Louisville (Ky.) Moore strong-side defensive end JJ Weaver (6-foot-6, 240) has announced his commitment to Kentucky over Louisville.

Weaver hosted tight ends coach and recruiting coordinator Vince Marrow, head coach Mark Stoops, defensive coordinator Matt House and outside linebackers coach Brad White for an in-home visit Monday night. Marrow served as his primary recruiter.

There is a lot to like about the Wildcats.

"What I like about Kentucky is it's not far from home. I'm from Florida so Miami is good because I have family down there. But Kentucky, I moved here for a reason. It's good and not far away. The coaching staff is real. Coach Vince, Coach Stoops, Coach White and Coach House, they are real persons. They really care about the students."

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Their message revolved around joining forces with other in-state talents while also playing close to home.

"They were like, 'hey, we need you. Josh Allen is leaving. Kentucky is your best fit. You can get out of Louisville but you can come back.' I was like 'yeah, you're right. I can.' They basically said they need me in the class with Shawnkel [Knight-Goff], Wandale [Robinson], [Demontae Crumes] TaeTae."

He has one goal in mind at the next level.

"I'm going to go to college and dominate. That is my mindset," he finished.

Weaver took his official visit to Lexington on Oct. 20.

Over the course of his recruitment, Weaver has recorded offers from Miami, Purdue, Cincinnati, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Indiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Ole Miss, Syracuse, Tennessee, and Vanderbilt in addition to the Cardinals and the Wildcats. The 247Sports Crystal Ball is currently 90-percent in favor of Kentucky and 10-percent in favor of Louisville.

He is rated a .8987 by the 247Sports Composite and is considered the nation's No. 24 strong-side defensive end. His commitment elevates the No. 31 recruiting class up a spot to No. 30. They hold the No. 12 recruiting class in the SEC.