Ryan Hampton returns to Texas for senior season at Rockwall-Heath
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 5:03 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Ryan Hampton, a 2027 Kentucky commit, has announced his return to his hometown to play for Rockwall-Heath High School in Texas for his senior season. He confirmed his decision on live television, leaving DME Academy in Daytona Beach, Florida. Hampton, currently a composite 5-star prospect, expressed his desire to win a state title before starting college. He ruled out reclassifying to 2026, focusing instead on contributing to his team this season.
- •Hampton leaves DME Academy to join Rockwall-Heath for his senior year.
- •He is ranked as a composite 5-star prospect by 247 Sports.
- •Hampton will not reclassify and plans to remain with Kentucky in 2027.
- •He aims to win a state title with Rockwall-Heath.
- 5:03 PMYahoo Sports — Ryan Hampton returning to Texas for senior season
"The Kentucky commit will head back to his hometown and suit up for Rockwall-Heath.
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