UK wide receiver Hardley Gilmore IV dismissed after violating team rules, school spokesperson says

The University of Kentucky said Thursday that wide receiver Hardley Gilmore IV has been dismissed from the football program after violating team rules. A Kentucky spokesperson confirmed to LEX18 that Gilmore is no longer with the team, following an internal determination tied to team conduct expectations.

The announcement did not describe what specific rule was violated or when the violation occurred. It also did not outline whether Gilmore was removed immediately or had participated in any portion of offseason activity prior to the decision.

UK did not release any public documentation or statement addressing the underlying circumstances, and the spokesperson confirmation provided no further details about whether the team considered additional factors such as severity, prior incidents, or player cooperation. The school also did not specify any appeal or grievance steps.

The dismissal means Gilmore will not be part of Kentucky’s active roster for upcoming team activities under the football program’s discipline framework. For the program, the change affects offseason roster planning, practice group distribution, and depth at the wide receiver position, particularly as the team prepares for the next phase of training.

For Gilmore, the school’s statement indicates the outcome is tied to compliance with team rules rather than a report of injury or academic ineligibility. However, without further information from UK, the record does not clarify the exact nature of the violation or the disciplinary criteria used.

LEX18 reported that the confirmation came from a Kentucky spokesperson, indicating the decision was made by the athletics department or football leadership under its internal rules. As of publication, the school had not released additional statements detailing the incident or the specific team policy at issue.

UK’s athletics department typically handles player discipline through internal channels when violations involve team standards and expectations. Unless the school later provides more information, the public record will remain limited to the confirmation that Gilmore was removed after violating team rules.