Top Kentucky Football Recruits — Class of 2026
The highest-rated Class of 2026 football recruits from Kentucky, ranked by composite rating with stars, national and state rank, high school, and commitment status. The class is deepest at wide receiver, interior offensive lineman, running back.
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- Rated recruits
- 28
- Five-stars
- 0
- Four-stars
- 2
- Committed
- 11
- Uncommitted
- 17
Class year
Kentucky by Class
Top 28
Class of 2026 Kentucky Rankings
| # | Player | High School | Rating | State | Natl | Est. NIL | Committed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. XavierLouisville, KY | ★★★★ | #2 | #480 | — | Miami | |
| 2 | OwensboroOwensboro, KY | ★★★★ | #1 | #497 | — | Vanderbilt | |
| 3 | North HardinRadcliff, KY | ★★★ | #4 | #463 | — | Purdue | |
| 4 | RyleUnion, KY | ★★★ | #6 | #964 | — | Indiana | |
| 5 | CooperUnion, KY | ★★★ | #5 | #1275 | — | Uncommitted | |
| 6 | Taylor CountyCampbellsville, KY | ★★★ | #7 | #1209 | — | Louisville | |
| 7 | St. XavierLouisville, KY | ★★★ | #10 | #1230 | — | Louisville | |
| 8 | South OldhamCrestwood, KY | ★★★ | #11 | #1347 | — | Louisville | |
| 9 | Christian Academy of LouisvilleLouisville, KY | ★★★ | #8 | #1706 | — | Uncommitted | |
| 10 | Dupont ManualLouisville, KY | ★★★ | #9 | #1800 | — | Uncommitted | |
| 11 | Rockcastle CountyMount Vernon, KY | ★★★ | #12 | #2061 | — | Kentucky | |
| 12 | HighlandsFort Thomas, KY | ★★★ | #15 | #1846 | — | Louisville | |
| 13 | North HardinRadcliff, KY | ★★★ | #14 | #2354 | — | Uncommitted | |
| 14 | Dupont ManualLouisville, KY | ★★★ | #16 | #2445 | — | Uncommitted | |
| 15 | Newport Central CatholicNewport, KY | ★★★ | #13 | #2730 | — | Uncommitted | |
| 16 | Paducah TilghmanPaducah, KY | ★★★ | #19 | #1950 | — | Uncommitted | |
| 17 | Brentwood AcademyBowling Green, KY | ★★★ | #76 | #2029 | — | Uncommitted | |
| 18 | Franklin CountyFrankfort, KY | ★★★ | #18 | #2462 | — | Uncommitted | |
| 19 | GlasgowGlasgow, KY | ★★★ | #17 | #2636 | — | Missouri State University | |
| 20 | Chayce BurtonRB · Class of 2026 | Louisville MaleLouisville, KY | ★★★ | #21 | #2585 | — | Uncommitted |
| 21 | TrinityLouisville, KY | ★★★ | #20 | #2805 | — | Uncommitted | |
| 22 | Frederick DouglassLexington, KY | — | — | — | — | Uncommitted | |
| 23 | CorbinCorbin, KY | — | — | — | — | Uncommitted | |
| 24 | Sayre SchoolLexington, KY | — | — | — | — | Uncommitted | |
| 25 | Ben MyersIOL · Class of 2026 | Paducah TilghmanPaducah, KY | — | — | — | — | Kentucky |
| 26 | A'Davion DaleCB · Class of 2026 | Martha Layne CollinsShelbyville, KY | — | — | — | — | Uncommitted |
| 27 | Dylan LeeATH · Class of 2026 | RyleUnion, KY | — | — | — | — | Uncommitted |
| 28 | TrinityLouisville, KY | — | — | — | — | Uncommitted |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the top 2026 football recruit from Kentucky?+–
Karsten Busch is the highest-rated tracked Class of 2026 football recruit from Kentucky (St. Xavier), a linebacker ranked No. 480 nationally. Karsten is committed to Miami.
How many Kentucky recruits in the Class of 2026 are still uncommitted?+–
17 of the 28 rated Class of 2026 recruits from Kentucky have not announced a college commitment; 11 have. Commitment status updates as public announcements are published.
How are Class of 2026 Kentucky recruits ranked?+–
Recruits are ordered by composite recruiting rating, then national rank, then the published state rank. Only players with a rating signal are included.