Quarterback Brennen Ward Unofficially Visiting Kentucky

Kentucky is off to a hot start in the 2025 recruiting class. The Wildcats are keeping that momentum rolling with visitors in Lexington two days after the dead period ended.

Three-star quarterback Brennen Ward is expected to take an unofficial visit to Kentucky today. KSR can confirm the report first made by Justin Rowland of Cats Illustrated.

Ward is becoming a frequent flyer to Lexington. He was in town last month prior to the start of the February dead period. He’s from the Columbus, OH suburb of Gahanna, only about a 3-hour drive to Lexington.

A 6-foot-2, 205-pound passer, he’s a three-star talent ranked as the No. 24 overall quarterback in the 2025 recruiting class, according to On3. KSR’s Adam Luckett likes what the fringe four-star prospect has put on tape.

“Brennen Ward (6-2, 205) is a pocket passer in Gahanna Lincoln’s shotgun-heavy scheme with a quick release and no wasted movement in his throwing motion. The high school quarterback owns excellent touch on vertical routes with multiple over-the-shoulder bucket throws on his junior tape,” writes Luckett.

“Ward appears to be a bare minimum above-average athlete for the position who buys time with his legs but isn’t looking to run the football. Flashes a good feel for the pocket and where to re-locate against the rush. RPO reps where Ward rips in-cut routes with some throwing velocity. Intermediate accuracy on back shoulder throws and hitting windows over second-level defenders. Translatable skill set to become a quality Power Five starter.”

Kentucky has three players committed in the 2025 class: WR Quintin Simmons, RB Isaiah West, and QB Stone Saunders. Ward could soon become the fourth early recruiting addition.

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