Matt Ponatoski
Freshman quarterback on Kentucky's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′1″ · 205 lb · Cincinnati, OH
Recruiting
QB recruit
No. 219 nationally · Signed with Kentucky
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 quarterback on Kentucky's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 4-star recruit to Kentucky in 2026.
Buzz vs Tape
Fans warmer than rivals
His own fans are far more bullish than the rival fanbase.
Also worth knowing:
Matt Ponatoski
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2026
- Signed with Kentucky4-star out of Archbishop Moeller
Career arc
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Will Stein
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A four-star recruit at quarterback for Kentucky -- now graded as an All-Conference-caliber prospect under center.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
2 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2023. Will Levis went on to the NFL out of this room (2023).
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Kentucky
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Quarterback · Kentucky
Returning around him
- 19% of 2024 offensive production back (Heavy turnover)
- 4 Kentucky players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: +4 net (31 in / 27 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Kentucky · Last season: 5-7 · Talent rank #23 · 2026 recruiting class #60