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How UK and UGA starters ranked as recruits

How UK and UGA starters ranked as recruits

Take a look at how Kentucky and Georgia projected starters ranked coming out of high school as recruits.

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9/12/24
 • Justin Rowland
How projected UK and UT starters ranked as recruits

How projected UK and UT starters ranked as recruits

Cats Illustrated takes a look at how expected starters for Kentucky and Tennessee ranked as high school recruits...

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10/23/23
 • Justin Rowland
Recruiting Comparison: Kentucky-Florida

Recruiting Comparison: Kentucky-Florida

How did Kentucky and Florida projected starters rank as high school recruits?

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9/25/23
 • Justin Rowland
Three-Point Stance: Fired coaches, redshirt defenders, best players

Three-Point Stance: Fired coaches, redshirt defenders, best players

The recruiting violations were the final straw for Jeremy Pruitt at Tennessee.

1/19/21
 • Mike Farrell
The highest-ranked Kentucky defensive linemen of the Rivals era

The highest-ranked Kentucky defensive linemen of the Rivals era

Cats Illustrated looks back at Commonwealth's top defensive line prospects of the past two decades.

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7/17/20
 • Justin Rowland
Rivals Roundtable: Analysts' wildest stories from recruiting trail

Rivals Roundtable: Analysts' wildest stories from recruiting trail

From Snoop Dogg to Churchill Downs to scary scuffles, our analysts have seen a lot on the recruiting trail.

10/30/19
 • Staff
The 2019 Ky recruiting class was the best in rivals' era, which school won?

The 2019 Ky recruiting class was the best in rivals' era, which school won?

The 2019 Kentucky recruiting class was far and away the best in the state's history. Which school capitalized?

2/6/19
 • Dave Lackford
2018 KyPreps All-State Squad: Offense

2018 KyPreps All-State Squad: Offense

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12/31/18
 • Dave Lackford
Week in Commits: Power Five commits from Nov. 26 - Dec. 2

Week in Commits: Power Five commits from Nov. 26 - Dec. 2

Twenty-eight prospects, including four-star QB Harrison Bailey, pledged to Power Five programs last week.

12/3/18
 • Aaron Dickens
Quick Look: JJ Weaver

Quick Look: JJ Weaver

A highlight reel of four-star defensive end and Kentucky Wildcats commit JJ Weaver.

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11/30/18
 • David Berry
Scouting Breakdown: New Kentucky commitment JJ Weaver

Scouting Breakdown: New Kentucky commitment JJ Weaver

What kind of player is UK getting in JJ Weaver? We've got your in-depth breakdown at Cats Illustrated.

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11/30/18
 • Justin Rowland
Instant Analysis: Weaver is a Wildcat

Instant Analysis: Weaver is a Wildcat

JJ Weaver's choice of Kentucky opens up many angles for analysis and that's one of our specialties.

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11/30/18
 • Justin Rowland
Recruiting Roundtable: The impact of Weaver to Kentucky

Recruiting Roundtable: The impact of Weaver to Kentucky

UK recruiting experts Dave Lackford, Travis Graf and Justin Rowland chime in with JJ Weaver takes.

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11/30/18
 • Cats Illustrated
Rivals250 edge defender J.J. Weaver commits to Kentucky

Rivals250 edge defender J.J. Weaver commits to Kentucky

Kentucky's in-state recruiting momentum continues to build with the commitment of four-star prospect JJ Weaver.

11/30/18
 • Justin Rowland
Decision Preview: J.J. Weaver

Decision Preview: J.J. Weaver

The preview, analysis and predictions you need before four-star edge defender J.J. Weaver's Friday decision.

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11/27/18
 • Justin Rowland
Southeast Spotlight: Five recruits to track as Early Signing Period nears

Southeast Spotlight: Five recruits to track as Early Signing Period nears

The recruitment of five-star Jadon Haselwood will be closely watched as the Early Signing Period nears.

11/20/18
 • Chad Simmons and Woody Wommack
UM sliding with Weaver, but one factor could change things

UM sliding with Weaver, but one factor could change things

Miami's sliding out of the picture with JJ Weaver, but something could get UM back into it. Read on.

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11/13/18
 • CaneSport.com
Louisville commits and targets weigh in on Bobby Petrino's firing

Louisville commits and targets weigh in on Bobby Petrino's firing

Louisville commits and top recruiting targets weigh in on Bobby Petrino's firing.

11/11/18
 • Dave Lackford, Chad Simmons and Woody Wommack
Programs that will benefit from Louisville's coaching transition

Programs that will benefit from Louisville's coaching transition

These five programs stand to benefit directly from Bobby Petrino's ouster at Louisville.

11/11/18
 • Woody Wommack
SEC: Each team's biggest Early Signing Period question

SEC: Each team's biggest Early Signing Period question

The recruitment of Darnell Wright will certainly impact the fortunes of several SEC programs.

11/6/18
 • Chad Simmons and Woody Wommack
And then there were three... remaining undecided Kentucky top prospects

And then there were three... remaining undecided Kentucky top prospects

The 2019 Kentucky football class is the most heralded group of prospects in the rivals era.   

