Kentucky dismisses wide receiver Hardley Gilmore IV from football program
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 12:22 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Hardley Gilmore IV has been dismissed from the program for violating team rules, according to reports on August 6, 2026. Gilmore, a former four-star recruit, was entering his third season with the Wildcats after a tumultuous college career that included a charge for misdemeanor assault in 2024 and subsequent transfers between multiple schools. He recorded 34 receptions for 466 yards and two touchdowns during his time at Kentucky. There is no information regarding his next steps following the dismissal.
- •Gilmore dismissed for violating team rules prior to junior season
- •Started in 19 games at Kentucky, totaling 34 receptions
- •Previous legal issues led to transfers between multiple programs
- •No information on future plans following dismissal
- 12:22 PMYahoo Sports — WR Hardley Gilmore IV might not play for Kentucky Wildcats this season
- 2:39 AMYahoo Sports — Kentucky wide receiver Hardley Gilmore dismissed from team, violated rules
- 10:44 PMYahoo Sports — Kentucky football WR Hardley Gilmore IV dismissed from program
"Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Hardley Gilmore IV has been dismissed from the program for violating team rules ahead of his junior season.
"The Kentucky Wildcats have dismissed wide receiver Hardley Gilmore IV, for what has been reported as a violation of team rules.
"Wide receiver Hardley Gilmore was dismissed from the University of Kentucky football team, a spokesperson told FOX 56.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 12:22 PMWR Hardley Gilmore IV might not play for Kentucky Wildcats this season
The Kentucky Wildcats have dismissed wide receiver Hardley Gilmore IV, for what has been reported as a violation of team rules.
- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 2:39 AMKentucky wide receiver Hardley Gilmore dismissed from team, violated rules
Wide receiver Hardley Gilmore was dismissed from the University of Kentucky football team, a spokesperson told FOX 56.
- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 10:44 PMKentucky football WR Hardley Gilmore IV dismissed from program
Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Hardley Gilmore IV has been dismissed from the program for violating team rules ahead of his junior season.
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