Kentucky football profiles tight end Elijah Brown ahead of 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 5:28 PM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
As the Kentucky Wildcats approach the 2026 football season, attention turns to tight end Elijah Brown. A four-star recruit out of high school, Brown began his college career at Alabama before transferring to Florida Atlantic, where he appeared in 11 games and recorded one catch for 22 yards. He subsequently transferred to Kentucky for the 2025 season but had limited opportunity. With a new coaching staff under Will Stein planning to emphasize tight ends, Brown may have a chance for a larger role this coming season.
- •Elijah Brown is a senior tight end for the Kentucky Wildcats.
- •He was rated four stars and ranked No. 241 in the 2022 recruiting class.
- •Brown has transferred from Alabama to Florida Atlantic before landing at Kentucky.
- •He caught one pass for 22 yards during his time at Florida Atlantic.
- •The 2026 season kicks off for Kentucky on September 5.
- 5:28 PMYahoo Sports — Get to know the Kentucky football roster: No. 85 Elijah Brown
"The countdown to the 2026 Kentucky Wildcats football season continues, and we're taking a look at tight end Elijah Brown.
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