Tyreek Jemison, a standout offensive lineman from Paulding County High School in Dallas, Georgia, pledged his commitment to the University of Kentucky on June 27, 2025, bolstering the Wildcats’ 2026 recruiting class .
🔹 Key Profile
Height & Weight: 6’ 5″, 315 lb (some sources list up to 330 lb)
Rankings:
Rivals: 4‑star, No. 22 OT nationally, No. 39 in Georgia
247Sports Composite: No. 47 OT, No. 525 overall
🔹 Recruiting Journey & Decision
Initially overlooked, Jemison earned over 40 scholarship offers, including from Ole Miss, North Carolina, Georgia Tech, Missouri, Nebraska, NC State, and Mississippi State .
Kentucky extended an offer on February 6, 2025, and maintained consistent contact, helping position themselves as a top destination .
After an official visit to Lexington the weekend of June 20–22, Jemison felt the program’s emphasis on player development and coaching relationships sealed the deal .
🔹 Coaching Connections
He cites his bond with Coach Eric Wolford, the O‑line coach, and Head Coach Mark Stoops, as pivotal .
On3 reports Stoops called him nearly every day, and Wolford developed a personal rapport that made Jemison feel like “their number one guy” .
Jemison spoke positively about Kentucky’s clarity and long-term vision: “They have a plan for me to be a franchise player at Kentucky” .
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Why This Matters for Kentucky
🧱 Strengthening the Big Blue Wall
Jemison is the highest-ranked offensive tackle in Kentucky’s 2026 class so far .
His size, strength, and agility—especially as a projected guard capable of run blocking—make him a valuable interior piece .
He joins 3‑star tackle Cameron Miller, addressing a clear need after Jarvis Strickland