Alabama transfer Kendrick Law is what Kentucky saw on film

Former top-100 recruit Kendrick Law spent three seasons at Alabama playing for Nick Saban and Kalen DeBoer before entering the transfer portal. The senior with one year of eligibility committed to Kentucky after also considering Arkansas and Florida State.

What Kentucky saw on Law’s tape in the evaluation process has showed up in spring practice.

“He’s tough, he’s gritty. You watch what he did at Alabama — he’s in there he’s going to get backers. He’s blocking. He’s a tough tackle when he’s got the ball in open space,” Kentucky wide receivers coach L’Damian Washington told KSR on Wednesday. “I think he’s bringing that mentality.”

Kendrick Law played 685 snaps over three seasons at Alabama and also saw action as a returner on special teams. The Sherveport (La.) Captain Shreve product recorded 33 receptions (44 targets) for 343 yards. The wideout also chipped in as a run game threat and had a ton of value as a blocker. Kentucky needs a slot receiver who can be a generator with the ball in his hands. Law looks the part through his only spring at UK.

But Kentucky wants him to be more than just a gadget player who touches the ball via schemed touches on screens, jet sweeps, and in the return game.

“He’s been strong, physical, what we’ve seen on film. Again, I think a good decision by him to be here because he’s getting those opportunities to not just be featured in those ways, if you will — those ball in hand type reps. He’s out there doing a good job,” Kentucky offensive coordinator Bush Hamdan said about Law. “Running routes over and over again, and I think if he can continue to develop and become a complete wide receiver, he’ll be a good player for us.”

Kentucky loaded up in the transfer portal by adding four scholarship receivers. The program is still awaiting word on the eligibility of Louisiana Tech transfer Tru Edwards. A go-to guy must emerge for Hamdan and quarterback Zach Calzada. Kendrick Law could be that guy. Kentucky likes what they’re getting out of the SEC transfer.

“He’s explosive, he’s strong, so when we get the ball to him in a play-action like that, he can create,” Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops said after an open spring practice.

Luckett’s Scouting Notebook: Kendrick Law

Kendrick Law was a valuable piece of the Alabama offense in 2024 and a player that Kalen DeBoer and offensive coordinator Nick Sheridan asked to do the dirty work. The transfer is looking for a bigger role in an offense in 2025 and should receive that in his final year of eligibility.

Kentucky had a big need for a slot receiver, and Law should help fill that void. This is my scouting write-up on the SEC transfer.

Kendrick Law (5-11, 201) is a wideout with a rocked-up build. Has the look of a slot receiver but will need to sharpen his route-running technique. Most notably needs improvement getting in and out of breaks. Was a factor for the Tide in the jet sweep game and looks comfortable with the ball in his hands as runner. Shows some YAC creation out of the short passing game due to strength and ability to run through tackles. There is not a lot of wiggle in the open field. Owns absolute tenacity as a blocker and can bury defensive backs.

True slot receiver with a physical play style. Law can provide immediate value in the short passing game, but route-running must get better to become a true factor in the intermediate passing game. Should plug into the jet sweep role immediately in Kentucky’s offense and give Bush Hamdan a run-and-catch receiver who can consistently turn short passes into efficient gains.