In spite of the occasional, scattered misfire for Will Stein, his recent activity on the recruiting trail has been one of a kind; at least, as far as Kentucky Football in the modern era goes. Being better than Mark Stoops in this way is one thing, but putting together a top 10 class nationally is entirely another
Ball, who ran track in high school, ran for 1,401 yards and 27 TDs on 7.61 yards per carry as a junior, according to 247Sports. His frame comes in at 185 pounds and just below six feet; with Vanderbilt, Arkansas, and North Carolina all involved to a serious extent, it’s clear that Stein wasn’t the only major head coach who saw the vision with this three-star stud.
It’s difficult not to get ahead of yourself, as a Kentucky fan, with all of the stock and resources Stein is plainly putting in his 2027 group. Immediate success is wanted (and needed, to some extent), but seeing the head-man in Lexington plan successfully for the future is arguably more exciting than what’s already on the table.
In the past week alone, Stein has landed four (count ’em, four) recruits for Kentucky’s 2027-28 class, quickly piecing together a team that should manage competition in both the SEC and on a national scale. That should get you a bowl game, at the very least.
Confirmed in a post by Rivals on X, three-star running back Mason Ball has officially committed to Kentucky, making him the fourth pledge of that aforementioned group. BBN, Stein got another one.
Ball is the third back specifically to commit to Kentucky for the season after the one at hand, rounding out a backfield trio that has the potential to push the Cats’ offense over the top.
Ball, who ran track in high school, ran for 1,401 yards and 27 TDs on 7.61 yards per carry as a junior, according to 247Sports. His frame comes in at 185 pounds and just below six feet; with Vanderbilt, Arkansas, and North Carolina all involved to a serious extent, it’s clear that Stein wasn’t the only major head coach who saw the vision with this three-star stud
It’s difficult not to get ahead of yourself, as a Kentucky fan, with all of the stock and resources Stein is plainly putting in his 2027 group. Immediate success is wanted (and needed, to some extent), but seeing the head-man in Lexington plan successfully for the future is arguably more exciting than what’s already on the table.
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