Kentucky football's Rico Crowder looks to excel in expanded role
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 2:58 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
Rico Crowder, a 6'4", 201 lb wide receiver, enters his sophomore season with Kentucky. After redshirting in 2024, he became a regular on special teams last season. Crowder, who scored 20 touchdowns in high school and recorded over 2,000 all-purpose yards, has decided to remain with the Wildcats during a coaching transition. As he integrates further into the program, he aims to build upon his contributions from the previous season.
- •Rico Crowder is a sophomore wide receiver for Kentucky.
- •He has experience as a regular on special teams.
- •Crowder recorded over 2,000 all-purpose yards as a high school senior.
- •He accepted a preferred walk-on spot from Kentucky despite limited recruitment.
- •Crowder remains with the Wildcats through a coaching change.
- 2:58 PMYahoo Sports — Get to know the Kentucky football roster: No. 33 Rico Crowder
"We're getting to know the 2026 Kentucky football team, and today we're taking a look at No. 33, wide receiver Rico Crowder.
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