

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 86Entered Portal: 01/02/26Committed: 01/07/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

KentuckyEnrolled

Olaus Alinen is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Alabama to Kentucky.

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Quay'sheed Scott

CB | Portal 2026 | To South Carolina | Ht: 6-0 | Wt: 196

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 86Entered Portal: 01/06/26Committed: 01/09/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

South CarolinaEnrolled

Quay'sheed Scott is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Kentucky to South Carolina.

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Shane Carr

WR | Portal 2026 | From Southern Utah | Ht: 6-2 | Wt: 190

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 86Entered Portal: 12/04/25Committed: 01/19/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

KentuckyEnrolled

Shane Carr is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Southern Utah to Kentucky.

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Steven Soles Jr.

LB | Portal 2026 | To Arkansas | Ht: 6-2 | Wt: 235

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 86Entered Portal: 12/11/25Committed: 01/07/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

ArkansasEnrolled

Steven Soles Jr. is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Kentucky to Arkansas.

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Ahmad Breaux

DL | Portal 2026 | From LSU | Ht: 6-3 | Wt: 278

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 85Entered Portal: 12/08/25Committed: 01/06/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

KentuckyEnrolled

Ahmad Breaux is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from LSU to Kentucky.

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Brock Coffman

WR | Portal 2026 | From Louisville | Ht: 6-0 | Wt: 180

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 85Entered Portal: 01/12/26Committed: 01/13/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

KentuckyEnrolled

Brock Coffman is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Louisville to Kentucky.

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Cyrus Reyes

S | Portal 2026 | From Mississippi State | Ht: 6-1 | Wt: 200

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 85Entered Portal: 01/03/26Committed: 01/11/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

KentuckyEnrolled

Cyrus Reyes is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Mississippi State to Kentucky.

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Dominic Wiseman

DL | Portal 2026 | From South Alabama | Ht: 6-2 | Wt: 300

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 85Entered Portal: 12/16/25Committed: 01/10/26Single SourceFresh2 years left

Reported schools

KentuckyEnrolled

Dominic Wiseman is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from South Alabama to Kentucky.

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Entered portal
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Jamarion Wilcox

RB | Portal 2026 | To TBD | Ht: 5-7 | Wt: 195

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 85Entered Portal: 01/15/26Committed: Not yetSingle SourceFresh

Jamarion Wilcox is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Kentucky, with no destination confirmed.

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Jesse Anderson III

S | Portal 2026 | From Pittsburgh | Ht: 6-0 | Wt: 185

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 85Entered Portal: 12/19/25Committed: 01/09/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

KentuckyEnrolled

Jesse Anderson III is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Pittsburgh to Kentucky.

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Mark Robinson

OT | Portal 2026 | From UTEP | Ht: 6-5 | Wt: 320

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 85Entered Portal: 12/13/25Committed: 01/11/26Single SourceFresh3 years left

Reported schools

KentuckyEnrolled

Mark Robinson is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from UTEP to Kentucky.

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