Hayes Johnson is a three-star recruit from Campbellsville, KY, out of Taylor County (No. 1,123 in the 2024 class) who has not played in Kentucky's 8 games this season.
Where Johnson comes from
- Campbellsville, KY
- Taylor County
- About 50 miles from Kroger Field
- Three-star, No. 1,123 in the 2024 class.
- On the Kentucky roster since 2024
Where Johnson fits
Kentucky lists 23 offensive linemen this season.
The team’s line is 31st in the country in line yards this season (a team number).
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 Campbellsville, KY
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Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Kentucky -- now projected as a quality starter at the position.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
The unit he anchors ranks 31st nationally in line yards this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Kentucky has produced 6 All-Conference offensive linemen and 1 All-American. 7 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2019. Darian Kinnard was one of them, an All-American.
Three seasons at Kentucky
- 2026 Kentucky SteinYear 3 · Games –
- 2025 Kentucky StoopsYear 2 · Games –
- 2024 Kentucky StoopsYear 1 · Games –
- High school Taylor CountyCampbellsville, KY · Class of 2024Three-star, No. 1,123 in the 2024 class. Signed with Kentucky.
2024
- Signed with KentuckyThree-star, out of Taylor County
Coaching lineage · 2024–2026
2 coachesCoaching transition mid-career: Mark Stoops → Will Stein. Worth noting in scheme + development context.
