Kentucky Football is making an early and meaningful statement in the 2027 recruiting cycle-and it's aimed squarely at one of its own. Pulaski County’s Brady Hull, a powerful 6-foot-1, 285-pound interior offensive lineman, was on campus this past weekend for Junior Day, and all signs point to the Wildcats putting themselves in a strong position to land him.
Hull is currently ranked as the No. 9 overall prospect in the state of Kentucky for his class, and it’s easy to see why he’s drawing serious attention. He’s got the kind of size and strength you want anchoring the middle of your offensive line, and he's already showing the potential to be a foundational piece for any college program.
Kentucky, for its part, isn’t just hoping to keep Hull in-state-they’re actively building a relationship that could pay off in a big way. New head coach Will Stein has made Hull a clear priority, and that effort hasn’t gone unnoticed.
Back in December, Stein sent Hull a personalized video message that Hull later shared publicly. In it, Stein didn’t mince words about his vision for the future: “You know the best Christmas gift for me is gonna be getting Kentucky football back to where it needs to be,” he said.
“And it takes people like you in the state of Kentucky to stay home and get this thing rolling.”
That message struck a chord. Hull’s visit over the weekend gave him a chance to spend more time with Stein and the new coaching staff, giving him a closer look at what this next chapter of Kentucky Football might look like. It’s clear the Wildcats made a strong impression-not just on the field, but in terms of culture, vision, and opportunity.
Recruiting insiders are taking notice, too. On3’s Steve Wiltfong logged a 60 RPM (Recruit Prediction Machine), indicating a 60% confidence level that Hull will ultimately commit to Kentucky. That’s not a lock, but it’s a solid early read-and it reflects the momentum the Wildcats are building.
Still, Hull’s recruitment is far from over. He’s got visits lined up with Tennessee, South Carolina, and Auburn-three SEC programs that know how to recruit and won’t go down without a fight. Those trips could shift the landscape, especially as Hull gets a broader view of what other schools have to offer.
But for now, Kentucky has done exactly what it needed to do: make Hull feel like a priority, show him the direction of the program, and lay the groundwork to keep one of the state’s top prospects right at home. In the world of recruiting, especially this early in the cycle, momentum matters-and the Wildcats have it.