Frederick Douglass OL Demeco Kennedy commits to Purdue

Purdue consistently recruited the Bluegrass State when Jeff Brohm was roaming the sidelines for six seasons in West Lafayette. That does not appear to be changing under first-year head coach Ryan Walters.

On Thursday, Lexington (Ky.) Frederick Douglass offensive lineman Demeco Kennedy committed to the Boilermakers during a ceremony at school.

Keepin it 🅿️. pic.twitter.com/FIzaRQOTXm

— Demeco Kennedy (@demeco_kennedy) September 7, 2023

Demeco Kennedy is the No. 1,006 ranked prospect in the 2024 On3 Industry Ranking. The interior offensive line prospect is the No. 8 overall player in Kentucky. Kennedy is now the 11th player in the Bluegrass to commit to a Power Five program.

• Lexington (Ky.) Christian Academy QB Cutter Boley — Kentucky
• Corbin (Ky.) High DL Jerod Smith — Michigan
• Corbin (Ky.) High EDGE Jacob Smith — Michigan
• Independence (Ky.) Simon Kenton OL Aba Selm — Kentucky
• Lexington (Ky.) Frederick Douglass OL Zuri Madison — Arkansas
• Covington (Ky.) Catholic TE Willie Rodriguez — Kentucky
• Radcliff (Ky.) North Hardin WR Shaun Boykins — North Hardin
• Lexington (Ky.) Frederick Douglass OL Demeco Kennedy — Purdue
• Campbellsville (Ky.) Taylor County OL Hayes Johnson — Kentucky
• Lexington (Ky.) Frederick Douglass CB Jeremiah Lowe — Michigan
• Lexington (Ky.) Frederick Douglass CB Terrion Hicks — Northwestern

Demeco Kennedy took official visits to Illinois, Purdue, and West Virginia in June. However, the Boilermakers were the winners in the end. Kennedy will join former teammate Jamarrion Harkless who is a true freshman on Purdue’s defensive line.

Now Demeco Kennedy can turn his full attention to his final season of high school football where Frederick Douglass is attempting to win a state title in its first season in 6A.