Kentucky football focuses on quarterback recruits for future success
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 10:19 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Kentucky football is actively pursuing top quarterback talents, highlighting coach Will Stein's strong track record with Heisman finalists. Rising junior Josiah Boyd, a standout from California, impresses during recent visits to Lexington, and is currently weighing offers from multiple programs, including Kentucky and Oregon. Another top prospect, J.J. Howard from California, has narrowed his list to a dozen schools, with Kentucky among them. Stein's experience as a playcaller at Oregon is a central theme in recruiting efforts, particularly as he aims to create a strong quarterback pipeline for the Wildcats.
- •Will Stein emphasizes quarterback development at Kentucky.
- •Josiah Boyd tours Kentucky, drawing interest from multiple programs.
- •J.J. Howard considers Kentucky amid offers from top teams.
- •Stein's track record includes Heisman finalists at Oregon.
- 10:19 PMYahoo Sports — How Kentucky is turning Lexington into quarterback country
"Kentucky football coach Will Stein is using his track record with Heisman finalists to lure top 2028 quarterback prospects.
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