Kentucky RB commit, Mason Ball has put together quite a season.
Through just 9 games:
1,782 rushing yards
27 touchdowns
198 yards per game
3 TDs per game
Kentucky has a STUD coming! 😼
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Get to know your 2027 Kentucky Football commits.
💪🏼 Mason Ball
🏈 Position: Running Back
📏 Height/Weight: 5’11.5” | 185 lbs
📍 Hometown: Jacksonville, Arkansas
🏫 High School: Jacksonville High School
⭐️ Mason Ball committed to Kentucky over offers from Arkansas, Vanderbilt, Kansas State, North Carolina, and several others. He committed to the Wildcats on May 23, 2026, becoming one of the cornerstone pieces of UK’s 2027 class.
• 2025 Junior Season:
• 1,401 rushing yards
• 27 rushing touchdowns
• 7.6 yards per carry
• 17 receptions for 131 yards
🏃 Multi-Sport Athlete:
In addition to football, Ball competes in track, posting a 22.52-second 200-meter dash, showcasing the speed that makes him a home-run threat out of the backfield.
💙 Kentucky running backs coach Kolby Smith built a strong relationship with Ball throughout his recruitment, helping the Wildcats land one of the top running backs in Arkansas
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Today our hearts are broken. Our thoughts and prayers are with Nic’s family, friends, teammates and everyone who knew and loved him.
This is a tremendous loss for our program and university community. We will continue to support one another and honor his memory.