Kentucky loses defensive lineman to transfer portal, per report
By Sydney Hunte
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One of Kentucky’s defensive ends will complete the remainder of his collegiate career elsewhere. Isaiah Gibson, a signee from the class of 2019, has entered the transfer portal, according to Rivals.com.
The Springfield, Ohio native redshirted during his first year of college and played in 9 games in 2020, recording 5 tackles. In 2021, he added 4 tackles through 6 games.
A former all-Ohio high school player, Gibson was a 3-star recruit and the No. 48 defensive tackle in his class.
Just days ago, another member of Kentucky’s defense, K.D. McDaniel, entered the portal himself. McDaniel was a sophomore and played 5 games in 2021. In addition, running backs Travis Tisdale and Torrance Davis are set to depart the program, as well as quarterback Nick Scalzo and offensive lineman Jake Pope.
Sydney is an Atlanta-based journalist who has covered everything from SEC and ACC football to MLS, the U.S. men's national soccer team and professional tennis. His work has appeared on such platforms as SB Nation, Cox Media Group and FanSided.
