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Kentucky Football: Three 2018 In-State Recruits Mark Stoops Needs to Land

By Frank Spencer

Nov 14, 2015; Nashville, TN, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops walks off the field after his team is defeated by the Vanderbilt Commodores during the second half at Vanderbilt Stadium. Vanderbilt won 21-17. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 14, 2015; Nashville, TN, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops walks off the field after his team is defeated by the Vanderbilt Commodores during the second half at Vanderbilt Stadium. Vanderbilt won 21-17. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports /
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Tahj Rice could be a difference maker later in his collegiate career.

Rice is an uncommitted Strongside Defensive End out of Louisville, Kentucky. Tahj played a number of positions at Waggener High School. Most notably, the 6-foot-3, 285 pounder anchors the defensive line for the Wildcats. Both Rivals.com and 247sports.com has given Rice the nod as a legit four star athlete.

Tahj Rice is listed as the No. 10 overall Defensive End prospect by 247sports and the No. 12 overall Defensive End prospect according to Rivals. That is pretty consistent marketing for the young man.

Rice has gathered 10 Division-1 offers but that number is sure to rise in the primetime recruiting window. Most notable, Kentucky has not offered the big defensive end just yet. Rice is currently boasting offers from Louisville, Boston College, Cincinnati, Purdue, and Western Kentucky among others.

In the SEC, depth at the defensive line position could make or break a team trying to contend. Unfortunately, Kentucky’s defensive line depth has been a weakness. Kentucky should consider adding the best defensive lineman in the state to set the tone for future in-state prospects. Mark Stoops better act quick, as the 247sports crystal ball prediction has Rice going to Louisville at 100 percent.

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