Kentucky Listed As Top Destination for Transfer Quarterbacks

College football’s version of free agency is about to kick off as the transfer portal officially opens on Monday, December 4th. Over the last three seasons, the transfer portal has proven itself as a way for programs to quickly fill holes in their rosters, especially for teams searching for a quarterback. Last year, a record number of signal callers transferred and this year’s cycle looks to be even more chaotic.

Kentucky is one of the many programs searching for a new quarterback as Devin Leary’s college career will end with Kentucky’s bowl game. According to 247Sports, Lexington is one of the most ten attractive spots for a quarterback to land this offseason. As for their why:

“Liam Coen is the instructor for a quarterback-friendly scheme in Lexington that will have produced two draft picks (once Leary declares and joins Will Levis in the NFL). One encouraging factor for the next starting quarterback for the Wildcats is that he can be confident in the protection in front of him. Mark Stoops expects his offensive linemen to be nasty, people-movers up front and Kentucky allowed only the third-fewest sacks in the SEC.“

With Liam Coen as offensive coordinator, a good offensive line, and talented receivers, Kentucky will be an attractive situation, but must look for a better fit this time around. The staff already has a few targets in mind, and according to some, may already have their guy. Several players have already announced their intentions to enter the portal, and there are more certain to announce over the coming days.

Time will tell who will be behind center for the Wildcats next season. With that said, who would you like to see as Kentucky’s starting quarterback in 2024?