Tai Ray
Tai Ray is a three-star recruit from Apopka, FL (No. 1,489 in the 2023 class) who has not played in Western Kentucky's 8 games this season.
Where Ray comes from
- Apopka, FL
- Apopka
- About 650 miles from Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium
- Three-star, No. 1,489 in the 2023 class; signed with Pittsburgh.
Where Ray fits
Western Kentucky lists 26 offensive linemen this season.
The team’s line is 91st in the country in line yards this season (a team number).
Western Kentucky is 3-5. Next: at Middle Tennessee, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
Also from Apopka, FL
Transferred to Western Kentucky from Pittsburgh.
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Western Kentucky -- now graded to hold down a real starting-caliber role.
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The unit he anchors ranks 91st nationally in line yards this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Western Kentucky has produced 12 All-Conference offensive linemen. 1 has gone on to the NFL Draft since 2017.
Four seasons, two schools
- 2026 Western Kentucky HeltonYear 4 · Games –
- Jan 2026 Entered the transfer portalPittsburgh to Western Kentucky
- 2025 Pittsburgh NarduzziYear 3 · Games –
- 2024 Pittsburgh NarduzziYear 2 · Games –
- 2023 Pittsburgh NarduzziYear 1 · Games –
- High school ApopkaApopka, FL · Class of 2023Three-star, No. 1,489 in the 2023 class. Signed with Pittsburgh.Also from Apopka: Nikai Martinez (Michigan State), Kaven Call (Middle Tennessee), Travion Barnes (Baylor) and 1 more.
Moves
- Transferred from Pittsburgh to Western Kentucky, Jan 13, 2026.
2023
- Signed with PittsburghThree-star, out of Apopka
2026
- Transferred to Western Kentuckyfrom Pittsburgh
Coaching lineage · 2023–2026
2 coachesPlayed for 2 head coaches at 2 schools: Pat Narduzzi and Tyson Helton.
Next stop · Transfer
Transferred to Western Kentucky