Mason Ball becomes the latest addition to Kentucky’s nationally ranked 2027 recruiting class.
On Saturday, Kentucky Football strengthened its 2027 recruiting haul by securing a commitment from three-star running back Mason Ball, a key addition to the growing class.
Ball, a 5-foot-11, 185-pound prospect from Jacksonville, Arkansas, picked the Wildcats over Arkansas, North Carolina, and Vanderbilt. According to the 247 Sports Composite, he is ranked No. 737 nationally, the No. 57 running back in his class, and the third-best overall player in Arkansas.
Coming off a strong junior season, Ball rushed for 1,401 yards and 27 touchdowns, averaging 7.61 yards per carry. He also caught 17 passes for 131 yards in 2025.
Ball is the third running back to commit to Kentucky’s 2027 class, joining Bryian Duncan Jr. and Kelsey Gerald in what is shaping up to be one of the Wildcats’ deepest position groups.
Ball credited his long-standing connection with Kentucky running backs coach Kolby Smith as a major factor in his decision.
“Coach Smith gave me my first offer when he was at Arkansas, and we’ve kept a great relationship ever since—even now that he’s at Kentucky,” Ball told A Sea of Blue.
He believes the future running back room has special potential. “We all complement each other well, and we’re going to be electric!” he said.
Ball describes himself as a complete back who can make explosive plays. “I’ve been compared to Isiah Pacheco a lot, but I’m a home-run hitter, a 100% complete back.”
He also expressed strong appreciation for Kentucky’s coaching staff. “Nothing but love for everyone in the building. Coach Smith is my guy.”
Ball’s message to Big Blue Nation was clear: “Kentucky is getting a dominant player who loves the game and will make a big impact on and off the field!”
He is scheduled to officially visit Kentucky on June 5, as the Wildcats continue building one of the top-ranked recruiting classes in the country—entering the day ranked ninth nationally by 247 Sports.
Highlights of the newest Wildcat are available below.
Kentucky Football 2027 Commitments
Quarterback
Jake Nawrot (6-4, 190) — Hersey (IL) — 4-star (No. 60 overall)
Running Back
Bryian Duncan Jr. (5-9, 160) — Cairo (GA) — 3-star (No. 579 overall)
Kelsey Gerald (5-11, 191) — Lantana (FL) Santaluces Community — 3-star (No. 590 overall)
Mason Ball (5-11.5, 185) — Jacksonville (AR) — 3-star (No. 737 overall)
Wide Receiver
Iveon Lewis (6-2, 180) — Richmond (VA) Huguenot — 4-star (No. 341 overall)
Tight End
Tank Proctor (6-5, 220) — Plantation (FL) American Heritage — 3-star (No. 575 overall)
Conrad Hart (6-5, 235) — Lexington (KY) Christian Academy — 3-star (No. 738 overall)
Offensive Line
Ian Walker (6-5, 305) — Pennington (NJ) The Pennington School — 3-star (No. 413 overall)
Brady Hull (6-1, 285) — Somerset (KY) Pulaski County — 3-star (No. 622 overall)
Matthias Burrell (6-4, 320) — Gahanna (OH) Lincoln — 3-star (No. 701 overall)
Defensive Line / EDGE
Elijah Brown (6-1, 290) — Prattville (AL) High — 4-star (No. 296 overall)
Antwoine Higgins Jr. (6-2, 230) — Cincinnati (OH) Princeton — 3-star (No. 474 overall)
Linebacker
Ty Ashley (6-2, 200) — Owensboro (KY) High — 3-star (No. 580 overall)
Defensive Back
Marquis Bryant (5-11, 185) — Rolesville (NC) High — 4-star (No. 284 overall)
Tristin Hughes (6-1, 190) — Rocky River (OH) High — 4-star (No. 382 overall)
Larron Westmoreland (6-5, 180) — Jeffersontown (KY) High — 3-star (No. 439 overall)
Miles Brown (6-0, 180) — Martin (TN) Westview — 3-star (No. 460 overall)
Miguel Wilson (5-10, 170) — Mobile (AL) Vigor — 3-star (No. 706 overall)
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