There’s no doubting that the offensive line was a major weak point for Kentucky football in 2024. That has led to them adding four linemen out of the transfer portal for next year already. Now, they’re trying to add another by offering tackle Shiyazh Pete.
Pete posted on the social platform X that the Wildcats had offered him. He previously posted that he had offers from the USC Trojans, Michigan Wolverines, and Vanderbilt Commodores as well.
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At 6’8″, 320 lbs, Pete is a huge tackle who would be a potential starting left tackle in Lexington. He has plenty of experience at that position, having started 31 games there for New Mexico State.
Pete is projected to choose Vanderbilt by 247sports, so getting him to Kentucky is a long shot, but he would certainly fill a huge need. If the Cats want to bounce back in 2025, it will begin with an upgraded offensive line. That remains a work in progress.