Transfer Portal Targets: Cincinnati Cornerback JQ Hardaway Takes Visit to Kentucky

The switch portal has formally been in enterprise for one complete week. 

Throughout these first seven days, Kentucky has seen 10 gamers announce their entry into the portal, whereas one participant — Alabama offensive lineman Tanner Bowles — has introduced his dedication to switch to Lexington. 

That quantity is anticipated to rise, and Mark Stoops and Co. are hoping that one addition to the 2023 portal class will come within the type of Cincinnati cornerback JQ Hardaway. 

Popping out of Phenix Metropolis, Alabama, the 6-foot-2, 190-pounder claimed 5 tackles and a sack in 93 snaps for the Bearcats in his freshman season. Hardaway was the No. 27 security and No. 15 participant within the state of Alabama for the 2022 class, he was pursued by former UK defensive coach Jon Sumrall and was supplied by the Wildcats earlier than committing to Cincinnati. 

Upon former Cincy head coach Luke Fickell leaving for Wisconsin, Hardaway introduced that he could be getting into the portal. The nook has since taken a go to to UK, clearly contemplating the Wildcats as a possible new dwelling. 

There are many defensive backs on Kentucky’s roster, however there’s at all times assist wanted, and Hardaway would definitely present some top-notch depth, particularly if veteran CB Carrington Valentine declares for the NFL Draft. Keidron Smith can also be on the way in which out after his lone season in Lexington. 

Hardaway is within the portal with three years of eligibility left, and could be a giant add for Kentucky if he had been to commit to creating the fast everlasting journey down I-75 South. 

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