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Who wants that Smoke? Kentucky running back enters transfer portal

By Eric Smithling | Last updated Dec 1, 2022 10:45 AM ET

Kentucky running back Kavosiey Smoke's game is even better than his name, and the Wildcats star announced his intention to take both elsewhere by entering the transfer portal.

Kentucky RB Kavosiey Smoke is in the NCAA transfer portal. He's run for more than 1,500 yards and scored 13 career TDs.
— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) December 1, 2022

Smoke played five seasons with the Wildcats after he redshirted his freshman season. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Smoke was allowed an extra year of eligibility. (h/t On3)

During his time in Kentucky, Smoke made several highlights.

You don't want this smoke‼️@UKFootball's Kavosiey Smoke pic.twitter.com/lcxOGJhWP6
— SEC Network (@SECNetwork) August 31, 2019

KENTUCKY STRIKES FIRST!

Kavosiey Smoke takes it 36 yards to the house and gives the Wildcats a 7-0 lead.#UKvsAUB pic.twitter.com/ewHa8OxEAF
— CFB Kings (@CFBKings) September 26, 2020

Watch @SaturdayJeff watch UK running back Kavosiey Smoke absolutely level a Florida defender

It's the best thing you'll see all day pic.twitter.com/WZ8LBnW8rB
— Get Up (@GetUpESPN) October 5, 2021

Nice 27 yard run by Kavosiey Smoke! #Kentucky pic.twitter.com/13kGCVHg5Z
— @ (@FTBeard7) September 24, 2022

In his career, Smoke has 291 carries for 1,583 yards (5.4 yards per carry) and 13 touchdowns.

Per On3's Daniel Morrison, Smoke is from the town of Wetumpka, two hours southwest of Tuscaloosa and 49 miles from Auburn. If he stays in the SEC, is it possible he decides to play a little closer to home?

On3 projects Smoke to have an NIL value of $69,000, easily within the range of money available for top college programs.

Plenty of players will be on the move this offseason, and Smoke is one of the biggest names added to the portal so far. Wherever he lands, he's sure to light it up.

Eric Smithling

Eric Smithling is a writer based in New Orleans, LA, whose byline also appears on Athlon Sports. He has been with Yardbarker since September 2022, primarily covering the NFL and college football, but also the NBA, WNBA, men’s and women’s college basketball, NHL, tennis and golf. He holds a film studies degree from the University of New Orleans

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