Kentucky’s Fast Starts: Recruits Taking Advantage Early

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Through 2 weeks, we've already got a lot to talk about and players to highlight. Today, though, we're taking a quick peek at a handful of recruits who have started the season on fire.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1157497"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a94bb13b24c1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Carothers is off to a flying start to begin the year and looks completely dialed in right now. He's throwing with good anticipation, getting the ball where it needs to go, and has been moving the offense up and down the field with ease. Through two weeks, he's already put up 766 yards and 9 touchdowns while completing 74% of his throws. The accuracy and command of the offense stand out clear as day. It's been an incredibly impressive start to year four, and he looks like a quarterback playing with a ton of confidence right now.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2364541"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a94bb13b2574"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Loveless is off to a really good start to his sophomore year and looks confident on the field. He can move around the formation, get downfield, and does a nice job looking the ball all the way into his hands. In two weeks, he's already put up 233 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns, leading the class. Still a lot of football left, but this could be a sign of things to come for a young receiver who's starting to make some noise.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1516140"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a94bb13b2607"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tomlinson is off to a good start through two weeks and has been consistently finding his way to the football. He looks stronger, is tackling well one-on-one in open space, and seems to have a much better feel for the defense and what he's being asked to do. He's playing with more confidence and isn't hesitating when he sees something develop. He's put up 16 tackles, 3 TFLs, and 1 sack defensively while adding over 100 yards and a touchdown on offense. He's been productive on both sides without trying to do too much, and I like how comfortable his game looks right now.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1923009"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a94bb13b2690"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hardin is a savvy route runner who has been getting open early and often to start the year. He does a really good job finding space in zone and exploiting it, giving his quarterback an easy target when the defense leaves something open. He's got good hands and shows some creativity after the catch, but I've also liked how much more comfortable he looks working over the middle. His sideline awareness has been good, making sure to get his feet down. It's been a big first few weeks for Hardin, and he looks like he's off and rolling.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->