In response to the untimely death of Kentucky football recruit John Keye, who died in a car accident on Saturday, following are statements from Kentucky head coach Rich Brooks and assistant coach Steve Brown, who had recruited Keye for UK.

“This is a tragedy for everyone involved – family, friends, coaches, and classmates,” Brooks said. “John was an outstanding young man, and as one of our earliest commitments this year, was excited about attending Kentucky. This is something you don’t really get over.”

“John was an absolute pleasure to know and recruit,” Brown said. “He was very polite and respectful and always had a smile on his face. Everyone I talked to at his school had nothing but good things to say about him. My heart goes out to his family, school, and community. He will be deeply missed.”

Keye’s family will be presented with a Wildcat jersey bearing his name and high school number.