Kentucky secures commitment from WR Austin Coles for 2027 class
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 7:17 PM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
Austin Coles, a three-star wide receiver from Fort Lauderdale's St. Thomas Aquinas, has committed to Kentucky. This marks the third commitment in one day for head coach Will Stein, as Coles joins four-star defensive lineman Malachi Brown and three-star linebacker Drew Williams. Coles, who chose Kentucky over schools like Virginia Tech, Clemson, and Kansas State, is ranked as the No. 648 overall prospect and No. 85 WR in the 2027 cycle. Coles has been a key target for the program, particularly following an official visit. He plans to bring a larger receiving presence to the team.
- •Coles is the third commitment of the day for Kentucky.
- •He is the No. 648 overall prospect and No. 85 WR for 2027.
- •Coles chose Kentucky over Virginia Tech, Clemson, and Kansas State.
- •He plans to contribute in various ways upon joining the team.
- •Coles is originally from Illinois and attended high school in Florida.
- 7:17 PMYahoo Sports — Kentucky adds Sunshine State WR Austin Coles to 2027 class
"Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) St. Thomas Aquinas three-star wide receiver Austin Coles has committed to Kentucky, becoming the third commitment of the day for head coach Will Stein. Originally from Illinois, Coles has been a top target in Lexington for some time and he’s now locked in with the SEC program, choosing it over the likes […]
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