Kentucky football features receiver Kenny Darby on roster
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 3:07 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Kenny Darby, a 6'1", 180 lb wide receiver, is featured as No. 19 on the 2026 Kentucky football roster. Darby, originally committed to LSU, decommitted and chose Kentucky after Will Stein took over coaching duties. Rated four stars by 247Sports, he is considered one of the most talented players on the team. Kentucky's receiving corps is deep but lacks a clear leader, presenting Darby with an opportunity to make an immediate impact as the season approaches, just 19 days away.
- •Kenny Darby is a four-star recruit from Louisiana.
- •He decommitted from LSU to join Kentucky under Coach Stein.
- •Kentucky's football season begins in 19 days.
- •Darby may quickly ascend the depth chart in a deep receiving corps.
- 3:07 PMYahoo Sports — Get to know the Kentucky football roster: No. 19 Kenny Darby
"We're getting to know the 2026 Kentucky football roster, and today we're taking a look at No. 19, wide receiver Kenny Darby.
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