Kentucky pushes back official visits after death of Nic Smith
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 11:11 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
The Kentucky Wildcats have postponed this weekend's official recruiting visits following the death of defensive lineman Nic "Happy" Smith, who passed away at 20. The coaching staff is prioritizing the team's emotional well-being during this challenging time. Plans are now in place to reschedule the visits for the next weekend. Smith's passing has deeply affected the team, leading the coaching staff to mourn his loss together.
- •Nic Smith died earlier this week at age 20.
- •Kentucky was scheduled to host recruits this weekend.
- •Visits will be rescheduled to the following weekend.
- •The coaching staff focuses on supporting players during this time.
- 11:11 PMYahoo Sports — Kentucky Football pushes back this week’s official visits
"The team is still mourning the loss of Nic Smith.
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