Kentucky Football picked up a major recruiting victory on Tuesday, as class of 2027 4-star cornerback Miles Brown announced his commitment to the Wildcats over Ole Miss, Louisville, and his home state of Tennessee.
Brown, a 5-foot-11, 188-pound corner back from Martin, Tennessee, is considered one of the top prospects in the country. According to the 247 Sports Composite rankings, Brown is ranked No. 434 nationally, the No. 42 cornerback in the 2027 class, and the No. 19 overall player in Tennessee.
The commitment marks a significant recruiting win for Kentucky head coach Will Stein and the coaching staff, especially considering the level of competition involved. Beating SEC rivals and pulling a highly rated prospect out of Tennessee is viewed as a major statement for Kentucky’s recruiting efforts moving forward.
Kentucky cornerbacks coach Allen Brown played a key role in the recruitment process and made multiple trips to Martin in recent weeks. Brown visited the talented defensive back on May 5 before returning alongside defensive coordinator Jay Bateman one week later.
During the 2025 season, Brown recorded 40 tackles, six pass breakups, two forced turnovers, and four interceptions. He additionally starred on special teams, making him one of the most versatile prospects in the class.
Brown now joins an impressive Kentucky 2027 recruiting class that continues to grow under Will Stein and the Wildcats staff.
Kentucky Football 2027 commits so far:
- Jake Nawrot — QB, 6-4, 190 (Arlington Heights, IL)
- Marquis Bryant — S, 5-11, 185 (Rolesville, NC)
- Elijah Brown — iDL, 6-1, 290 (Prattville, AL)
- Tristin Hughes — S, 6-1, 190 (Rocky River, OH)
- Larron Westmoreland — S, 6-5, 180 (Jeffersontown, KY)
- Antwoine Higgins Jr. — EDGE, 6-2, 230 (Cincinnati, OH)
- Tank Proctor — TE, 6-5, 220 (Plantation, FL)
- Bryian Duncan Jr. — ATH, 5-9, 160 (Cairo, GA)
- Ty Ashley — LB, 6-2, 200 (Owensboro, KY)
- Brady Hull — iOL, 6-1, 285 (Somerset, KY)
- Matthias Burrell — iOL, 6-4, 320 (Gahanna, OH)
- Miguel Wilson — CB, 5-10, 170 (Mobile, AL)
- Iveon Lewis — WR, 6-2, 185 (Richmond, VA)
- Miles Brown — CB, 5-11, 188 (Martin, TN)
