Boom or bust? Grading Kentucky’s 2024 transfer portal additions a year later

Kentucky boasted about adding some high level transfer additions last year, how did they each pan out?

Oct 19, 2024; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Kentucky Wildcats running back Chip Trayanum (4) rushes with the ball while being tackled by Florida Gators defensive end Jack Pyburn (44) during the second half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
Oct 19, 2024; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Kentucky Wildcats running back Chip Trayanum (4) rushes with the ball while being tackled by Florida Gators defensive end Jack Pyburn (44) during the second half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images | Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
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Gerald Mincey - Offensive Lineman

Mincey left Tennessee, much to the Tennessee fanbase's chagrin and Big Blue Nation's delight. It's a fun moment to steal a player from your rival. He was one of the top and most exciting additions in the 2024 portal, but he didn't live up to the hype. He played to his three-star caliber out of high school status. He was part of an abysmal offensive line, and he ended up being injured for the second half of the year. He may end up being remembered the most as the person who pointed out on video that Mark Stoops had a culture problem when he was in line at a concession stand during a game.

Transfer grade: Bust

Brock Vandagriff - Quarterback

There may have been a reason he left Georgia to come to Kentucky, but it was hard to see at the time. He was a 5-star quarterback out of high school, and it looked like the depth chart in Georgia had just swallowed him up. He would come to Kentucky and be the next Will Levis, shoot, maybe even better! He showed glimpses of the skillset but often made poor decisions and frequently found himself benched or hurt. He hasn't announced his plans for next season yet, but Kentucky fans want to see a new quarterback under center next season.

Transfer grade: Bust