Sam Leavitt is reportedly still in Lexington, enjoying a productive visit with the Kentucky football team. As the second-ranked quarterback in the transfer portal, expectations are high as he is scheduled to have dinner with the coaching staff tonight.
However, the recruitment landscape is always dynamic, and Leavitt is also planning to visit Texas Tech in the near future, as reported by Matt Zenitz. This development does not necessarily eliminate Kentucky from contention for the talented quarterback, but it does introduce some uncertainty into the situation. In the event that Leavitt decides to commit elsewhere, Kentucky has identified Auburn’s Ashton Daniels as a fallback option.
Daniels recently set up a visit to Kentucky, which comes after he faced the Wildcats last season. In that matchup, Daniels struggled, finishing the game with 108 passing yards, no touchdowns, one interception, and five sacks against a strong Kentucky defense. His season statistics included 797 passing yards, a 57% completion rate, and 280 rushing yards, with a total of two rushing touchdowns. Despite the challenges he faced at Auburn, Daniels had a more successful stint at Stanford where he showcased his potential.
Kentucky’s offensive coordinator, Rich Scangarello, appears to have interest in Daniels, who is also considering visits to Baylor and Florida State. This situation raises eyebrows among Kentucky fans, particularly given previous decisions made by the coaching staff regarding quarterback recruitment, including passing on the chance to sign Duke’s Maalik Murphy.
As Kentucky aims to secure a commitment from Leavitt tonight, the stakes are high. Should he decide to join Texas Tech, the lure of substantial financial backing could prove tempting. Fans and analysts will be monitoring this situation closely as the portal changes the dynamics of college football recruiting.