Kentucky football adds transfer running back from NC State

The 6-foot, 200-pound running back will have two seasons of eligibility remaining
North Carolina State's Demie Sumo-Karngbaye (0) advances the ball against Connecticut during...
North Carolina State's Demie Sumo-Karngbaye (0) advances the ball against Connecticut during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)(Karl B DeBlaker | AP)
Published: May. 16, 2023 at 4:34 PM EDT
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Kentucky football has added some running back depth with the commitment of NC State transfer Demie Sumo-Karnbaye.

The former Wolfpack running back will reunite with Kentucky quarterback Devin Leary, who also transferred to UK from NC State.

Sumo-Karngbayo rushed for 305 yards and three touchdowns on 55 attempts last season. He also had 12 receptions for 148 yards and a touchdown.

The 6-foot, 200-pound running back will have two seasons of eligibility remaining.