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10/30/18
 • Dave Lackford
Weekend Visit Preview: Five schools with big visits

Weekend Visit Preview: Five schools with big visits

It's a big week for Florida State, as it plays host to Clemson - and a pair of five-star prospects.

10/26/18
 • Josh Helmholdt
JJ Weaver still working toward late-November decision

JJ Weaver still working toward late-November decision

LOUISVILLE — A decision from JJ Weaver remains a little more than a month away.

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10/25/18
 • Brian Neubert
Weekend Visit Preview: Where the biggest visits are happening

Weekend Visit Preview: Where the biggest visits are happening

Utah takes on USC this weekend, and four-star quarterback Jayden Daniels will be among those on hand for the showdown.

10/19/18
 • Josh Helmholdt
Southeast Spotlight: Five commitment predictions

Southeast Spotlight: Five commitment predictions

Will Devonta Lee end up staying in-state and commit to the LSU Tigers?

10/9/18
 • Chad Simmons and Woody Wommack
Weaver: Official visit "most definitely" helped Miami

Weaver: Official visit "most definitely" helped Miami

JJ Weaver has wrapped up his Cane official visit and breaks down how it went and where things stand now.

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10/8/18
 • CaneSport.com
Weekend Visit Preview: Five schools with huge weekend visits

Weekend Visit Preview: Five schools with huge weekend visits

Jadon Haselwood will spend the weekend in Miami.

10/5/18
 • Josh Helmholdt
SEC Spotlight: Five teams with recruiting buzz

SEC Spotlight: Five teams with recruiting buzz

Georgia is one of five SEC teams with recruiting buzz thanks to its involvement with four-star Tyrique Stevenson.

10/2/18
 • Chad Simmons and Woody Wommack
4-star set for official visit this weekend: I want to see how it really is

4-star set for official visit this weekend: I want to see how it really is

This out of state DE is coming to UM with his parents and previews where things stand entering the trip.

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10/1/18
 • Matt Shodell
Weaver Narrows To Five, More Visits Coming

Weaver Narrows To Five, More Visits Coming

The Bearcats are still after Rivals250 DE/LB JJ Weaver, but what does he like about them? He describes that & more.

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9/27/18
 • Jason Stamm
ACC Spotlight: Top remaining targets for each team

ACC Spotlight: Top remaining targets for each team

The 14 programs in the conference all have some work to do as they try to nail down some important recruits.

9/26/18
 • Rob Cassidy and Adam Friedman
Best Available: Ten defensive ends still on the board

Best Available: Ten defensive ends still on the board

Five-star Kayvon Thibodeaux headlines our look at the top defensive ends still on the board in the 2019 class.

9/13/18
 • Josh Helmholdt
Week 2, the weirdness continues, DeSales miracle, 0-2 Rocks, Ballard probs

Week 2, the weirdness continues, DeSales miracle, 0-2 Rocks, Ballard probs

Butler blew it. The Bears were up 14 with 4 minutes to go in the fourth quarter at home.  DeSales scored on an

8/27/18
 • Dave Lackford
KyPreps 2019 top prospect heat check

KyPreps 2019 top prospect heat check

Every week KyPreps will track each of the state's top 2019 prospect's stats. 

8/21/18
 • Dave Lackford
4 Cane coaches combining in push for 4-star recruit

4 Cane coaches combining in push for 4-star recruit

JJ Weaver is feeling the love from Cane coaches and has set his UM official visit - it's the only one he's set up so far

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8/13/18
 • Matt Shodell
4-star: Miami's done what it had to with my recruitment

4-star: Miami's done what it had to with my recruitment

This out of state DE/LB is in the area for a month and breaks down the latest with his UM recruitment.

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7/12/18
 • Gary Ferman
Dawgs pushing for Rivals250 edge rusher from the Bluegrass State

Dawgs pushing for Rivals250 edge rusher from the Bluegrass State

Rivals250 DE JJ Weaver has trimmed his list to five and Georgia has made the cut.

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7/10/18
 • Trent Smallwood
The #RivalsChallenge Stock Report: Defensive linemen

The #RivalsChallenge Stock Report: Defensive linemen

Our series continues with a daily look at the position groups that competed in the Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge.

7/5/18
 • Josh Helmholdt
Weaver hopes Tech jumps in with an offer

Weaver hopes Tech jumps in with an offer

ATLANTA- Kentucky four-star defensive end JJ Weaver had a strong showing at the Rivals Challenge dominating many of his

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7/3/18
 • Kelly Quinlan
Five-Star Challenge: OL vs. DL 1-on-1s (First session)

Five-Star Challenge: OL vs. DL 1-on-1s (First session)

Elite linemen from the 2019 and 2020 classes square off at the Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge.

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6/29/18
 • Greg Ladky
Four-star defensive end JJ Weaver says Purdue remains strong with him

Four-star defensive end JJ Weaver says Purdue remains strong with him

ATLANTA -- JJ Weaver on Purdue, Jeff Brohm and much more.

