Kellan Hall receives new prediction to Kentucky Football amid recruitment surge
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 6:43 PM
Last updated Sep 28, 2026

Kellan Hall, a top-5 recruit from Louisville Christian Academy, is now favored to choose Kentucky Football according to Steve Wiltfong of Rivals. Previously considered likely to join Oklahoma, the change comes amid the Wildcats' rising profile under first-year head coach Will Stein, who has led the team to a 3-1 record and a ranking of 24th in the AP Top 25 Poll. Hall is a 6-4, 265-pound defensive lineman, ranked as the No. 2 overall prospect nationally. The elite recruit's interest in Kentucky reflects the program's renewed momentum and potential for signing top talent in the future.
- •Kellan Hall is a top-5 recruit in the 2028 class.
- •Steve Wiltfong of Rivals updated his prediction to favor Kentucky.
- •Hall was previously favored to join Oklahoma.
- •Kentucky Football is currently 3-1 and ranked 24th in the AP Poll.
- •First-year coach Will Stein is attracting top-tier recruits.
- 6:43 PMYahoo Sports — Top-5 recruit Kellan Hall gets new prediction to Kentucky Football
"Will Stein is looking to hold off some major college football programs for this 5-star recruit.
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