Ohio Sophomore Receiver Impressed by Energy at Kentucky

Nash Montgomery hopes to visit Wildcats again during spring practice

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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Nash Montgomery, a sophomore receiver at Findlay High School in Ohio, recently visited the University of Kentucky football program and was impressed by the energy and attention he received from the coaching staff, despite not being one of the top recruits on campus. Montgomery's father, Mike, said the visit was a 'big deal' for the family, as Nash's older brothers, Ryan and Luke, had previous connections to Kentucky and other major programs.

Why it matters

The Montgomery family has deep ties to college football, with Nash's older brothers playing at Georgia and Ohio State. Nash's visit to Kentucky shows the program's ability to attract talented young players, even those without immediate family connections to the school.

The details

Nash Montgomery, a 6-foot-1, 180-pound receiver, visited Kentucky with his father, Mike, who had previously brought his older son, Ryan, a four-star quarterback, to campus a few years ago. While Ryan ultimately chose Georgia, Mike said Kentucky's new offensive coordinator, Joe Sloan, had recruited Ryan at LSU and has a strong relationship with the family. During Nash's visit, he was impressed by the energy and attention he received from the coaching staff, even though he was not one of the top recruits on campus.

  • Nash Montgomery visited Kentucky about three years ago when his older brother Ryan was being recruited.
  • Nash recently visited Kentucky again with his father Mike.

The players

Nash Montgomery

A 6-foot-1, 180-pound sophomore receiver at Findlay High School in Ohio who recently visited the University of Kentucky football program.

Mike Montgomery

The father of Nash Montgomery, who has two other sons, Ryan and Luke, who have played or are currently playing for major college football programs.

Ryan Montgomery

Nash's older brother, a four-star quarterback who was ranked 65th overall in his recruiting class by Rivals.com and is now a freshman at the University of Georgia.

Luke Montgomery

Nash's older brother, an offensive lineman who was the top-ranked player in Ohio in 2022 and a top 100 national player, and is currently playing at Ohio State University.

Joe Sloan

The offensive coordinator for the University of Kentucky football program, who previously recruited Ryan Montgomery when he was at LSU.

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What they’re saying

“Just the energy in general there was very impressive. It's pretty easy to understand the message that Indiana did (win a national championship), so why not us.”

— Mike Montgomery, Nash Montgomery's father

“He was not one of the premier players there but we felt we were totally part of the group and he liked that.”

— Mike Montgomery, Nash Montgomery's father

What’s next

Nash Montgomery hopes to make another visit to Kentucky during spring practice and hopes he gets invited to attend a UK game during the season.

The takeaway

Nash Montgomery's visit to Kentucky shows the program's ability to attract talented young players, even those without immediate family connections to the school. The Montgomery family's deep ties to college football give Nash an advantage in understanding the recruiting process, and Kentucky's coaching staff was able to make a strong impression on him during his visit.