Former 4-star TE Khamari Anderson enters transfer portal

by:Jack Pilgrim•about 13 hours

Kentucky tight end Khamari Anderson (15) is tackled by Tennessee defensive back Christian Harrison (5), during a game between Tennessee and Kentucky at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. (© Caitie McMekin/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images) — Kentucky tight end Khamari Anderson (15) is tackled by Tennessee defensive back Christian Harrison (5), during a game between Tennessee and Kentucky at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024.

A former top-400 prospect and the No. 20 tight end in the 2023 high school recruiting class is leaving Kentucky. Khamari Anderson, a sophomore out of Detroit, announced he will be entering the transfer portal following two seasons in Lexington.

The prized four-star recruit is looking for a change of scenery after recording just six catches for 40 total yards — one reception for 11 yards in ’23 and five receptions for 29 yards in ’24.

“Big Blue Nation it has been a privilege to call Lexington my home for these past two years,” he announced. “I thank the Lord for all that he has done in and through me during my time here, and I know he is far from done with me. I would like to also thank all my coaches, trainers, tutors, professors, and any faculty member that has poured into me thus far. I would lastly like to thank my teammates for a brotherhood and memories that I will have forever, and I wouldn’t trade that in for anything.

“With that being said, I will be entering my name into the transfer portal with two years of eligibility remaining.”

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Anderson originally picked the Wildcats over Alabama, Cincinnati, Michigan and Pitt among dozens of offers out of high school. The 6-5, 252-pound tight end was named an Under Armour All-American as a senior to go with First-Team All-Detroit honors out of Cass Tech.

Kentucky Portal Tracker

The transfer portal does not officially open until Monday, Dec. 9, but so far we know of six players who will be seeking out greener pastures this offseason.

DL Keeshawn Silver
DB Avery Stuart
LS Walker Himebauch
TE Tanner Lemaster
OT Courtland Ford
TE Khamari Anderson

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