Building on back-to-back in-state heavy recruiting classes, Mark Stoops is hoping to secure decisions from several Bluegrass playmakers this 2015 cycle including one of the nation’s top running backs in Damien Harris.
Here’s a review of Kentucky’s strengths heading into bowl week after the holiday and a few predictions on where the Wildcats could end up in February. We use 247Sports’ team rankings and individual composite player lists to determine grades:
Current standing
- National recruiting rank: 29th
- SEC recruiting rank: 11th
- Number of commits or signees: 17
Signed, sealed, delivered
- None
Notable hard commits
- C.J. Conrad, TE, LaGrange, Ohio (Four-star)
- David Dowell, S, Lakewood, Ohio (Four-star)
- Eli Brown, LB, Bowling Green, Ky. (Four-star)
Remaining primary targets
- Damien Harris, RB, Berea, Ky. (Five-star)
Signing Day surprise
- Thought to be a Kentucky lean, five-star running back Damien Harris will likely fall to Ohio State this recruiting cycle, the Buckeyes’ first win over the Wildcats for a prospect in several seasons. Current defensive back A.J. Stamps is another player Ohio State recruited but ultimately lost to the Wildcats.
