Okay, so, I’ve been diving deep into the world of college football recruiting, specifically for the University of Kentucky. It’s a wild ride, let me tell you. I started this whole thing because, well, I’m a huge Wildcats fan, and I wanted to get a better handle on how they build their team year after year.
First things first, I had to get organized. I made a spreadsheet, because who doesn’t love a good spreadsheet? I started tracking the 2025 recruiting class. At the beginning of this whole thing, they had about 19 commits. Nineteen! That’s a lot of potential future Wildcats.
Then, I started digging into the details of these players. Where are they from? Turns out, these guys are coming from all over! Ten different states are represented in this class. And you know what? That got me thinking about the national rankings. So, I checked those, and, guess what? Kentucky was sitting pretty at number 26 in the country. Not bad, not bad at all.
Then I started tracking their progress, the ups and downs. There are so many articles, and it’s hard to follow everything. I had to read tons of stuff online just to stay on top of it. I realized keeping up with recruiting is a full-time job. These young athletes were out there balling, and I was here, glued to my computer screen, trying to keep up with all the news.
- Made a spreadsheet to track the 2025 recruiting class.
- Started with 19 commits.
- Found out they were from 10 different states.
- Checked national rankings – Kentucky was at No. 26!
- Scoured the internet for news and updates.
I even started following some of these recruits on social media. It’s crazy to see these kids, some of them are just 17 or 18, with so much pressure on them. It’s a whole different world.
Oh, and the transfers! Don’t even get me started on the transfers. It’s like a revolving door sometimes. For example, I found out that Dylan Ray, who’d been with the team for two years, decided to leave. It’s tough to see guys go, but I get it. They have to do what’s best for them.
Following Along with the Ins and Outs
I decided I needed to be more systematic in my approach. So, I started organizing the information even further. I’m talking detailed notes on each player, their positions, their strengths, their weaknesses. It was intense, but, honestly, it was also kind of thrilling. The number of players was expected to grow so I needed to stay focused.
And it paid off! I actually started to feel like I understood the process a little better. I could see how the coaches were building the team, what they were looking for, and how these recruits fit into the overall strategy.
This whole experience has been a real eye-opener. It’s given me a whole new appreciation for the work that goes into building a college football team. And it’s made me an even bigger Wildcats fan, if that’s even possible. Go Cats!
