Kentucky is finalist for blue-chip safety Andre Clarke Jr.

Henrico (Va.) Hermitage safety Andre Clarke Jr. is one of the top defensive prospects in the 2026 high school cycle. The top-200 recruit will have plenty of options when it comes to decision time. That decision process has already started for the blue-chip prospect.
The four-star recruit has trimmed his lists of schools to eight. Kentucky made the cut along with Florida State, Miami, Michigan, SMU, Syracuse, Tennessee, and Virginia Tech.
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Andre Clarke Jr. has official visits locked in with Kentucky, Miami, Michigan, Syracuse, and SMU. The Cats are firmly in the mix as this decision making process starts to take shape. Kentucky is still looking for their first commitment in the 2026 high school cycle. Clarke stands out as one of the top prospects on the recruiting board.
Kentucky official visit list
June 6-8
Marion (Mass.) Tabor Academy defensive lineman Marcus Almada (Unranked)
Camden (N.J.) Eastside EDGE Elijah Satchell (Unranked)
Richmond (Va.) Hermitage safety Andre Clarke Jr. (4-star, No. 172 overall)
Fort Pierce (Fla.) Westwood cornerback Jordan Crutchfield (4-star, No. 320 overall)
June 13-15
Evergreen (Ala.) Hillcrest defensive back J.T. Barlow (Unranked)
Rome (Ga.) High wide receiver Darnell Collins (Unranked)
Orlando (Fla.) Edgewater linebacker Justin Edwards (Unranked)
Orlando (Fla.) Jones wide receiver Larry Miles (3-star, No. 402 overall)
June 15-17
Venice (Fla.) EDGE Asharri Charles (4-star, No. 189 overall)
June 20-22
Louisville (Ky.) St. Xavier linebacker Karsten Busch (3-star, No. 572 overall)
Manchester (Ga.) High cornerback Jaedyn Terry (3-star, No. 652 overall)
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