LEXINGTON — Kentucky football‘s 2026 recruiting class has taken time to come together.
UK and coach Mark Stoops didn’t receive their first commitment from a 2026 prospect until March 30, when in-state offensive lineman Jarvis Strickland elected to stay home. Two more months passed until the Wildcats landed their second pledge: Wide receiver Davis McCray joined the class June 3.
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As of June 3, Kentucky’s class sits 81st nationally — last among the 16 teams in the SEC — in the 247Sports Composite rankings.
Here’s a look at the Wildcats’ 2026 recruiting class so far:
Kentucky football recruiting 2026 commitments
Davis McCray, WR
High school: Cornerstone Christian (San Antonio)
247Sports Composite rating: 3 stars
Commitment status: Verbally committed June 3
What to know: The Texas native played on offense and defense last season for Cornerstone Christian. On offense, McCray had 32 receptions for 639 yards and 10 touchdowns and added 38 tackles and a a forced fumble defensively. The 6-foot-2, 190-pound McCray also was part of the school’s track and field team, competing in the 100 meters and long jump.
Jarvis Strickland, OL
High school: Paducah Tilghman (Paducah)
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247Sports Composite rating: 4 stars
Commitment status: Verbally committed March 30
What to know: A 6-6, 294-pound offensive lineman, Strickland decided to stay in the Bluegrass State, becoming the first member of UK’s 2026 class when he committed March 30. He also had offers from Louisville, SEC rivals Ole Miss, South Carolina, Tennessee and Vanderbilt as well as Big Ten schools Indiana, Maryland, Michigan and Michigan State. Strickland’s high school teammate, Martels Carter Jr., is a member of the Wildcats’ 2025 signing class.
Reach Kentucky men’s basketball and football reporter Ryan Black at rblack@gannett.com and follow him on X at @RyanABlack.
This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Kentucky football recruiting 2026 commits, class ranking: Mark Stoops
