Kentucky football welcomes back defensive back Nasir Addison
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 3:43 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Kentucky football is preparing for the 2026 season with the return of defensive back Nasir Addison, who is set to compete for a boundary cornerback position. After being rated as a three-star recruit in 2023, Addison played eight games in his freshman year. He transferred early in 2026 but returned to the Wildcats, offering the potential for significant playing time. Coach Will Stein sees Addison as a key component in the secondary as the season approaches.
- •Nasir Addison is a 6'0", 204 lb cornerback from New Jersey.
- •He played in eight games as a freshman and every game in 2024.
- •Addison briefly entered the transfer portal before returning.
- •He is expected to compete for a starting role in the secondary.
- •The Kentucky football season opens in three weeks.
- 3:43 PMYahoo Sports — Get to know the Kentucky football roster: No. 21 Nasir Addison
"We're getting to know the 2026 Kentucky football roster, and today we're taking a look at No. 21, defensive back Nasir Addison.
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