Kentucky reaches into Ohio to land commitment from defensive lineman Jamarius Dinkins
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Kentucky’s 2021 recruiting class is filling up quickly as Mark Stoops’ program has secured its 17th pledge of the current recruiting cycle thanks to Ohio native, Jamarius Dinkins.
The Walnut Ridge High School standout from Columbus, Ohio announced his commitment to Kentucky on Thursday evening.
The 6-foot-6, 255-pound Dinkins is rated as a three-star prospect, the nation’s No. 43 strongside defensive end, and the No. 24 overall prospect from the state of Ohio in the 2021 recruiting cycle according to 247Sports Composite Rankings.
Dinkins commits to Kentucky over scholarship offers from Michigan State, West Virginia and Virginia, among others.
To get an idea of what Dinkins brings to the Kentucky program, check out his latest highlight video below:
Kentucky’s 2021 Recruiting Class
| Player | Rank/Position | Stars | State |
| Jager Burton | #8 offensive guard | 4-star | Kentucky |
| Dekel Crowdus | #45 receiver | 4-star | Kentucky |
| Christian Lewis | #67 receiver | 3-star | Alabama |
| Armond Scott | #72 receiver | 3-star | Ohio |
| Chauncey Magwood | #81 receiver | 3-star | Georgia |
| Martez Thrower | #36 outsidelinebacker | 3-star | Georgia |
| Jamarius Dinkins | #43 strongside DE | 3-star | Ohio |
| Jordan Lovett | #50 safety | 3-star | Kentucky |
| David Wohlabaugh | #64 offensive tackle | 3-star | Ohio |
| Paul Rodriguez | #65 offensive tackle | 3-star | Ohio |
| La’Vell Wright | #52 running back | 3-star | Kentucky |
| Adrian Huey | #69 cornerback | 3-star | Tennessee |
| Kaiya Sheron | #28 pro-style QB | 3-star | Kentucky |
| Kahlil Saunders | #54 strong side DE | 3-star | Alabama |
| Joko Willis | #4 JUCO linebacker | 3-star | Georgia |
| Maxwell Hairston | #99 cornerback | 3-star | Michigan |
| Wilson Berry | #8 Punter | 2-star | Australia |
A graduate of the University of Tennessee, Michael Wayne Bratton oversees the news coverage for Saturday Down South. Michael previously worked for FOX Sports and NFL.com
