Three athletes who are no more associated with the Kentucky Football Program.
The Kentucky Wildcats are gearing up for Spring Practice in the coming weeks under the guidance of Mark Stoops as they navigate the revamped SEC this season.
With Bush Hamdan stepping in as the new offensive coordinator and key players returning on both sides of the ball, the team is poised for the upcoming fall. However, there are notable absences from last season’s roster, as revealed in the latest update. Offensive lineman Tanner Bowles, offensive lineman Nick Hall, and walk-on running back Jaquez Keys are no longer on the list.
According to a report by Nick Roush of KSR, Hall has chosen to retire from football, while Bowles has opted to use up his eligibility. Bowles, originally from Glasgow, joined the Wildcats last season after transferring from the Crimson Tide. He played in 10 games and was a highly regarded 4-star prospect and a top-20 guard in the 2019 class.
Hall, the son of former Wildcat Antonio Hall, opted for the Wildcats over offers from Baylor, Ole Miss, Texas A&M, and others. Unfortunately, an injury has led to his decision to step away from football. Keys, who initially signed with Wake Forest as a linebacker recruit, did not see any playing time this past season.
The coaching staff will need to address these gaps in the upcoming portal window to ensure quality depth for the team.
