Kentucky and Will Stein aren't shying from top 2028 offensive recruits

TL;DR

Kentucky Wildcats football coach Will Stein is actively recruiting top offensive prospects for the 2028 class, building on a strong 2027 recruiting effort. His recent hiring has energized the program and attracted elite talent.

Key points

Will Stein is the new head coach for Kentucky Wildcats football.
Kentucky's 2027 recruiting class is ranked in the top 15.
Stein is actively recruiting top prospects for the 2028 class.
Kentucky has offered several top 100 offensive recruits for 2028.

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The coaching change with the Kentucky Wildcats football team this offseason has energized the program, with Will Stein bringing excitement to Lexington. His pedigree as a play-caller and developer of quarterbacks along with his youth and personal energy make it easy for fans to believe he can turn things around.

Stein immediately went into the transfer portal and loaded up on talent, bringing in a number of upgrades and highly rated players. He has also landed some elite prospects from the 2027 recruiting class, and has Kentucky's class ranked in the top 15.

He continues to recruit for 2027, but is also looking ahead to 2028. Stein has already offered a lot of players in that class, and many of them are the best at their respective positions. Here's a look at the offensive players Kentucky has already offered in 2028 that are ranked in the top 100 overall, with their 247Sports rank in parentheses.

Quarterbacks

Christopher Vargas (No 5 overall) - Vargas is arguably the top overall quarterback in next year's class. Ohio State and Oregon are early leaders.

Donald Tabron II (No 48 overall) - Tabron is a Michigan product who could rise even higher. Some other services already have him much higher.

Carter Zingelmann (No 64 overall) - Zingelmann is a terrific athlete out of Texas, where Stein has made in-roads recently.

Running backs

Ian Thomas (No 39 overall) - Thomas is another Texas product targeted by Stein. Several SEC schools are also in on him early.

Dalen Powell (No 59 overall) - Powell has a track background, and is a very good athlete. LSU might be the team to beat for the Louisiana product.

Wide receivers

Brysen Wright (No 4 overall) - Florida and Miami are the early leaders for Wright. The 6'4", 215 lb pass catcher has a shot to be the top overall player in the class.

Jaylen Addai (No 11 overall) - Addai is a speedy receiver with big plays written all over him. He has offers from nearly every top program already.

Deandre Bidden (No 19 overall) - Bidden is another speedster and potential difference maker. Michigan is the early favorite for him.

Q&A

Who is Will Stein and what is his role with Kentucky football?

Will Stein is the head coach of the Kentucky Wildcats football team, known for his play-calling skills and quarterback development.

What is the current ranking of Kentucky's 2027 recruiting class?

Kentucky's 2027 recruiting class is currently ranked in the top 15 nationally.

Which top offensive recruits has Kentucky offered for the 2028 class?

Kentucky has offered several top 100 offensive recruits for the 2028 class, focusing on elite talent at key positions.

How has the coaching change impacted Kentucky's football recruiting?

The coaching change has energized the Kentucky football program, leading to increased recruitment efforts and the acquisition of high-caliber players.