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Five former wildcats selected in NFL Draft, more sign as free agents

Mohammad Ahmad April 28, 2019

Unless you were alive in 1979, this year’s NFL Draft just might be the most memorable one for Kentucky fans in recent history.   Five former Wildcats heard their names get called, the most since 1979...

Lonnie Johnson Jr. celebrates a third down stop during the game against South Carolina on Saturday, September 29, 2018 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Chase Phillips | Staff

Cats in the NFL: Prospects for UK football players in the draft

Chase Campbell April 1, 2019

Though the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament is nearing its end as the long season comes to a head, football season feels right around the corner. This upcoming NFL Draft promises to be one of the best...

NFL Scouts surround a UK player during bench press at UK footballs Pro Day at the Nutter Training Facility on Friday, March 22, 2019, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Former Cats perform in front of NFL scouts at Pro Day

Mohammad Ahmad March 22, 2019

With the NFL Draft approaching in just over a month, former UK football players got a chance to showcase their skills at the annual UK Pro Day in front of NFL scouts at the Nutter Field House and Joe Craft...

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops watches as his players warm up prior to the game against Murray State on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky defeated Murray 48-10. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Mark Stoops’ press conference Q&A: Oct. 29

October 29, 2018

Opening statement: “Once again, just as I mentioned Saturday night, just very, very proud of our football team finding a way to compete and to win. It’s really gratifying to see all three phases have...

Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Terry Wilson (3) breaks off from a defender and runs with the ball. University of Kentucky football defeated Vanderbilt University 14-7 to become 6-1 on the season on Saturday, October 20, 2018 at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

UK football depth chart: Oct. 22

October 22, 2018

QB1  Terry Wilson (Soph., 6-3, 205)2  Gunnar Hoak (Soph., 6-4, 206) 3  Danny Clark (Fr.-RS, 6-2, 232)RB1  Benny Snell (Jr., 5-11, 223)2  A.J. Rose (Soph, 6-1, 208) 3  Sihiem King (Sr., 5-9, 172)WR...

UK head football coach Mark Stoops greeting fans during the Cat Walk before Saturdays game versus Murray State on September 15th, 2018 in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Mark Stoops press conference Q&A: Oct. 15

October 15, 2018

Opening statement: “OK, excited about getting back to work this week and getting into a game week. Thought we had a very good bye week. Used it to heal up a bit, get some rest and get a jump on Vandy,...

Kentucky football runs out of the tunnel during the game against Central Michigan on Saturday, September 1, 2018 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Chase Phillips | Staff

Kentucky football depth chart: Oct. 15

October 15, 2018

QB1  Terry Wilson (Soph., 6-3, 205)2  Gunnar Hoak (Soph., 6-4, 206) 3  Danny Clark (Fr.-RS, 6-2, 232)RB1  Benny Snell (Jr., 5-11, 223)2  A.J. Rose (Soph, 6-1, 208) 3  Sihiem King (Sr., 5-9, 172)WR...

Kentucky Wildcat players celebrate during the game against South Carolina on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Chase Phillips| Staff

Kentucky football depth chart: Oct. 1

Kernel Sports Staff October 1, 2018

QB1  Terry Wilson (Soph., 6-3, 205)2  Gunnar Hoak (Soph., 6-4, 206) 3  Danny Clark (Fr.-RS, 6-2, 232)RB1  Benny Snell (Jr., 5-11, 223)2  A.J. Rose (Soph, 6-1, 208) 3  Sihiem King (Sr., 5-9, 172)WR...

The Football Team training camp Tuesday, August 7, 2018. Photo by Britney Howard | UK Athletics

Kentucky football practice report: Aug. 21

August 21, 2018

UK Athletics allowed media to peek into its 16th football practice Tuesday afternoon, as the Cats inch closer and closer to their Sept. 1 season opener against Central Michigan. The Kernel Sports staff...

Between the Blue and White Lines: SEC Tournament and Connect 4

Kernel Sports Staff March 6, 2018

The group gets together one more time before the Cats head to St. Louis to begin the SEC Tournament. They preview all corners of the tournament and find out that Aaron doesn't know any players on Auburn's...

Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops shakes hands with fans during the Cat Walk before the game against Ole Miss on Saturday, November 4, 2017 in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky lost the game 37-34. Photo by Carter Gossett | Staff

Notes from Mark Stoops’ spring practice press conference

March 5, 2018

Mark Stoops held a press conference on Monday morning to discuss all things related to the Kentucky football team as the Cats kicked off their spring practices earlier that day.The team will officially...

UK head coach Mark Stoops calls a timeout during the game against Ole Miss on Saturday, November 4, 2017 in Lexington, Ky.

Stoops practice report: Week of Nov. 9 Q&A

November 9, 2017

UK football head coach Mark Stoops addressed the media Thursday before the Cats travel to take on Vanderbilt in Nashville on Saturday.Stoops: It’s been a solid week of practice and we’ve got one more...

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