Kentucky targets running back TJ Harden after Seahawks release
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 8:33 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Kentucky Football is in pursuit of former Seattle Seahawks running back TJ Harden, who recently entered the NCAA transfer portal after being waived by the Seahawks. Harden played in the NFL preseason against the Dallas Cowboys before his release. He is part of a group of athletes granted a temporary restraining order allowing them an extra year of eligibility. Kentucky, along with Kansas, Baylor, and Syracuse, has expressed interest in adding Harden, who previously achieved notable career statistics at UCLA and SMU. As the Wildcats prepare for the season opener against Youngstown State on September 5, they aim to bolster their running back position due to ongoing injuries within the roster.
- •TJ Harden was waived by the Seahawks after the preseason.
- •He is eligible to enter the NCAA transfer portal due to a court ruling.
- •Harden seeks to join Kentucky, among other schools.
- •He had a successful college career with 2,445 total yards at UCLA and SMU.
- •Kentucky plays Youngstown State in their season opener on September 5.
- 8:33 PMYahoo Sports — Kentucky is recruiting an NFL RB who just played for the Seahawks this preseason
"We may see something we’ve never seen: A Seattle Seahawks to Kentucky Wildcats pipeline if TJ Harden comes to Lexington
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