
Ben Duncum is a rising Kentucky defensive line commit with real length and upside
In the 2025 recruiting cycle, Ben Duncum emerged as a fast-rising defensive lineman from Lake Travis (Austin, Texas), committed to Kentucky over offers from Wisconsin, Kansas State, and Oklahoma State. He’s a long, developing edge/DL prospect at about 6-5 and 224-250 pounds, and the buzz is about his disruptive traits: he’s active in the backfield, flashes pass-rush juice, and has shown playmaking ability with tackles for loss, sacks, and forced fumbles. The big question is ceiling versus polish, but the fit is clear: Kentucky is betting on his frame, motor, and upside to grow into a power player up front.





