Kentucky running back Kavosiey Smoke's game is even better than his name, and the Wildcats star announced his intention to take both elsewhere by entering the transfer portal.
Kentucky RB Kavosiey Smoke is in the NCAA transfer portal. He's run for more than 1,500 yards and scored 13 career TDs.
— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) December 1, 2022
Smoke played five seasons with the Wildcats after he redshirted his freshman season. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Smoke was allowed an extra year of eligibility. (h/t On3)
During his time in Kentucky, Smoke made several highlights.
You don't want this smoke‼️@UKFootball's Kavosiey Smoke pic.twitter.com/lcxOGJhWP6
— SEC Network (@SECNetwork) August 31, 2019
KENTUCKY STRIKES FIRST!
— CFB Kings (@CFBKings) September 26, 2020
Kavosiey Smoke takes it 36 yards to the house and gives the Wildcats a 7-0 lead.#UKvsAUB pic.twitter.com/ewHa8OxEAF
Watch @SaturdayJeff watch UK running back Kavosiey Smoke absolutely level a Florida defender
— Get Up (@GetUpESPN) October 5, 2021
It's the best thing you'll see all day pic.twitter.com/WZ8LBnW8rB
Nice 27 yard run by Kavosiey Smoke! #Kentucky pic.twitter.com/13kGCVHg5Z
— @ (@FTBeard7) September 24, 2022
In his career, Smoke has 291 carries for 1,583 yards (5.4 yards per carry) and 13 touchdowns.
Per On3's Daniel Morrison, Smoke is from the town of Wetumpka, two hours southwest of Tuscaloosa and 49 miles from Auburn. If he stays in the SEC, is it possible he decides to play a little closer to home?
On3 projects Smoke to have an NIL value of $69,000, easily within the range of money available for top college programs.
Plenty of players will be on the move this offseason, and Smoke is one of the biggest names added to the portal so far. Wherever he lands, he's sure to light it up.
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