2027 CB Miguel Wilson commits to Kentucky

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Mobile (Ala.) Vigor three-star cornerback Miguel Wilson has committed to Kentucky, he told Rivals’ Hayes Fawcett on Wednesday.

He chose the Wildcats over offers from NC State, Colorado, West Virginia, Georgia Tech and others.

Wilson is the No. 882 overall prospect and No. 83 CB in the 2027 cycle, according to the Rivals Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all major recruiting media companies. He’s also the No. 31 player in Alabama.

The 5-foot-10, 170-pounder was re-offered by the new staff in Lexington back in January. He’s visiting campus this week and is now locking in with head coach Will Stein, stars coach James Gibson and the Cats.

“I talk to Coach (James) Gibson almost like every day,” Wilson told Justin Rowland of KSR+ back in February. “Him and Coach A.B. (Allen Brown), I have a great relationship with them. And Coach Gibson talks with my mom and me every day. I’ve had a great relationship with them ever since they offered. I’m just now starting to get a relationship with those guys.”

As a junior for Vigor, a notable high school football program in the Yellowhammer State, Wilson tallied 56 total tackles and four interceptions, per MaxPreps. The Wolves won 12 games last fall and they finished as the No. 33 team in Alabama, according to the Rivals Composite Rankings.

UK adds another piece to 2027 class

Wilson, also known as “Seatbelt”, becomes commitment No. 6 for Kentucky in the 2027 cycle. The class currently checks in at No. 42 nationally, according to the Rivals Industry Team Recruiting Rankings.

Another defensive back sits atop the haul early on. Louisville Jeffersontown Magnet three-star safety Larron Westmoreland chose UK over Louisville on Feb. 13 and is now the No. 441 overall prospect and No. 38 safety in the cycle.

“As far as Kentucky, what really stands out to me is the culture and the direction the program is heading. I love the passion of the fanbase, the atmosphere around the program, and how much pride there is in representing Kentucky. Being around the staff, you can tell everything is very intentional and player-focused,” Westmoreland told Rivals’ Steve Wiltfong.

Westmoreland is one of three in-state commits in the class, alongside Owensboro three-star linebacker Ty Ashley and Somerset Pulaski County three-star interior offensive lineman Brady Hull. The up-to-date class, which also currently ranks No. 12 in the SEC, can be seen here.

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