Kentucky quarterback Brock Vandagriff is making a name for himself with the Wildcats. Where did Vandagriff play high school football?
In this article, we’ll take a closer look at Vandagriff’s journey from the high school ranks, as well as his path to his current position as Kentucky’s starting signal caller.
Where Did Kentucky QB Brock Vandagriff Play in High School?
Vandagriff played high school football at Prince Avenue Christian School in Bogart, Ga. He was a three-year starter for Prince Avenue Christian, and he established himself as a high school football legend in the state over that span.
As a mere sophomore in 2018, Vandagriff threw for 3,190 yards, 28 touchdowns, and just seven interceptions, and he also added 1,001 yards and a whopping 23 additional scores on the ground.
That sophomore season was a precursor for Vandagriff’s incredibly fruitful upperclassman stretch. In his junior season, Vandagriff passed for 2,471 yards, 31 TDs, and just three INTs. As a senior, he eclipsed 4,000 yards, achieved a career-high 46 passing TDs, and earned his school a Class A-Private state title.
Vandagriff’s incredible production, combined with his dynamic dual-threat ability, earned him a five-star recruit standing in the 2021 class. He was heavily coveted by high-level programs, and he originally committed to Oklahoma to play under Lincoln Riley.
However, Vandagriff ultimately decommitted from Oklahoma to move closer to home, and he instead chose to sign with the Georgia Bulldogs, signing one year after current Bulldogs starter Carson Beck joined the team.
How Did Vandagriff End Up at Kentucky?
Vandagriff quickly fell beneath a deep QB rotation at Georgia. At the time of Vandagriff’s arrival in 2021, the Bulldogs had Stetson Bennett IV, J.T. Daniels, and Beck. Bennett ultimately won the starting job for much of the 2021-2022 stretch, and Vandagriff toiled in the background while Bennett flourished.
Though Vandagriff can boast two national championship rings for his time at Georgia, he played very sparingly in three years in Athens, Ga. In his first two seasons, he attempted only three passes. And in 2023, as Beck’s primary backup, he completed 12 of 18 passes for 165 yards and two scores.
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When Beck returned to school in 2024, Vandagriff was once again shut off from challenging for the starting role in his home state, so Vandagriff sought out an opportunity elsewhere. He entered the transfer portal and soon signed with the Wildcats.
Entering the 2024 season, the Wildcats were coming off two straight campaigns with highly touted transfer additions: first Will Levis, then Devin Leary. Vandagriff keeps the cycle going, but his addition is unique in that he hasn’t had a chance to prove himself yet.
Vandagriff was a revered recruit, and early poor performance wasn’t the reason for his stagnation at the collegiate level. Rather, he entered a situation that didn’t allow him the upward mobility to prove his mettle. At Kentucky, he finally has the opportunity he’s been seeking.
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