Four-Star Kentucky Freshman to Begin Season on the Sideline

One of the highest-ranked recruits from Kentucky’s 2023 recruiting class is starting slow in Lexington. An injury is expected to sideline four-star talent Jaremiah Anglin for his entire true freshman campaign.

A 6-foot, 175-pound safety from Lake Wales, Fl., Jaremiah Anglin developed a reputation in the high school ranks as a head-hunter with bad intentions. The cousin of NFL star Derwin James took on a new persona under the moniker “Grady Judd,” a salute to the notorious Polk County Sheriff. He finished his senior season ranked as the No. 20 safety in the country and No. 222 player overall by On3.

In a class that lacked star-power, Anglin had the film of a player that could produce immediately. That will not be the case.

Earlier this week Jaremiah Anglin shared on social media that he successfully underwent surgery to repair a torn ACL. He appears to be in good spirits while rehabilitating his left knee in Lexington.

With the first game coming up this Saturday, I just wanna thank god for being with me during my surgery and giving me the chance to be at the University of Kentucky ❤️. I wanna thank my coaches and teammates for being with me during this time ❤️
Minor Setback, Major Comeback ❤️‍🩹. pic.twitter.com/Qj8Liswu2U

— Jaremiah Anglin Jr. (@jaremiahhjr) August 29, 2023

It’s disappointing the BBN will have to wait a year to watch Grady Judd in action, but this did not come as a surprise. The Kentucky coaching staff prepared to be without Anglin when he arrived this summer with a knee that was not 100% healthy.

Best of luck to Jaremiah Anglin throughout the long recovery process.

Kentucky True Freshman that will Contribute in 2023

The Wildcats will be without one of their four-star commitments, but a few three-star talents have emerged as day one contributors. Former Frederick Douglass safety Ty Bryant was one of three true freshman on the first depth chart of the season. The son of former Wildcat Cisco Bryant, he used his COVID-19 eligibility waiver in high school. The Cats are considering that year as his redshirt season. It helped him develop and grow nearby, while helping lead the Broncos to their first state title.

As is the case for all three aforementioned players, tight end Khamari Anderson arrived at Kentucky in January. The Under Armour All-American was immediately thrust into action, thanks to multiple injuries that sidelined three tight ends during spring practice. Hopefully the injuries are fewer and further in-between once the season kicks off, but that position endures quite a beating, potentially opening an avenue for Anderson to play this fall.

The name you need to know in this call is Anthony Brown-Stephens. The freshman wide receiver from Springfield was only a three-star recruit, but he’s played like a badass blue chip talent ever since he stepped foot on campus.

“You know, Anthony Brown-Stephens is one of those guys that’s, he works at it and he picks things up very well, very multiple, and is experienced beyond his years,” Mark Stoops said earlier this week.