Kentucky redshirt freshman defensive lineman Kendrick Gilbert has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal, per Hayes Fawcett of On3. Standing at 6-foot-5 and weighing 275 pounds, Gilbert leaves the Wildcats with three years of eligibility left, freeing up a scholarship spot for the 2025 season.
Gilbert originally committed to Purdue before flipping to Kentucky on National Signing Day. A standout from Cathedral High School in Indianapolis, he was a 4-star recruit according to Rivals, ranked No. 2 in Indiana and the No. 12 defensive lineman nationally. He chose Kentucky over offers from programs like LSU and Iowa.
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In the 2024 season, Gilbert appeared in eight of Kentucky’s 12 games, tallying five total tackles and one tackle for loss. Highlights included a two-tackle game against Ohio and a shared TFL against Southern Miss. He redshirted in 2023, playing in two games and recording one tackle each versus Ball State and Clemson.
Gilbert’s exit gives head coach Mark Stoops and his staff an additional scholarship to utilize as they continue to build the roster via the transfer portal.
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