When Mark Stoops came to Kentucky, he brought a large spotlight to National Signing Day. The theatrics have never disappointed the BBN, but if there’s a surprise, it’s usually a bad one. The last time fans were treated to more than one surprise addition on National Signing Day, Jason Hatcher and Ryan Timmons pledged to play for their home-state school just months after Stoops was hired.
This year Kentucky convinced Chris Oats, a long-time Ohio State recruit, to turn down the Buckeyes and play for UK. It’s difficult to make a bigger splash on the recruiting scene. The Cats also filled a vacancy in the running back room.