Hardley Gilmore dismissed from Kentucky football ahead of 2026 season

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 6:06 PM

Last updated Aug 7, 2026

Hardley Gilmore dismissed from Kentucky football ahead of 2026 season
Summary

Hardley Gilmore IV, a junior wide receiver at Kentucky, has been dismissed from the team just weeks before the start of the 2026 season due to a violation of team rules. Gilmore previously had a varied college career, having played five games for Kentucky in his freshman season before transferring to Nebraska and then back to Kentucky for his sophomore year. He registered 28 catches for 313 yards and a touchdown in 2025. Gilmore, once a highly regarded four-star recruit from Pahokee, has faced multiple transitions throughout his football journey, including various high school transfers.

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  • Gilmore was dismissed due to a violation of team rules.
  • He caught 28 passes for 313 yards last season.
  • He previously transferred between Kentucky and Nebraska.
  • He was a standout receiver at Pahokee High School.
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  • 6:06 PMYahoo SportsFormer Pahokee football star Hardley Gilmore dismissed from Kentucky
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Former Pahokee star Hardley Gilmore IV was dismissed by Kentucky weeks before the 2026 season, the latest twist in a winding college football career.

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