Kentucky RS Freshman DL Tomiwa Durojaiye Entering Transfer Portal
A second Kentucky football player has entered the transfer portal during the short April window.
Defensive lineman Tomiwa Durojaiye, a former 3-star recruit out of Middletown, Del. announced on Wednesday morning that he is going portaling with four years of eligibility remaining:
“I would like to thank Coach Stoops, Coach White, and the rest of Kentucky football for an unbelievable opportunity. This past year I’ve grown as a person, player and made lifetime friendships and memories. With that being said after much thought and consideration, I will be entering the transfer portal with four years of eligibility," Durojaiye wrote. “
The 6-foot-4, 278-pounder was an early enrollee in January of 2022 and played in three games as a true freshman — vs. Miami Ohio, Youngstown State and in the Music City Bowl against Iowa.
Durojaiye was ranked as the No. 42 strongside defensive end in the nation and top player in the state of Delaware by Rivals and was First-Team All-State selection as both a junior and senior at Middletown High School. Before committing to UK, he also took official visits to Arkansas, West Virginia, Georgia Tech, Vanderbilt, Northwestern and South Carolina.
Playing time appeared to be in the cards for the DL in 2023, as defensive coordinator Brad White had previously complemented his twitch and weight gain as two positives for depth in the trenches. Instead, he'll search for a new program, where playing time may be more guaranteed.
He joins defensive back Andre Stewart as scholarship Wildcats to enter the portal during the short window that runs from April 15-30. Dating back to the original portal window following the end of the 2022 season, Durojaiye is the 16th player to leave.
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