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Kenyatta Hardge II
Returning to Kentucky for 2026
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Kenyatta Hardge II
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Career Arc
HS
Recruit
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CFB
College
Kentucky
NFL
NFL Draft
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2025 snapshot
Season context · Team result + system
2024Kentucky4-8HC: Mark Stoops · Run-leaning, slow tempo
Career stats
| Season | Team | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Kentucky | 1 | -- | 0.0 | 0.0 | -- | -- | -- |
| Career | 1 | -- | 0.0 | 0.0 | -- | -- | -- |
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Kentucky
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive line · Kentucky
Returning around him
- 27% of 2024 offensive production back (Heavy turnover)
- 4 Kentucky players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: +2 net (29 in / 27 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Kentucky · Last season: 5-7 · Talent rank #27 · 2026 recruiting class #60
Heisman trajectory
Heisman Trajectory · 2025
Peak #12021
Peaked at #12021 this season.