The transfer portal brought plenty of surprises to Big Blue Nation on day one. We’re preparing for more madness on day two.
As we learn news about what’s happening with the Kentucky Wildcats, we’ll share it here and update the feed throughout the day. Hopefully, it makes it a little easier for you to navigate the seemingly never-ending stream of news. After all, one day in the transfer portal is like one week of news in real time.
We’ll start with an updated look at the visitors’ list that was shaken up by some late arrivals on Friday night. The most noteworthy addition was DeAndre Moore. The former Texas WR was a one-time Louisville commit. He skipped a trip to Ole Miss to see what Will Stein might have cooking in Lexington with Sam Leavitt.
Kentucky Transfer Portal Targets Visiting This Weekend
Jan. 2
Sam Leavitt, Quarterback, Arizona State, 6-2, 195
DeAndre Moore, Wide Receiver, Texas, 5-11.5, 190
CJ Baxter, Running Back, Texas, 6-1, 225
Tavion Wallace, Linebacker, Arkansas, 6-1, 240
Marquis Johnson, Wide Receiver, Missouri, 5-11, 187
Robert Woodyard, Linebacker, Auburn, 6-1, 210
Coleton Price, Interior Offensive Lineman, Baylor, 6-3, 280
Cason Henry, Offensive Tackle, South Carolina, 6-6, 310
Delvin Morris, Center, Akron, 6-3, 280
Grayson Curtis, Long Snapper, New Mexico, 6-1, 230
Jan. 3
Tyree Adams, Offensive Tackle, LSU, 6-7, 310
Hasaan Sykes, Cornerback, Western Carolina, 6-0, 185
Ahmad Breaux, Defensive Lineman, LSU, 6-3, 280
Antonio O’Berry, EDGE, Gardner-Webb, 6-5, 240
Jan. 4-5
Anthony Hawkins, Safety, Villanova, 6-3, 170
Markus Strong, Defensive Lineman, Oklahoma, 6-5, 270
By:Nick RoushA Familiar QB to Visit Kentucky01/03/2026 12:32:51 PM
On3’s Chad Simmons has learned that another former Power Conference quarterback is visiting Kentucky. Ashton Daniels will be in Lexington Jan. 7-8. He’ll have visits to Baylor and Florida State under his belt by the time he arrives in Lexington.
A duel-threat quarterback, he started his career at Stanford and starred against Louisville, racking up more than 300 yards of offense and three touchdowns in an upset of the No. 19 team in the country. He transferred to Auburn ahead of the 2025 season, and like everything Hugh Freeze touches, it turned to farts. Daniels served as Jackson Arnold’s backup before starting against Kentucky. He struggled in the loss to the Cats. In the game after Freeze was fired, he went 31-44 for 353 yards and 2 TDs. He also rushed for 89 yards and 2 TDs in an overtime loss at Vanderbilt.
Daniels is a big-bodied athlete with accuracy issues. It’s worth remembering that Will Stein turned another former Auburn QB with accuracy issues into a Heisman finalist at Oregon.
By:Adam LuckettKentucky is in mix for Big 12 safety01/03/2026 11:36:07 AM
The Wildcats have a need at safety. A Kansas State transfer has emerged.
Qua Moss is a former junior college and D-II transfer who spent the 2025 season in the Big 12. The Georgia native finished the season with 41 tackles, five tackles for loss, two interceptions, one sack, and one forced fumble.
Tennessee will get the first visit but UK and Florida State are both in this race.
By:Adam LuckettOklahoma State enters the chat for Kourtney Kelly01/03/2026 11:21:56 AM
West Georgia transfer Kourtney Kelly is one of numerous defensive line transfers expected to visit Kentucky in the coming days. Clemson immediate stood out as UK’s top competition for the Peach State native. Another contender emerged on Saturday.
Oklahoma State has entered the mix. Former North Texas head coach Eric Morris has taken over in Stillwater and the Cowboys are expected to be very active in this year’s transfer market.
Head on a swivel.
