Kentucky earns commitment from highly-productive DB in transfer portal

Kentucky picked up a commitment from Kevin Larkins Jr. on Tuesday.

Larkins previously played for Livingstone in Division II. As a freshman in 2022, he recorded 8 interceptions which was tied for the Division II overall lead.

Here’s the announcement:

PGR Bowl Alumni and Former @AdvancePrepPG Db @KevinLarkinsJr1 Inks scholarship @UKFootball after stand-out freshman season with @LivingstoneFoo1 ! PG isn't a option. IT'S A 1% mentality! pic.twitter.com/BnTakDfJve

— PostGradRecruits INC. (@PostGradRecruit) May 16, 2023

Larkins finished the year with 40 tackles, 2 tackles for loss and 1 touchdown in addition to his 8 picks. He was named Defensive Rookie of the Year by the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association.

He is the 2nd Kentucky transfer commit of the day. The Wildcats also picked up a potential starting running back in former NC State rusher Demie Sumo-Karngbaye.

Kentucky has now added 13 transfers so far this offseason. Its transfer class ranks No. 20 nationally, per 247Sports Composite rankings.

Larkins has 4 years of eligibility remaining.

Here are some highlights from his freshman season at Livingstone: