4-Star Running Back Jamarion Wilcox Commits to Kentucky

Kentucky soccer has lastly added a operating again to its 2023 class through the recruiting path. 

Jamarion Wilcox — a 4-star RB out of South Paulding Highschool in Douglasville, Georgia — has introduced his dedication to the Wildcats: 

Wilcox selected UK over Auburn, Clemson and Ohio State. He’s the No. 146 participant within the class, No. 9 RB and No. 8 participant out of the Peach State, per Rivals. 

As a senior, he carried the ball 229 instances for two,059 yards and 29 touchdowns. He was additionally named the RB MVP of the Underneath Armour All-America Camp sequence cease in Atlanta again in February 2022. 

Kentucky initially supplied Wilcox on Could 22. He would then make an unofficial go to to Lexington lower than a month afterward June 11, adopted by an OV, which occurred on Oct. 15.

Line of defense coach Anwar Stewart and former operating backs coach John Settle lead the recruitment for the tailback, although new RBs coach Jay Boulware has since been involved, making a go to right down to Georgia: 

The 5-foot-7, 195-pounder turns into the primary RB to hitch the 2023 class out of highschool, however he’ll be the second to move to Lexington, as Vanderbilt switch Ray Davis has additionally dedicated to UK and can enroll early. 

Wilcox was thought to commit throughout the Early Signing Interval, however ended up delaying till mid-January. Kentucky coach Mark Stoops referred to the tailback as a “lightning bolt” in an interview with Kentucky Sports activities Radio, although he by no means stated Wilcox by identify. It was abundantly clear that the Wildcats have been anticipating his identify to be on the again of a UK jersey come the 2023 season.

He’s now the 18th — and certain remaining — member of Kentucky’s 2023 highschool recruiting class. 

Kentucky’s Early Signing Interval tracker might be discovered right here. 

Kentucky’s switch portal tracker might be discovered right here. 

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