Source: QB Leary anticipated to transfer to UK

NC State quarterback Devin Leary is expected to transfer to Kentucky, a source verified to ESPN on Tuesday.On3 was first

to report the news, and Leary will provide the Wildcats a knowledgeable and successful option to run the offense next season. Current starter Will Levis has actually declared for the 2023 NFL draft, which left the coaches trying to find a new option.Leary has actually been

a multiseason starter for the Wolfpack and tossed for 3,433 yards and 35 goals during the 2021 season. He broke Philip Rivers’ single-season school record for goals that season and likewise had 2 hurrying touchdowns.

1 Associated His 2022 season was cut short since of a season-ending pectoral injury, but Leary tossed for 1,265 yards, 11 goals and 4 interceptions in six games this season.He went into

the transfer portal Dec. 5, when the transfer portal opened, and rapidly turned into one of the more in-demand transfer quarterbacks. He was linked to Notre Dame, Kentucky, Auburn and South Carolina, amongst others.Leary will be qualified immediately at Kentucky and will have one year of eligibility remaining.