Few freshman classes have ever made an impact like the Wildcats’ 2022 football recruiting class. The 17th ranked group in America featured plenty of star power, most notably Barion Brown and Dane Key, and depth down the line with contributors receiving significant snaps multiple positions. Two unexpected role players from Cincinnati, TE Josh Kattus and DB Alex Afari, might not be the last of their name to make a splash for the Cats.
Alex Afari was a four-star prospect pursued heavily down the stretch by Cincinnati, but Kentucky’s recruiting win did not generate immediate buzz or high expectations.