Kentucky’s recruiting efforts took a week off before things heated up again on the trail. On Saturday, the Cats added another defensive piece from Middle Tennessee. Elijah Groves has joined the fold and could bring some unique positional versatility to the defense.
Defensive coordinator Brad White has recorded his first lead recruiting win of the 2024 high school cycle after Groves picked the Cats over Purdue and NC State. The high-level basketball player is a high-upside linebacker prospect with some tantalizing physical tools.
Let’s dig into the tape and see what Groves will bring to Lexington.