Kentucky defensive players Jacob and Jerod Smith plan to enter NCAA Transfer Portal

Kentucky’s twin brother duo, sophomore defensive lineman Jerod Smith and redshirt-freshman EDGE rusher Jacob Smith, plan to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal, per On3’s Pete Nakos.

Jerod became a big contributor for Kentucky‘s defense this season, recording 27 tackles and one sack. His brother, Jacob, recorded two tackles across two career games.

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Prior to enrolling at Kentucky, the Smith brothers were ranked as four-star prospects. Jerod was tabbed as the No. 224 overall player in the 2024 class, while Jacob was ranked at No. 257. They were the No. 1 and No. 2 ranked players in the state of Kentucky in the class, hailing from Corbin.

Kentucky’s Transfer Portal departures

Jacob and Jerod Smith are now the 11th and 12th Kentucky players expected to enter the Transfer Portal.

• Fr. WR Preston Bowman

• Jr. CB Nasir Addison

• Fr. DL Javeon Campbell

• RS-So. DL Austin Ramsey

• Fr. QB Stone Saunders

• So. EDGE Steven Soles

• RS-Fr. EDGE Jacob Smith

• So. DL Jerod Smith

• RS-Sr. WR Troy Stellato

• Jr. S DJ Waller Jr.

• So. WR David Washington Jr.

• RS-Sr. EDGE Landyn Watson

To keep up with the latest players on the move, check out On3’s Transfer Portal wire. 

The On3 Transfer Portal Instagram account and Twitter account are excellent resources to stay up to date with the latest moves.

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To keep up with the latest players on the move, check out On3’s Transfer Portal wire. 

The On3 Transfer Portal Instagram account and Twitter account are excellent resources to stay up to date with the latest moves.