Lorenzo Cowan joins Kentucky football roster ahead of 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 3:36 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
The 2026 Kentucky football season is just eight days away, featuring edge rusher Lorenzo Cowan, who wears No. 8. Standing 6'3" and weighing 250 lbs, Cowan transferred to Kentucky after a redshirt year with USC. He participated in nine games last season, starting two and recording 13 tackles, 4.5 for a loss, along with 2.5 sacks and two forced fumbles. Coach Will Stein anticipates Cowan contributing significantly as a pass rusher this season, where he may have a breakout opportunity.
- •Lorenzo Cowan is 6'3" and 250 lbs, from Savannah, Georgia.
- •Cowan was a three-star recruit rated No. 899 by 247Sports.
- •He transferred to Kentucky after a redshirt year at USC.
- •Last season, Cowan recorded 13 tackles and 2.5 sacks.
- •He is expected to play a major role in the pass rush.
- 3:36 PMYahoo Sports — Get to know the Kentucky football roster: No. 8 Lorenzo Cowan
"We're getting to know the 2026 Kentucky football roster, and today we're taking a look at No. 8, edge Lorenzo Cowan.
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