Anthony Turner includes Kentucky among nine schools in quarterback recruitment

The Landstown quarterback named Kentucky after a visit to Lexington, while saying he is still exploring his options.

Published 27 Oct 2026, 17:27 GMT2 min read

Kroger Field during a college football game in Lexington, Kentucky. — Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky, during a college football game in 2019. This is a file photograph, not an image of Anthony Turner’s visit. PCN02WPS, Kroger Field, Kentucky vs. Arkansas, October 2019 (resized and converted to WebP). CC BY-SA 4.0.Image source Image licence: CC BY-SA 4.0

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Anthony Turner included Kentucky in a top-nine college list posted on October 27, keeping the Wildcats in contention for the Landstown quarterback after his visit to Lexington, Wildcats Wire reported. Turner said he remains interested in Kentucky but is still exploring his options; the list does not identify a leader.

The other schools on Turner's list are LSU, Virginia Tech, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, Nebraska, Wake Forest and Liberty, according to Wildcats Wire. The nine-school field shows Kentucky is still under consideration, alongside programs from Turner's home region and several conference rivals. Turner has not announced a commitment or a timetable for choosing a school.

What Turner said after visiting Kentucky

Turner posted about his Kentucky visit on October 25, thanking the football coaching staff, Wildcats Wire reported. He attended Kentucky's 34-17 home win over Vanderbilt and praised the facilities and game atmosphere in comments quoted by the outlet. He said everyone made him feel welcome and that he liked the team's energy and the crowd's response.

In comments reported by Wildcats Wire, Turner said Kentucky had made a strong impression: ‘I'm still exploring my options, but they're a program I'm really interested in.’ His description points to continuing interest after the visit, while leaving his eventual choice open. Kentucky's inclusion marks a place in the field rather than a stated preference over any of the other eight schools.

How 247Sports assesses the Landstown quarterback

Turner is a four-star quarterback from Virginia Beach, according to Wildcats Wire. His 247Sports profile lists him at Landstown and rates him the No. 5 quarterback and No. 1 Virginia prospect in its own rankings; its composite rankings place him 16th among quarterbacks and second in Virginia. Those ratings provide context for the interest in his recruitment, though the profile does not record the new top-nine list.

In an October 2 evaluation on 247Sports, scouting director Andrew Ivins highlighted Turner's arm talent, mobility and ability to throw outside the pocket. Ivins also described him as a developing quarterback who needs to improve at working through progressions. The profile says Turner helped Landstown reach the playoffs in 2025 and records his experience in track and field, including a regional high-jump title.