Report: Kentucky OL Transfer Kiyaunta Goodwin to Visit Florida

The Louisville native may remain in the SEC after playing one season for Kentucky.
Report: Kentucky OL Transfer Kiyaunta Goodwin to Visit Florida
Report: Kentucky OL Transfer Kiyaunta Goodwin to Visit Florida /

The transfer portal window is officially closed, meaning a player can no longer enter until the summer period opens in May. 

Kentucky football has seen plenty of fluctuation, but five Wildcats remain in the portal seeking a new destination: 

  • WR Rahsaan Lewis 
  • WR Tae Tae Crumes 
  • DB Adrian Huey 
  • RB Mike Drennen II 
  • OL Kiyaunta Goodwin

Of the five, Goodwin, a former 4-star prospect, is the most sought-after. The former 4-star offensive lineman and top-100 recruit was considered a huge get for coach Mark Stoops and the Cats, as he chose UK over the likes of Alabama, Ohio State and Michigan State. 

The Charlestown High School (Ind.) product entered the portal on Dec. 16 after playing just one season for Kentucky, where he appeared just on special teams. No noise has surrounded where a new home for the 6-foot-8, 350-pounder may be — until Thursday. 

Steve Wiltfong of 247Sports reported that the OL is planning a visit to see coach Billy Napier and the Florida Gators. He went on to report that if he were to choose UF, he would have to do so quickly, as the time to get enrolled in school is nearing its end next week. 

Kentucky added two offensive lineman — Northern Illinois OT Marques Cox and Alabama OL Tanner Bowles — via the portal. Goodwin is the lone member of the Big Blue Wall to enter the portal from Lexington. 

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Hunter Shelton
HUNTER SHELTON

Hunter Shelton is a writer for Sports Illustrated-FanNation's Wildcats Today, covering football, basketball, baseball and more at the University of Kentucky. Hunter is a Lexington native and has been on the UK beat since 2021.