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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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Nov 19, 2016; Lexington, KY, USA; Austin Peay Governors running back Rashaan Coleman (21) runs the ball against Kentucky Wildcats linebacker Kash Daniel (56) in the second half at Commonwealth Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports /

Recruiting your state is just as important as others. Especially for Kentucky Football.

When Kentucky starts to land top in-state talent, it sets the tone for prospects considering other schools. Recruits like Damien Harris, and Jedrick Wills, who both committed to Nick Saban and Alabama over the Cats, did not have that notion to stay at home. When top tier prospects start to stay at home and play for the Cats, then a routine for the best athletes will be laid down.

When a five-star player is developed into a must-get recruit, Kentucky needs to be competitive with the “big boys”. Just a few short years ago, Mark Stoops beat out Nick Saban for defensive tackle Matt Elam. Its wins like Elam that could sway another top recruit in the state to sway towards the Cats.

If there is one thing that Mark Stoops is doing right as the Head Coach at Kentucky, it is recruiting. But losing two program-changing players from the state is heartbreaking. Vince Marrow and Mark Stoops ought to get to work this summer with these three as they can be the difference on a defense looking to add depth at some key positions.

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