Kentucky gains commitment from another four-star prospect on National Signing Day

Another four-star lineman is coming to Lexington.

Josaih Hayes, a 6-foot-2, 308-pound defensive tackle from Horn Lake, Miss., announced his commitment to the University of Kentucky on Wednesday. The Commerical Appeal first reported Hayes’ commitment.

Hayes is considered a four-star prospect by both 247Sports and Rivals. His decision came down to UK, Auburn, Mississippi State, Memphis and Mississippi, to whom he was committed from June until late October.

Mississippi heading into Wednesday was considered the favorite to re-gain Hayes’ commitment — five of 247Sports’ seven “Crystal Ball” predictions picked the Rebels — and hosted Hayes for his last official visit prior to his announcement.

Hayes recorded 81 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, and 5.5 sacks as a senior. Inside linebackers coach Jon Sumrall was Hayes’ lead recruiter.

This story was originally published December 18, 2019 at 10:22 AM.

Josh Moore

Lexington Herald-Leader

Josh Moore covers the University of Kentucky football team for the Lexington Herald-Leader, where he’s been employed since 2009. Moore, a Martin County native, graduated from UK with a B.A. in Integrated Strategic Communication and English in 2013. He’s a fan of the NBA, Power Rangers and Pokémon. Support my work with a digital subscription