2025 QB Brennen Ward commits to Kentucky Wildcats

Gahanna (Ohio) Lincoln three-star quarterback Brennen Ward has committed to the Kentucky Wildcats, he announced on social media.

Ward took an unofficial visit to Lexington on Wednesday, one of numerous times he has visited Kentucky. Last month, Ward spoke with KSR about the relationships he has been developing with the staff at UK.

“I got to meet more of the coaches and just get a more overview of the program. I found that really interesting, just being able to learn more about them,” Ward told KSR. “The stuff outside of football. How they’re really involved in the community, take academics really seriously, I think those are two big things that I learned.”

Kentucky associate head coach Vince Marrow has been key in this recruitment.

“That’s my guy,” Ward said of Marrow. “A lot of the time we talk about football but we can really talk about anything now. He’s always told me that he knows Kentucky is the best fit for me but he’s gonna support me wherever I go. I think just having that connection with him outside of football is really important.”

Ward is the fourth prospect to join Kentucky’s 2025 class, and the second quarterback. Harrisburg (Pa.) Bishop McDevitt three-star quarterback Stone Saunders pledged to the Wildcats back in August. Cincinnati Withrow four-star wide receiver Quintin Simmons and Philadelphia St. Joseph’s three-star running back Isaiah West committed in February and March, respectively.

Brennen Ward Recruiting Profile

The 6-foot-2, 205-pound Ward is the nation’s No. 641 overall prospect and No. 41 overall quarterback in the 2025 cycle, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He is also the No. 23 recruit in the state of Ohio.

KSR’s Adam Luckett said this about Ward as a prospect:

“Brennen Ward (6-2, 205) is a pocket passer in Gahanna Lincoln’s shotgun-heavy scheme with a quick release and no wasted movement in his throwing motion. The high school quarterback owns excellent touch on vertical routes with multiple over-the-shoulder bucket throws on his junior tape,” writes Luckett.

“Ward appears to be a bare minimum above-average athlete for the position who buys time with his legs but isn’t looking to run the football. Flashes a good feel for the pocket and where to re-locate against the rush. RPO reps where Ward rips in-cut routes with some throwing velocity. Intermediate accuracy on back shoulder throws and hitting windows over second-level defenders. Translatable skill set to become a quality Power Five starter.”