Tegra Tshabola is a four-star recruit from West Chester, OH, out of Lakota West (No. 104 in the 2022 class) who has not played in Kentucky's 8 games this season.
Where Tshabola comes from
- West Chester, OH
- Lakota West
- About 100 miles from Kroger Field
- Four-star, No. 104 in the 2022 class; signed with Ohio State.
Where Tshabola 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
From Lakota West
Also from West Chester, OH
Arrived at Kentucky from Ohio State. The first career honor came in 2025: All-Big Ten.
Awards
A four-star recruit at offensive line for Kentucky -- now playing at an All-Conference level.
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.
Five seasons, two schools
- 2026 Kentucky SteinYear 5 · Games –
- Jan 2026 Entered the transfer portalOhio State to Kentucky
- 2025 Ohio State DayYear 4 · Games –All-conference
- 2024 Ohio State DayYear 3 · Games –
- 2023 Ohio State DayYear 2 · Games –
- 2022 Ohio State DayYear 1 · Games –
- High school Lakota WestWest Chester, OH · Class of 2022Four-star, No. 104 in the 2022 class. Signed with Ohio State.Also from Lakota West: Malik Hartford (UCLA), Jyaire Brown (Southern Miss), Alex Afari Jr. (Kentucky) and 10 more.
Moves
- Transferred from Ohio State to Kentucky, Jan 12, 2026.
2022
- Signed with Ohio StateFour-star, out of Lakota West
2025
- All-Big Tenthird
2026
- Transferred to Kentuckyfrom Ohio State
Trophy case · Confirmed honors
What the selectors said
ALL-BIG TEN
All-Big Ten mention (2025)
Coaching lineage · 2022–2026
2 coachesPlayed for 2 head coaches at 2 schools: Ryan Day and Will Stein.
Next stop · Transfer
Transferred to Kentucky
