Kentucky secures commitment from Ohio offensive lineman Reed Gerken
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 11:10 PM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
Reed Gerken, a 6-foot-5, 305-pound offensive tackle from Perrysburg, Ohio, has committed to Kentucky. Gerken chose the Wildcats over offers from Illinois, Virginia Tech, and Wisconsin. His commitment adds to a strong recent recruitment push, bringing Kentucky's 2027 class to four commitments in just two days. Gerken is ranked No. 611 nationally and No. 53 among offensive tackles in the 247Sports Composite. He expressed excitement about potentially playing early in the SEC and praised Kentucky's consistent communication throughout his recruitment process.
- •Reed Gerken commits to Kentucky on June 8, 2026.
- •Formerly with Perrysburg High in Ohio.
- •Kentucky's 2027 class now has four recent commitments.
- •Offers included Illinois, Virginia Tech, and Wisconsin.
- •Gerken ranks No. 46 among interior offensive linemen.
- 11:10 PMYahoo Sports — Kentucky keeps the momentum going, lands three-star offensive lineman
- 9:42 PMYahoo Sports — PREWRITE: Kentucky lands 2027, 3-star OT, Reed Gerken
- 9:35 PMYahoo Sports — Kentucky lands Ohio offensive lineman Reed Gerken in boost to No. 23 recruiting class
"Perrysburg (Ohio) High offensive lineman Reed Gerken tells Rivals he has committed to Kentucky. The 6-foot-5, 290-pound Gerken over Illinois, Wisconsin and Virginia Tech. Gerken adds to a Kentucky class that Rivals previously ranked No. 23 nationally. The No. 22 prospect in the fold, Gerken ranks as the nation’s No. 46 interior offensive line prospect […]
"Kentucky is scorching hot on the recruiting trail, this time they land three-star offensive lineman Reed Gerken.
"Will Stein and Kentucky continues their recruiting momentum by landing Ohio offensive lineman Reed Gerken.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 11:10 PMKentucky keeps the momentum going, lands three-star offensive lineman
Kentucky is scorching hot on the recruiting trail, this time they land three-star offensive lineman Reed Gerken.
- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 9:42 PMPREWRITE: Kentucky lands 2027, 3-star OT, Reed Gerken
Will Stein and Kentucky continues their recruiting momentum by landing Ohio offensive lineman Reed Gerken.
- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 9:35 PMKentucky lands Ohio offensive lineman Reed Gerken in boost to No. 23 recruiting class
Perrysburg (Ohio) High offensive lineman Reed Gerken tells Rivals he has committed to Kentucky. The 6-foot-5, 290-pound Gerken over Illinois, Wisconsin and Virginia Tech. Gerken adds to a Kentucky class that Rivals previously ranked No. 23 nationally. The No. 22 prospect in the fold, Gerken ranks as the nation’s No. 46 interior offensive line prospect […]
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