Kentucky football profiles No. 80 Ashton Cozart ahead of 2026 season

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 7:33 PM

Last updated Jun 17, 2026

Kentucky football profiles No. 80 Ashton Cozart ahead of 2026 season
Summary

Ashton Cozart, a 6'3", 202 lb wide receiver, is featured in the Kentucky Wildcats' roster for the upcoming 2026 season. Originally from Texas, Cozart was a highly ranked recruit in 2023 but first committed to Oregon. After a redshirt year and a transfer to SMU, he recorded one catch in four games before joining Kentucky. He did not play last season but returns to Lexington aiming to establish a role in the Wildcats' receiving corps, which lacks a proven star.

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  • Ashton Cozart wears No. 80 for the Wildcats in 2026.
  • Highly ranked recruit ranked No. 237 by 247Sports.
  • Transferred from Oregon to SMU before landing at Kentucky.
  • Did not see game action in 2025 but seeks a breakout year.
  • Kentucky football season begins in 80 days.
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We're getting to know the 2026 Kentucky Wildcats football team, and today we look at No. 80, Ashton Cozart.

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