It has been a rocky year for Kentucky football. They had a disappointing performance on the field and finished 4 – 8. Then, a large number of players left the program, choosing to enter the transfer portal. One surprising transfer announcement was from receiver Hardley Gilmore.
Starters Dane Key and Barion Brown announced their intention to transfer early after the portal opened. Then, on the last day the window was open, Gilmore shocked fans by entering as well. Now, however, it seems as if the Wildcats could keep him.
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On3’s Pete Nakos is reporting that Kentucky and Gilmore are at least talking about him removing his name from the portal and staying in Lexington. It would be a huge win to keep him.
Though he didn’t play a lot this season due to injury, he flashed the talent that made him a highly regarded recruit. If healthy, he would be in line to be a major part of the Kentucky offense in 2025.
Fans will want to stay tuned to this story.