Back to the Kentucky Wildcats Newsfeed

North Hardin star La'Vell Wright commits to Kentucky football's 2021 recruiting class

Kentucky football quarterback Terry Wilson updates his rehabilitation process as he works his way back from a season-ending knee injury. Louisville Courier Journal

LEXINGTON — Kentucky football's in-state recruiting momentum is carrying over into the 2021 class.

Three-star North Hardin running back La'Vell Wright committed to Kentucky Wednesday morning. Wright is the fifth-best prospect in the state's 2021 class, according to Rivals.com.

He is the second Kentucky high school star to commit to UK's 2021 class, joining three-star Somerest quarterback Kaiya Sheron.

As a junior, Wright totaled 1,819 rushing yards with 25 touchdowns and caught 34 passes for 553 yards and three touchdowns.