Kentucky lands top in-state recruit Larron Westmoreland

Jeffersontown two-way star chooses Wildcats over hometown Louisville

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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Louisville (Ky.) Jeffersontown class of 2027 two-way athlete Larron Westmoreland has committed to play for the Kentucky Wildcats, choosing them over his hometown Louisville Cardinals and several other top programs. Westmoreland is considered the best player in the entire state of Kentucky.

Why it matters

This is a major recruiting win for Kentucky, who was able to flip Westmoreland from Louisville just two weeks before his planned commitment to the Cardinals. Westmoreland is a dominant two-way player who will be an instant impact player for the Wildcats.

The details

As a junior, the 6-4, 185-pound Westmoreland excelled on both offense and defense. On offense, he racked up 22 total touchdowns. On defense, he had 55 tackles, 22 pass breakups, 3 interceptions, and 8 forced fumbles. He also returned two kicks for touchdowns on special teams.

  • Westmoreland was set to commit to Louisville just two weeks ago.
  • He ultimately chose to commit to Kentucky on February 13, 2026.

The players

Larron Westmoreland

A class of 2027 two-way athlete from Louisville (Ky.) Jeffersontown High School, considered the best player in the state of Kentucky.

Will Stein

The head coach of the Kentucky Wildcats football team, who was able to flip Westmoreland's commitment from Louisville to Kentucky.

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What they’re saying

“Behind the scenes, this one was pretty wild. Louisville was actually set to land his commitment just two weeks ago, but Kentucky was able to get Westmoreland to change course and take his talents to Lexington.”

— Tom Loy, 247Sports Reporter (247sports.com)

What’s next

Westmoreland will join the Kentucky Wildcats for the 2027 season, where he will look to make an immediate impact on both offense and defense.

The takeaway

Kentucky's ability to flip the top in-state recruit from Louisville to the Wildcats shows the program's growing recruiting prowess and ability to land elite talent, even within the state's borders.