Former Michigan football commit Jaden Smith chooses Kentucky

Linebacker Jaden Smith chooses the Kentucky Wildcats after decommitting from Michigan.

The Kentucky Wildcats football recruiting class for 2024 was ranked in the top 25 after February’s Signing Day. However, on Tuesday, it got even better. Linebacker Jaden Smith had previously committed to the Michigan Wolverines. However, after coach Jim Harbaugh left for the NFL, Smith changed his mind. After weighing his options, he chose Kentucky.

Smith is a 6’3″, 200 lb four-star linebacker from Charlotte, North Carolina who was a top 300 recruit on most lists. He committed to Michigan in June of last year, but asked to be released from his letter of intent after Harbaugh chose to become the head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers.

Kentucky was one of the schools that had recruited Smith before he chose Michigan last summer. He came to Lexington on a visit, but the Cats lost out to Harbaugh and the Wolverines in the end.

Smith is a terrific athlete and, though lacking ideal size, is a versatile player who can do a lot on the field. The Wildcats will be sure to find a way to work him into the defense and get the most out of him.