Four Kentucky Football Players Who Entered the Transfer Portal.
The Kentucky Wildcats football program has seen notable roster changes, with several key players entering the NCAA transfer portal. Here are four significant departures:
1. Dane Key – Wide Receiver
Junior wide receiver Dane Key, a Lexington native and the team’s leading receiver in 2024, entered the transfer portal on December 4, 2024. He later committed to Nebraska on December 24, 2024.
2. Barion Brown – Wide Receiver
Sophomore standout Barion Brown, known for his big-play ability and SEC-record five kickoff return touchdowns, entered the portal on December 5, 2024. He transferred to LSU shortly after, on December 14.
3. Jordan Dingle – Tight End
Senior tight end Jordan Dingle, who had nine catches for 71 yards and a touchdown in 2024, entered the portal after four years with the Wildcats.
4. Dekel Crowdus – Wide Receiver
Redshirt sophomore Dekel Crowdus announced his intention to transfer on November 28, 2023. He had a limited role in 2023, recording four receptions for 82 yards.
These departures mark a period of transition for Kentucky football, as the team looks to reload and retool ahead of the next season.