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6/28/18
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JJ Weaver at 5-Star Challenge: Several factors in UM's favor

JJ Weaver at 5-Star Challenge: Several factors in UM's favor

We catch up with JJ Weaver at the Rivals 5-star challenge for his thoughts on the Canes and more.

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6/28/18
 • Gary Ferman
Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: All-Lobby Team

Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: All-Lobby Team

Five-star linebacker Justin Flowe headlines the Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge All-Lobby Team.

6/27/18
 • Adam Friedman
	
KyPreps Newsletter: Unprecedented 2019 KY talent drawing the blue bloods

KyPreps Newsletter: Unprecedented 2019 KY talent drawing the blue bloods

The 2019 Kentucky recruiting class has been making major noise on the national scene, who will leave & who stays home?

6/25/18
 • Dave Lackford
Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge Roster: Defense

Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge Roster: Defense

The 2018 Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge presented by adidas is being help June 27-28 in Atlanta.

6/25/18
 • Rivals.com
2019 Position Rankings Update: Defensive line

2019 Position Rankings Update: Defensive line

There is plenty of talent along the defensive live - and decisions to be made for many of those prospects.

6/15/18
 • Adam Friedman
2019 pass rusher JJ Weaver on what sets UGA apart

2019 pass rusher JJ Weaver on what sets UGA apart

He's one of the more sought after defenders in the southeast, and JJ Weaver has some strong feelings about Georgia.

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5/16/18
 • Jake Reuse
RCS Nashville survey: Prospects weigh in on Kentucky, Louisville

RCS Nashville survey: Prospects weigh in on Kentucky, Louisville

Players weigh in on the schools' campuses, uniforms and possible outcomes next season.

5/16/18
 • Dave Lackford and Woody Wommack
Preview: Rivals 3-Stripe Camp Nashville

Preview: Rivals 3-Stripe Camp Nashville

A look at the Notre Dame commits and targets expected to compete at the Rivals 3-Stripe Camp in Nashville

5/13/18
 • David McKinney
Standout evaluated by UM at school, plans on Cane official visit

Standout evaluated by UM at school, plans on Cane official visit

This out of state DE/LB got a visit from Cane coaches this spring and shares where things stand in his recruitment.

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5/1/18
 • Matt Shodell
'Cards get another visit from top local prospect but this one is different

'Cards get another visit from top local prospect but this one is different

JJ Weaver is one of the most intriguing prospects in the 2019 class and the ‘Cards scored a crucial visit from him today

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4/29/18
 • Dave Lackford
GoldandBlack.com video interview: Purdue target JJ Weaver

GoldandBlack.com video interview: Purdue target JJ Weaver

NASHVILLE — JJ Weaver on Purdue and much more.

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3/12/18
 • Sean Williams
Takeaways from the Music City Showdown in Nashville

Takeaways from the Music City Showdown in Nashville

Takeaways from Saturday's tournament in Nashville includes top performers, a note on Cam Newton, and much more.

3/11/18
 • Russell Johnson
Top Purdue defensive target visited for Wednesday's practice

Top Purdue defensive target visited for Wednesday's practice

JJ Weaver made his third visit to Purdue Wednesday.

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3/7/18
 • Brian Neubert
JJ Weaver: Canes will make cut - "Miami's my dream school"

JJ Weaver: Canes will make cut - "Miami's my dream school"

This Ky. recruit is from Ft. Lauderdale and shares the latest on where the Canes fit into his picture. Don't miss this.

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3/6/18
 • Gary Ferman
Notre Dame Hot Board: Defensive End

Notre Dame Hot Board: Defensive End

A look at where Notre Dame stands with its top 2019 defensive end targets.

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2/28/18
 • David McKinney
Underdog no more: Louisville defensive end J.J. Weaver is blowing up

Underdog no more: Louisville defensive end J.J. Weaver is blowing up

College football royalty has entered the race for Louisville defensive end and UK recruiting priority JJ Weaver.

2/18/18
 • Justin Rowland
Signing day offer for DE/LB: "That's been a dream school"

Signing day offer for DE/LB: "That's been a dream school"

Louisville (Ky.) Moore Traditional School athlete JJ Weaver picked up a Miami scholarship offer on Wednesday.He now

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2/8/18
 • CaneSport.com
In-state defensive end J.J. Weaver reacts to UK visit, offer

In-state defensive end J.J. Weaver reacts to UK visit, offer

Kentucky hosted several official visitors over the weekend and they're still in Lexington hearing what Mark Stoops'

1/21/18
 • Justin Rowland
JJ Weaver has Vandy among top schools early on

JJ Weaver has Vandy among top schools early on

2019 DE/OLB JJ Weaver impressed with Vandy after earning offer during the summer 

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8/9/17
 • Sean Williams
2019 DE JJ Weaver Loved His Sunday Visit To Notre Dame

2019 DE JJ Weaver Loved His Sunday Visit To Notre Dame

The Louisville (Ky) Moore product hopes to land an offer from the Irish.

4/2/17
 • David McKinney