Colorado QB Ryan Staub to Visit Kentucky

Kentucky’s search for a backup quarterback continues. The latest name to pop up is Colorado quarterback Ryan Staub.

Sources tell KSR+ that Staub is “likely” set to visit Kentucky on Friday, Jan. 9. He also has visits lined up to Ohio State and Cincinnati.

Staub, the 6-foot-1, 200-pound quarterback, started two games in three seasons at Colorado. He threw for 681 yards, four touchdowns, and four interceptions during his three-year career, adding eight rushing yards and one rushing touchdown. He split time at quarterback with two other Colorado starting quarterbacks during their season.

Kentucky already has a commitment from Notre Dame QB transfer Kenny Minchey. UK has hosted Elon QB Landen Clark for a visit, and is set to host JUCO QB Tre Guerra for a visit on Saturday.

Kentucky Free Agency Additions

We’re still less than a week into the transfer portal period, and the Wildcats have added 13 players to the 2026 Kentucky football roster.

• QB Kenny Minchey, Notre Dame
• IOL Coleton Price, Baylor
• LB Tavion Wallace, Arkansas
• DT Ahmad Breaux, LSU
• EDGE Antonio O’Berry, Gardner-Webb
• CB Hasaan Sykes, Western Carolina
• DB Aaron Gates, Florida
• IOL Max Anderson, Tennessee
• RB Jovantae Barnes, Oklahoma
• DT Jamarrion Harkless, Purdue
• OL Olaus Alinen, Alabama
• WR Xavier Daisy, UAB
• S Jordan Castell, Florida

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