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Who is Nik Scalzo? UK’s Latest QB Commit that draws Baker Mayfield Comparisons

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Kentucky’s 2019 class now has a quarterback. Nik Scalzo is an atypical recruit that could be the perfect fit for Kentucky.

The right-hander from Ft. Lauderdale first entered Kentucky’s radar last summer when Scalzo made the trip to Lexington for a camp at Kroger Field. Undersized with little hype, the 5’11” athlete did just enough to catch Darin Hinshaw’s eye.

Between last summer’s camp and today’s commitment, Scalzo threw for more than 2,000 yards and 23 touchdowns, earned 15 scholarship offers and is now considered the No. 16 dual-threat quarterback in America.

Evaluated Early

Eddie Gran has developed a knack for finding talent early in South Florida.