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Kentucky defensive lineman Ja’Quize Cross planning to transfer
By Cody McClure
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Kentucky defensive tackle Ja’Quize Cross announced on Friday afternoon that he is transferring.
The 6-foot-3, 310-pound lineman posted his decision on Twitter.
“All of the people I have met (at Kentucky) will forever be my family,” Cross said. “It saddens me to say I will be transferring from the University of Kentucky. Please keep me and my family in your prayers as I take in this new journey in life.”
Cross, who was a 3-star prospect in the class of 2016, was pulled out of the state of Alabama (Buckhorn High School, New Market) by the Wildcats. In high school, Cross had other Power Five offers from Minnesota and Purdue.
He committed to the ‘Cats in June of 2015 and spent two seasons with the team.
It is unclear at this time why Cross plans to transfer out of the program.
Here’s his full statement from Twitter:
— ThatBoyCross (@ThatBoyCross_) January 5, 2018
Cody McClure is an SEC Football Writer for Saturday Down South. He lives in Knoxville, Tennessee, where he also co-hosts a midday sports radio show for FOX Sports. Cody previously worked for Athlon Sports.
