Kentucky made a big splash in the class of 2027 on Thursday afternoon.
The Wildcats flipped 3-star tight end recruit Trae “Tank” Proctor away from Auburn, according to a report from recruiting insider Steve Wiltfong.
This is a significant addition for the Wildcats. Proctor is ranked No. 761 among all players and No. 41 among tight ends in the class of 2027, per 247Sports Composite rankings.
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Proctor is listed at 6-foot-4, 213 pounds. He attends American Heritage High School (Fla.), which is one of the nation’s top producers of high school recruits. Other alumni include former Alabama defensive back Patrick Surtain Jr., former Alabama linebacker Dallas Turner and current Miami star wide receiver Malachi Toney, among many others.
Proctor adds to a growing recruiting class that’s set to arrive in Lexington following the 2026 season. Kentucky‘s recruiting has taken a big step forward since the hiring of Will Stein, particularly in the transfer portal.
Kentucky’s 2027 recruiting class now includes 9 prospects. The group is led by 4-star quarterback Jake Nawrot, who committed to the Wildcats earlier this week. Overall, Kentucky’s 2027 recruiting class ranks in the top 15 nationally, per 247Sports Composite rankings.
Here are some highlights from Proctor’s junior season of high school football:
Spenser is a news editor for Saturday Down South and covers college football across all Saturday Football brands.
