Now that Mark Stoops has tabbed redshirt sophomore transfer Terry Wilson (@TerryTouchdown3) as his starting quarterback, it’s time to get to know the man at the helm of Kentucky football. Coming off two consecutive 7-win regular seasons, Stoops is apparently hitching his wagon to the talented but untested newcomer whose potential has impressed not only the UK staff, but recruiting gurus on two occasions. Here’s a quick introduction to the newest key to UK’s 2018 season.

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1. Wilson is from Oklahoma and originally signed with Oregon in 2016

Wilson, who is 6-3 and around 205 pounds, starred at Del City High School in Oklahoma, passing for 2,406 yards and 25 touchdowns as a senior, and using his speed to rush for an additional 709 yards and 11 scores. According to 247sports.com, Wilson was ranked the No. 8 dual-threat QB in the nation in 2016, and he signed with Oregon. A few other names on that list that might be familiar? Jalen Hurts was No. 4, and former Auburn QB Woody Barrett was No. 6.

2. After he didn’t play as a true freshman at Oregon, Wilson went to junior college

When Oregon started fellow true freshman Justin Herbert at QB instead of Wilson in 2016 and then decided to stick with him in 2017, Wilson decided to transfer. Wilson spent his second season at Garden City Community College, where he continued to star as a passer (2,133 yards and 26 touchdowns) and as a runner (518 yards and 5 touchdowns).

3. Wilson turned down some big-name programs and coaches to come to UK

When Kentucky lost the commitment of 2018 recruit Jarren Williams (who signed with Miami), the Wildcats found themselves looking to add an impact QB late in the game. The recruited Wilson, who 247sports.com ranked as the No. 3 JUCO dual-threat QB in the nation. Among the other teams that wanted Wilson were a pair of traditional powers with new head coaches — Florida and Nebraska.

Dan Mullen and Scott Frost both were intrigued by the possibility of Wilson running their high- powered offenses, but he decided to become a Kentucky Wildcat. Wilson is a redshirt sophomore and will have three years to play out his eligibility.

4. Despite Wilson’s reputation as a runner, don’t sleep on his arm

Kentucky has fielded several dual-threat QBs over recent years. In general, most have been good runners who were a threat to perhaps occasionally try to throw the football. That’s not so much the case with Wilson. He looked nervous at times in UK’s spring game, showing arm strength but little touch. But during a recent open portion of practice, Wilson impressed onlookers with a 40-yard strike across the field that was essentially a dart to wideout Tavin Richardson that threaded through double coverage. It was an NFL quarterback type of throw, and a solid preview as to why Wilson is going to start.

5. He won’t cut his hair

Wilson has long locks of hair, and apparently, he’ll be keeping those. His last haircut came in the eighth grade, and he doesn’t intend to change that anytime soon. Kentucky has had some hair QB controversies, with former Cat Patrick Towles going to long locks when he was the starter, but ultimately getting a trim when he struggled late in 2015. That incident was truly proof that in college football, it can be hair today, gone tomorrow. This apparently won’t be the case for Wilson.