Andre Clarke Jr. is a four-star recruit from Richmond, VA, out of Hermitage (No. 249 in the 2026 class) who has not played in Kentucky's 8 games this season.
Where Clarke comes from
- Richmond, VA
- Hermitage
- About 400 miles from Kroger Field
- Four-star, No. 249 in the 2026 class.
Where Clarke fits
Kentucky lists 22 defensive backs this season.
Kentucky defensive backs with a game this season
Kentucky is 7-1, No. 8 in the AP poll (week 10). Next: at Tennessee, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
Also from Richmond, VA
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Will Stein
Pass share
46.1%
233 pass / 272 run
Plays / game
63.1
8 games
Team sack rate
6.2%
257 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-leaning.
Awards
A four-star recruit at defensive back for Kentucky -- now projected at an All-Conference level in coverage.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Grades highest in speed and man coverage.
Kentucky has produced 3 All-Conference defensive backs. 7 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2019. Maxwell Hairston went on to the NFL out of this room (2025).
Joined Kentucky in 2026
- 2026 Kentucky SteinYear 1 · Games –
- High school HermitageRichmond, VA · Class of 2026Four-star, No. 249 in the 2026 class. Signed with Kentucky.
2026
- Signed with KentuckyFour-star, out of Hermitage
