Jackson Smith has signed with the Kentucky Wildcats

Jackson Smith signed a National Letter of Intent to play football for the University of Kentucky on Wednesday, December 15. Look inside to get the scoop on this exciting addition to the 2022 Kentucky class.

Jackson Smith Profile

Jackson Smith is a 5-foot-11, 185 pound kicker from Danville, Kentucky. He is a student at Boyle County high school located in Danville.

Smith is rated 2 stars by Rivals.com and 2 stars by 247sports.com. According to Rivals.com, Smith committed to the Wildcats and head coach Mark Stoops on April 8, 2021.

Smith is considered one of the top 2022 high school football prospects in the state of Kentucky. He is ranked No. 13 nationally at his position by 247Sports.

Rivals.com rated Smith at 5.4. A rivals rating of 6.1 or higher is considered a “Franchise Player,” A rivals rating of 6.0 to 6.8 is considered commensurate as a “All American Candidate,” a rivals rating 5.7 to 5.5 is considered an “All Region Selection,” and a rating of 5.2-5.4 is viewed as a “Low End FBS prospect.”

In addition to Kentucky, some of Smith‘s more notable offers included Eastern Kentucky.

Smith is one of over 17 known 2022 football commits for Kentucky. That number could change due to additional commits or decommits.

Jackson Smith Highlights

I’m staying home! @UKCoachStoops @CoachHaddix11 @Prokickercom @Coach_Matsakis @UKFootball pic.twitter.com/yuKyc3ouLR

— jackson smith (@jacksonsmithh27) April 8, 2021