🚨 BBN RECRUITING SHOCKER: Kentucky Fends Off Florida to Land Elite Tight End Lincoln Watkins — Mark Stoops Secures Critical Weapon for Future SEC Domination
In a recruiting twist that stunned analysts across the SEC, Kentucky has officially landed elite tight end Lincoln Watkins, fending off a hard-charging push from the Florida Gators to secure one of the most coveted offensive weapons in the 2025 class.
Watkins, a 4-star powerhouse out of Georgia, made his commitment known with a bold announcement on social media, donning Kentucky blue and declaring:
> “This is where I belong. Coach Stoops has a vision — and I want to be part of building something unstoppable.”
At 6’5″, 235 pounds, Watkins is a matchup nightmare — athletic enough to stretch the field and physical enough to dominate in the trenches. His commitment is a massive win for Mark Stoops, who has made it clear Kentucky is no longer content with being a middle-tier SEC team.
Florida, Georgia Tech, and Ole Miss were all in on Watkins until the very end. The Gators, in particular, were considered the favorite late last week, but sources say a game-changing final visit to Lexington, combined with a strong connection to tight ends coach Vince Marrow, sealed the deal.
> “Kentucky made me feel like a priority — not just a player,” Watkins said. “It felt like family.”
With Watkins in the fold, Kentucky’s 2025 recruiting class vaults into national relevance, and the offensive blueprint begins to take shape: size, speed, and SEC-level physicality.
Make no mistake — this is a defining moment for Stoops’ era. Lincoln Watkins isn’t just a recruit. He’s a statement.
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