Kentucky adds to 2024 recruiting class with commitment from OL out of Connecticut
By Andrew Olson
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Kentucky has added another piece to the Big Blue Wall. The Wildcats picked up a commitment from Jadon Lafontant, a lineman out of Connecticut, on Monday.
Lafontant shared the big news on his Twitter account.
COMMITTED‼️@UKFootball pic.twitter.com/PJRVTC0eE7
— Jadon Lafontant (@JadonLafontant) June 19, 2023
Out of Brunswick School, Lafontant is listed as measuring 6-3, 285 pounds. Lafontant is rated 3-stars, the No. 11 Connecticut recruit and No. 98 interior offensive lineman in the Class of 2024 on 247Sports.
Lafontant has picked up 13 scholarship offers. His Kentucky recruitment moved relatively quickly. Mark Stoops’ staff extended a scholarship offer in May. Lafontant was also showing interest in Boston College and Pittsburgh ahead of his commitment to UK.
After a great conversation with @LiamCoen I’m honored to announce I’ve receive an offer to the University of Kentucky!! @UKCoachStoops @OL_Coach_Yenser @CoachWoody7 @Wick_Football_ @Coach_Wayne55 @Coach_SSStan @CoachLett10 pic.twitter.com/ei4n2HQtdW
— Jadon Lafontant (@JadonLafontant) May 10, 2023
With Lafontant on board, Kentucky now has 5 players committed in the 2024 recruiting class. Lafontant’s highlights can be viewed below, via Hudl:
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