Will Stein is back in Oregon prepping for the Indiana Hoosiers, but that hasn't stopped the portal from going into overdrive. After picking up the first commit, Tavion Wallace, Kentucky snagged Antonio O'Berry after the DE just visited Ohio State. But it is Wallace making headlines again with an Instagram post that will surely have speculation ramp up.
Tavion Wallace shares screenshot of conversation with secret Kentucky commit
Wallace took to Instagram a little bit ago to share a screenshot of a conversation he had with a recruit. Of course, the name of the recruit was hidden from view, but the person sending the information had two zipped face emojis, so it is on the low, for now.
Former four-star linebacker Tavion Wallace, who committed to Kentucky yesterday, just posted this on Instagram.
— Casey (@BleedBlueCasey) January 4, 2026
Who do you think he’s hinting at as the next addition for the Wildcats? pic.twitter.com/2a8T1KWGPD
So, who could it be? That is the question that BBN is now searching on X and Instagram for. Rumors around Sam Leavitt still being in Lexington, and not in Lubbock as originally planned has raised alarms that it could be him.
Wallace plays on defense, so you could look at a player like Jordan Castell. The former Florida Gator jumped into the portal, and Kentucky is in the mix there. That would be another huge pickup, thanks to the news earlier that Cam Dooley would be leaving Kentucky, and possibly going to Florida.
The fact of the matter is, no matter who it is, Kentucky needs them. They have holes along the offensive line, defensive line, running back, secondary, and special teams. The roster is in flux, and Will Stein is doing his best to build Kentucky football into a true SEC contender in just one year.
You look up to Bloomington and think, that could be us. That starts right here and right now in the Transfer Portal. If Kentucky wants to climb the ladder, it begins now, and the work is being put in. Stay tuned.