Jacksonville State Transfer LB Reginald Hughes Sets Kentucky Visit

Reginald Hughes is ready for a busy week of visits. The Jacksonville State transfer linebacker has set his Kentucky visit.

The 6-foot-2, 230-pound linebacker will visit Kentucky from Dec. 19-21, his agent Hutton Reed told KSR+. He is also set to visit Colorado from Dec. 16-18.

Hughes is also planning visits to Mississippi State, Houston, and Michigan State. He is looking to make a decision around Christmas Day.

Reginald Hughes’ Game

Reginald Hughes spent his first two years of college at Ole Miss before transferring to Jacksonville State ahead of the 2024 season. He recorded 82 tackles, 10 tackles for a loss, and 4.5 sacks in 13 games last season.

Hughes is ranked by the On3 Transfer Portal Industry Ranking as the No. 89 EDGE and the No. 1,434 overall prospect in the portal. On3 ranks Hughes as the No. 96 EDGE in the portal.

Kentucky Football Upcoming Transfer Visitors

Kentucky football is set to start hosting transfers for official visits this week. The first visitors will come on Thursday, Dec. 12th. Here is the full list of confirmed visitors:

Dec. 12
Landyn Watson: 6-foot-3 EDGE from Marshall – 1 year of eligibility
Sam Greene: 6-foot-0.5 EDGE from USC – 3 years of eligibility
Chris Murray: 6-foot-4 EDGE from Sam Houston State – 1 year of eligibility

Dec. 16-18
Derek Simmons: 6-foot-6, 325 OT from Western Carolina – 1 year of eligibility

Dec. 19-21

Reginald Hughes: 6-foot-2 LB from Jacksonville State – 1 year of eligibility