Transfer Portal Diary: Big-Name Visits Define Opening Day
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Key Points:
- The NCAA transfer portal opened with a shift in focus from departures to visit plans, with Kentucky actively pursuing top talent, including highly ranked quarterback Sam Leavitt from Arizona State, who plans to visit the Wildcats.
- Kentucky is also targeting running back CJ Baxter, a former five-star recruit from Texas with strong freshman credentials, along with other skilled players like James Jones, while only one player, Dante Dowdell, entered the transfer portal from Kentucky on day one.
- The Wildcats are emphasizing strengthening their offensive and defensive lines by recruiting experienced linemen such as Tyree Adams (LSU) and Xavier Chaplin (Auburn), and are competing against programs like Texas A&M for top transfer prospects.
- Notable Kentucky returners include Sam
