National Signing Day 2021: Kiyaunta Goodwin handles five-star strike picking Kentucky over Michigan State

Kentucky landed one of the top offensive linemen in the country on Wednesday, when Kiyaunta Goodwin announced his commitment to the Wildcats live on CBS Sports HQ. Goodwin is ranked by 247Sports as the No. 2 offensive player in Division 2022 and is considered the No. 13 player nationally.

Goodwin was supposed to announce his pledge in a ceremony earlier on Wednesday, but during the event said he was still deciding between Michigan State and Kentucky. However, for a few more hours, the Wildcats dominated his recruitment.

“There were days and nights that went back and forth with both schools,” says Goodwin. “Kentucky, I had a chance to talk to the coach [Mark] Stop. And I had the opportunity to speak with coach Mel Tucker before making a decision. I was not ready this morning, but I am ready now. “

According to 247Sports national recruitment analyst Allen Trieu, Goodwin predicts to be a future second-round draft pick. Here’s the full Goodwin scouting report from Trieu:

A physical specimen that has done an excellent job of recreating its body shape. At the same time, he worked on explosives, and that training helped him move very well for his size. Play with physicality and intensity. Perfect your blocks. Coordinating enough on his feet to control defenders and maintain balance. Shows he can quickly get out of his position for a professional pass. Still his perfect hand and punch technique but with all the qualities to take a real blind defender to the next level. Has exceptional competence and has demonstrated a work ethic to reach his or her ceiling. Has the potential to be a franchise of the ball.