Justin Rogers was one of the most talked about recruits in Kentucky football history. Since he arrived on campus in 2020, that talk his quieted to a whisper. And that’s not a bad thing.
One of the most sought after recruits in America, Rivals ranked the Oak, Mi. lineman as the No. 10 overall prospect in the 2020 recruiting class. A five-star prospect, Kentucky beat out Alabama, Georgia, LSU and every other traditional powerhouse program to sign the highest-ranked recruit of the internet era. Upon arriving in Lexington last summer, Rogers faced a few hurdles.
Early Obstacles
Before joining the Wildcats Rogers underwent hip surgery.