By:Adam LuckettLSU RB1 enters the transfer portal01/03/2026 11:05:57 AM
We are on Day 2 of the transfer portal but entries are still occurring. A notable name became a free agent on Saturday. LSU starting tailback Caden Durham (1,258 career rushing yards, 44 receptions, 11 total touchdowns) is now looking for another college football home.
The Oklahoma native has entered the portal with two years of eligibility remaining. Durham led the Tigers in rushing yards both years that Kentucky offensive coordinator Joe Sloan was the play caller at Tiger Stadium. The tailback also brings some value as a receiver.
Kentucky has been active with multiple LSU transfers. Could another one emerge as a target?
By:Adam LuckettContenders emerge for LSU transfer Ory Williams01/03/2026 10:31:10 AM
Kentucky’s big offensive line rebuild is underway. KSR has reported that Ory Williams is a target for the Wildcats but there are some other contenders emerging. The Texas native and former top-500 recruit is hearing from Auburn, Virginia Tech, and UCLA. Williams has three years of eligibility remaining.
By:Nick RoushTyree Adams Expected in Lexington Today01/03/2026 10:06:25 AM
The initial plan was to get Tyree Adams on campus on Friday, but plans change quickly in the transfer portal. The visit was delayed, but ultimately only for a day. On3’s Sam Spiegelman reports that LSU’s starting left tackle will be in Lexington on Saturday. Adams also has a trip scheduled to Texas A&M, while Ole Miss, Ohio State, and Oregon are trying to line up visits.
By:Nick RoushEarly RPM Picks01/03/2026 10:00:19 AM
After the first day of visits, things are shaping up to be an eventful Saturday for the Wildcats. I have placed an RPM pick for Kentucky to land Arkansas linebacker Tavion Wallace, a former Blue Chip talent who is the younger brother of Trevin Wallace. Jacob Polacheck has placed an RPM pick for Baylor Center Coleton Price. A two-year starter for the Bears, Ole Miss, Alabama, and South Carolina are also in the mix for his services.
By:Nick RoushMore on Overnight Additions01/03/2026 09:21:10 AM
Robert Woodyard, Linebacker, Auburn — The second-best available inside linebacker in the transfer portal started in a dozen games for the Tigers this fall, tallying 67 tackles, 7 TFLs, 16 pressures, and 2.0 sacks. He has one year of eligibility remaining.
Cason Henry, Offensive Tackle, South Carolina — He suffered a knee injury in 2023, but started in all 13 games at right tackle during the Gamecocks’ 9-win ’24 season. Henry logged five starts this fall before undergoing season-ending shoulder surgery in October. He has one year of eligibility remaining.
Markus Strong, Defensive Lineman, Oklahoma — The interior defensive tackle was a rotational player in 2025, logging 106 snaps for 7 tackles, 4.0 TFls, and 1.0 sack. He’s visiting on Sunday with two years to play.
Antonio O’Berry, EDGE, Gardner-Webb — After visiting Ohio State on Friday, he pushed back a visit to West Virginia to come to Kentucky on Saturday. He posted a PFF pass rush grade of 82.9, tallying 39 pressures, 18 QB Hurries and 4.5 sacks. A product of Dayton’s Wayne High School, he has two years of eligibility remaining.
Delvin Morris, Center, Akron — He started in seven games in 2024 before taking over the role full-time last fall. He has two years to play two. Morris has trips lined up to NC State, UCF, and Houston.
By:Nick RoushAnother QB to Visit Kentucky01/03/2026 08:46:18 AM
Kentucky currently only has one scholarship quarterback on campus. They’re in the hunt for Sam Leavitt, but they need more than one guy. Another player they’re looking at is Landen Clark, a dual-threat QB from Elon who threw for 2,321 yards, 18 touchdowns, and eight picks last fall, while also rushing for 614 yards and 11 scores. He’s reportedly expected to arrive on campus on Monday.
By:Nick RoushDeAndre Moore Highlights01/03/2026 08:37:33 AM
The former Texas WR can YAC ’em. Over the last two years, he’s caught 77 passes for 988 yards and 11 touchdowns. Moore is the fifth-best available wide receiver in the transfer portal.