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Kentucky lands major running back transfer Ramon Jefferson from Sam Houston

by:Austin Brezina•06/28/22•

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The Kentucky Wildcats picked up a major addition to their running back room on Tuesday with Ramon Jefferson transferring in. Jefferson was named second-team FCS All-American last season with Sam Houston, and hopes to bring his veteran experience and talent to the Wildcats via the NCAA Transfer Portal.

Ramon Jefferson transfers to Kentucky

Last season with the Bearkats, Jefferson rushed for 1,155 yards and 13 touchdowns on the way to his All-American honors. He played three full seasons with Sam Houston from 2018 until last year, rushing for 28 touchdowns and 2,944 yards in his career so far.

The 5’10”, 215-pound back from the Bronx, N.Y. was fifth in the FCS last season and led Sam Houston to a No. 1 seed in the FCS playoffs. The Bearkats lost in the quarterfinals to Montana State, but Jefferson’s production earned him recognition for the great year. Originally, Jefferson signed with Colorado via the portal but reversed his decision. Jefferson will be a sixth-year senior for the Wildcats.