Kentucky is finalist for blue-chip linebacker Izayia Williams

The early signing period for the 2025 cycle is only two weeks away but recruiting in college football never stops. Coaching staffs are working on building relationships with 2026 and 2027 prospects before an important unofficial visit window opens during the spring semester after the holiday break.

Kentucky is making a big push for one of the prospects in the 2026 class.

Tavares (Fla.) High linebacker Izayia Williams trimmed his list to eight schools on Tuesday. Kentucky made the cut along with Alabama, Florida, LSU, Maryland, Miami, UCF, and USC.

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“I’ll be locked in with a school by July 4,” Williams told On3. “That’s my birthday. I’ll just commit then.”

Izayia Williams is the No. 94 overall prospect in the 2026 On3 Industry Ranking. The top-10 linebacker in the 2026 cycle decommitted from Florida State two weeks ago after being committed to the Seminoles since September. This recruitment is now wide open. The Cats are officially in the hunt.

Looks for Kentucky to try and get Izayia Williams on campus in January for a Junior Day visit along with numerous other 2026 prospects. The Wildcats will spend December signing their 2025 commits and working on making additions via the transfer portal, but some important 2026 recruiting will also take place.

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