Kentucky lands 4-star CB Miles Brown in major recruiting win
Kentucky beats out Ole Miss, Louisville, and Tennessee for one of the top defensive backs in the 2027 recruiting class.
Westview's Miles Brown (3) celebrates after coming down with his third touchdown of the game during a TSSAA Football Playoff match between Melrose versus Westview in Martin, Tenn. , on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025.
| Jamar Coach / The Jackson Sun / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images 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.