Football

BenDuncum

  • position Defensive End/Edge
  • height 6-5
  • Weight 224
  • class Freshman
  • Hometown Austin, Texas
  • High school Lake Travis

High School
• A four-star prospect by Rivals and three-star by both 247Sports composite rankings and ESPN
• Rivals ranked him as the nation’s No. 292 overall player and No. 31 edge rusher in the country
• In 2024, had 61 tackles, five TFL, two sacks and two fumble recoveries
• Coached by Hank Carter at Lake Travis High School, which also produced current NFL receiver Garrett Wilson
• As of signing day Lake Travis is still alive in the Texas high school playoffs
• In 2025, he has 43 total tackles, 8.0 tackles for loss, 3.0 sacks and eight hurries
• He also has caused a pair of fumbles
• Also competes in track and field in shot put and discus throw
• Chose UK over Oklahoma State, Kansas State and Wisconsin

Personal
• Born in Austin, Texas
• Son of Duane and Nicole Duncum
• Has two brothers, Bobby and Tyler
• Major is undecided

Ben Says
• After his football career, he hopes to own a trade company
• Three words to describe him are calm, smart and bold
• The highlight of his life so far is coming to Kentucky
• One thing most people don’t know about him is that he didn’t start playing football until high school
• If he could only eat one thing for the rest of his life, it would be Chipotle

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