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One more July announcement awaits Kentucky football

Adam Luckettby:Adam Luckett07/07/24

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Photo of Isaac Sowells Jr. via UK Athletics
(Photo of Isaac Sowells Jr. via UK Athletics)

A busy recruiting weekend wrapped up on Sunday in college football. Kentucky’s class of 2025 currently sits at 17 commitments and is ranked No. 20 overall. With talking season starting this week, the Wildcats will now start to enter training camp mode heading into another football season, but there is still one more announcement on the horizon.

Louisville (Ky.) Male center Isaac “Spike” Sowells Jr. has a commitment announcement planned for Thursday, July 18. That is the same day that Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops is scheduled to take the podium at SEC Media Days in Dallas. Will the Wildcats get to 18 commitments before heading to fall camp?

Kentucky currently has four offensive linemen in the fold with three true tackle prospects and one guard prospect. Paw Paw (Mich.) High senior Darrin Strey is the highest-ranked recruit of the bunch. Spike Sowells could become the second-highest rated in Kentucky’s offensive line class. The in-state prospect was in Lexington for his official visit the same weekend Strey committed to offensive line coach Eric Wolford.

The high three-star prospect took official visits in June to South Carolina, Kentucky, Miami, and NC State. Dave Doeren‘s Wolfpack have emerged as the top contender for the in-state prospect in this recruitment. NC State has some real buzz heading into the decision. Can Vince Marrow and the Kentucky coaching staff close on Spike Sowells over the next 10 days?

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We will find out soon.

Expect recruiting to slow down after the decision until the games begin in September. Most of the work on the trail in the class of 2025 has been completed. Kentucky is waiting for one more big announcement before season prep gets off and running in the Bluegrass.

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