Kentucky Lands Top Owensboro Linebacker Ty Ashley for 2027 Class

The 6-2, 200-pound prospect chose the Wildcats over several notable programs.

Mar. 13, 2026 at 12:18am

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Kentucky Football has landed a commitment from three-star linebacker Ty Ashley, a top prospect from Owensboro, Kentucky, for its 2027 recruiting class. Ashley chose the Wildcats over offers from schools like Notre Dame, Penn State, Indiana, Wisconsin, Louisville, and others.

Why it matters

Keeping top in-state talent at home is a priority for Kentucky's football program, and landing Ashley, who is ranked as one of the top linebackers in the 2027 class, is an important early recruiting win for the Wildcats.

The details

The 6-2, 200-pound Ashley plays at Owensboro High School and is currently ranked as the No. 1,010 overall prospect in the country and the No. 46 linebacker in the 2027 class according to Rivals. He has already put together impressive production during his high school career, totaling 148 tackles. Ashley cited Kentucky's coaching staff and the direction of the program as major reasons behind his decision to commit to the Wildcats.

  • Ashley announced his commitment to Kentucky on Thursday, March 13, 2026 while visiting Lexington for a spring visit.

The players

Ty Ashley

A three-star linebacker from Owensboro, Kentucky who plays at Owensboro High School and has committed to Kentucky's 2027 recruiting class.

Kentucky Football

The football program at the University of Kentucky, which has secured a commitment from top in-state linebacker prospect Ty Ashley for its 2027 recruiting class.

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The takeaway

Kentucky's ability to land a commitment from a top in-state prospect like Ty Ashley shows the program's continued focus on recruiting and developing local talent, which will be key to the Wildcats' long-term success on the field.