Pulaski County offensive lineman Brady Hull may be the first 2027 commit for Kentucky under new head coach Will Stein, but he’s already looking to build something bigger in Lexington - and he’s got his eyes on one of the most electric junior athletes in the country.
That would be Seneca Driver, the 6-foot-7, 225-pound tight end out of Boyle County. If you haven’t heard the name yet, you will soon.
Driver’s already stacked up more than 40 scholarship offers from a who’s-who of college football - Alabama, Ohio State, Texas, Michigan, Notre Dame, Oklahoma, and yes, Kentucky, just to name a few. He’s not just one of the top tight ends in the 2027 class - some believe he might be the top tight end in the nation.
And Hull? He’s doing everything he can to help bring Driver to the Bluegrass.
“He’s a freak athlete in both football and basketball,” Hull said. “He’d be a huge pickup for us.”
That “freak athlete” label isn’t just hype. Driver’s a two-sport standout who dominates on both the gridiron and the hardwood.
On the football field last season, he hauled in 49 catches for 875 yards and 11 touchdowns - and that’s just as a pass-catcher. He also added 116 rushing yards and three more scores on the ground.
On defense, he racked up 67 tackles, including 10 for loss. That’s serious two-way production.
And when basketball season rolled around? He didn’t miss a beat.
Driver is currently averaging 16.4 points and 10.8 rebounds per game, shooting an efficient 55.7% from the field. At 6'7", with that kind of athleticism and versatility, you can see why every major program in the country is knocking on his door.
Driver’s athletic pedigree runs deep, too. His uncle, Tony Driver, played both sides of the ball at Notre Dame before being drafted by the NFL in 2001. That kind of bloodline, combined with his game-breaking ability, makes Seneca Driver a top-tier prospect in every sense.
Recruiting insiders may be leaning toward Kentucky as a potential landing spot, but those close to Driver say he’s nowhere near a decision. He’s expected to take his time - likely into the summer - and Oklahoma, among others, is making a strong push.
Coaches from across the country are staying in close contact, and with good reason. Driver is the kind of player who can shift the trajectory of a recruiting class.
Hull hasn’t faced Driver in a high school game yet, but they’ve squared off at camps - and Hull came away impressed.
“We actually went against each other at some camps before. It was a really good competition,” Hull said.
“He’s a really good athlete. I don’t know when he’ll get around to making his decision, but somebody’s going to get a really good player, and I just hope it is Kentucky.”
Hull is already embracing the role of recruiter, even though his own commitment is still fresh. That speaks to the kind of culture Will Stein is trying to build - one where top-tier talent not only wants to play for Kentucky, but wants to bring other elite players with them.
Driver, with his rare blend of size, speed, and skill, would be a game-changer for any program. And if Hull has his way, that program will be Kentucky.