Kentucky has flipped a Louisville commit. 2026 running back Isaiah Jacksonannounced his commitment to Kentucky on Tuesday, after previously being committed to Louisville.
The 5-foot-10, 180-pound running back from Rockcastle County (Mount Vernon, KY) will be joining Kentucky as a walk-on in the 2026 class. Since Jackson spent seven years as a foster child, he receives free in-state tuition from the state, which is why he will have walk-on status at Kentucky, despite being a three-star prospect.
“Growing up in Kentucky, I’ve always been a Kentucky fan,” Jackson previously told KSR+. “Most everybody is a Kentucky fan. It’s the hometown team. It’s really great. Everybody loves Kentucky. It was really a shocker because when the old coaching staff was there, they didn’t really ever look at me.”
Isaiah Jackson’s Game
Mount Vernon (Kentucky) Rockcastle County three-star athlete Isaiah Jackson is the nation’s No. 1,985 overall prospect according to the Rivals Industry Ranking, an equally weighted average that utilizes all three major recruiting services. He is ranked as the No. 120 running back in the 2026 class…