Kentucky lineman David Wohlabaugh enters transfer portal

Kentucky offensive lineman David Wohlabaugh Jr. has entered the transfer portal, the sophomore announced Sunday afternoon.

The decision comes on the heels of the Wildcats adding USC offensive tackle transfer Courtland Ford last weekend, a move that was likely to push Wohlabaugh down the depth chart. Rather than battling for reps in a reserve role, the native of Stow, OH will explore his options elsewhere.

“I want to thank the coaches and my teammates at the University of Kentucky for the past two years, I value the friendships and relationships I have developed,” he announced. “I’m entering the transfer portal with 3 years of eligibility remaining and looking forward to the next chapter in my life.”

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— David wohlabaugh (@WohlabaughDavid) April 30, 2023

The 6-foot-6, 321-pound lineman played in 10 games over the last two seasons in Lexington, including one start vs. Miami (OH) in Kentucky’s 2022 opener. He played in eight games this past season and two games as a redshirt in 2021.

A three-star recruit out of high school, he originally chose the Wildcats over Arizona State, Penn State and West Virginia.

Wohlabaugh’s transfer marks the program’s 17th this offseason:

Departing transfers

• DeMarcus Harris: Entered transfer portal on Nov. 28 and committed to Marshall on Dec. 20
• Kavosiey Smoke: Entered transfer portal on Dec. 1 and committed to Colorado on Jan. 11
• Chauncey Magwood: Entered transfer portal on Dec. 5 and committed to UCF on Dec. 20
• Chris Lewis: Entered transfer portal on Dec. 5 and committed to Troy on Dec. 20
• John Young: Entered transfer portal on Dec. 5 and committed to Miami (Ohio) on Dec. 18
• Adrian Huey: Entered transfer portal on Dec. 5 and committed to Tulsa Feb. 1
• Keaton Upshaw: Entered transfer portal on Dec. 6 and committed to Georgia Southern on Dec. 21
• Michael Drennen: Entered transfer portal on Dec. 6
• Tae Tae Crumes: Entered transfer portal on Dec. 6
• Kiyaunta Goodwin: Entered transfer portal on Dec. 16 and committed to Florida on Jan. 25
• Justin Rogers: Entered transfer portal on Jan. 3 and committed to Auburn on Jan. 12
• Kobi Albert: Entered transfer portal on Jan. 7 and committed to Mississippi State on Jan. 15
• Andre Stewart: Entered transfer portal on April 15
• Vito Tisdale: Entered transfer portal on April 15 and committed to Colorado on April 22
• Londyn Craft: Entered transfer portal on April 25
• Tomiwa Durojaiye: Entered transfer portal on April 26
• David Wohlabaugh Jr.: Entered transfer portal on April 30
• Total: 17

Incoming transfers

• Marques Cox (Northern Illinois): Entered transfer portal on Nov. 28 and committed to Kentucky on Dec. 15
• JQ Hardaway (Cincinnati): Entered transfer portal on Nov. 29 and committed to Kentucky on Dec. 15
• Tanner Bowles (Alabama): Entered transfer portal on Nov. 30 and committed to Kentucky on Dec. 8
• Devin Leary (NC State): Entered transfer portal on Dec. 5 and committed to Kentucky on Dec. 20
• Ray Davis (Vanderbilt): Entered transfer portal on Dec. 5 and committed to Kentucky on Dec. 20
• Keeshawn Silver (North Carolina): Entered transfer portal on Dec. 8 and committed to Kentucky on Jan. 8
• Jantzen Dunn (Ohio State): Entered transfer portal on Dec. 13 and committed to Kentucky on Dec. 18
• Courtland Ford (USC): Entered transfer portal April 16 and committed to Kentucky on April 22
• Total: 8