Kentucky football adds linebacker Alex Afari to roster amid eligibility issues
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 10:44 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026

Kentucky's football team has added linebacker Alex Afari back to the roster as part of recent eligibility developments. Afari has been cleared to practice with the team, but his competition eligibility remains under review. The NCAA continues to face legal challenges related to player eligibility, and Kentucky is navigating these changes as it prepares for the upcoming season. Further updates on Afari's eligibility are expected as the situation evolves.
- •Alex Afari returns to Kentucky's football team after recent eligibility rulings.
- •He recorded 123 tackles, including 18 for a loss, in previous seasons.
- •Afari is currently cleared to practice, pending further eligibility review.
- •The NCAA's ongoing legal challenges may affect future player eligibility.
- •Kentucky's football program seeks clarity on eligibility for the season.
- 10:44 PMYahoo Sports — Kentucky has re-added a class of 2022 player...for now
"The Kentucky football team is, for now, taking advantage of the recent eligibility rulings and have added a former linebacker back to the team.
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