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Kentucky Kernel

Kentucky defensive lineman Deone Walker prepares before the Kentucky vs. Eastern Kentucky football game on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 28-17. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

Deone Walker drafted in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft by Buffalo Bills

Anthony Napolitano, Football Beat Writer April 26, 2025

Deone Walker was selected in the fourth round, with the 109th overall of the 2025 NFL Draft by the Buffalo Bills. Rising from Detroit to make his mark on Lexington’s gridiron, Walker transformed...

Kentucky Wildcats defensive back Maxwell Hairston (1) celebrates after getting a pick-six during the game vs. Ohio University on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 41-6. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff

BREAKING: Maxwell Hairston selected 30th overall in the 2025 NFL Draft by the Buffalo Bills

Anthony Napolitano, Football Beat Reporter April 24, 2025

Kentucky cornerback Maxwell Hariston was selected with the 30th overall pick in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft by the Buffalo Bills. From the fields of West Bloomfield, Michigan to the SEC spotlight,...

Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Hardley Gilmore IV (17) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first quarter of the Kentucky vs. Murray State football game on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 48-6. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Staff

Nebraska parts ways with ex-Kentucky receiver Hardley Gilmore IV

Anthony Napolitano, Football Beat Reporter April 5, 2025

Former Kentucky Wildcat Hardley Gilmore IV has parted ways with the Nebraska football program. The decision was announced by Head Coach Matt Rhule following a spring practice session on Saturday.  The...

Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops walks through the Cat Walk before the Kentucky vs. Alabama football game on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo Abbey Cutrer | Staff

From Paducah to Lexington: Jarvis Strickland’s commitment fuels UK football’s ambitions

Anthony Napolitano, Football Beat Reporter April 3, 2025

On a crisp spring evening, March 30, 2025, the Kentucky football program received a massive boost with the verbal commitment of Jarvis Strickland, a towering 6-foot-6, 294-pound offensive tackle from Paducah...

Head Coach Mark Stoops yells out instructions during Kentucky Football’s media day on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

Kentucky football’s Mark Stoops speaks about program’s first Spring practice

Anthony Napolitano, Football Beat Reporter March 10, 2025

Kentucky football hit the field for its first Spring practice on Monday, March 10, 2025, with a roster featuring 31 new players and a fresh sense of opportunity.  Head Coach Mark Stoops met with the...

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops signals for an incomplete pass after a play during the game between the Old Miss Rebels and the Kentucky Wildcats on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Mississippi. Kentucky won 20-17. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff

Kentucky football, Mark Stoops looks to rebound from 2024 season with transfer overhaul

Anthony Napolitano, Football Beat Reporter February 28, 2025

Head Coach Mark Stoops is rebuilding the Kentucky Wildcats' roster after a 4-8 season in 2024 that ended their eight-year bowl streak. On Feb. 25, Stoops emphasized a roster overhaul with 31 new players,...

Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops arrives during the cat walk before the Kentucky vs. South Carolina football game on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

Kentucky football hires Nate Fuqua as defensive analyst and outside linebackers coach

Anthony Napolitano, Football Beat Reporter February 23, 2025

Nate Fuqua has come home. On Feb. 21, 2025, Kentucky football announced the addition of Fuqua as a defensive analyst and outside linebackers coach, bringing a seasoned defensive mind with deep ties...

A tribute graphic to Ben Christman. Graphic created by UNLV Athletics

Former Kentucky football lineman Ben Christman found dead at 21

Cole Parke, Sports Editor February 12, 2025

Former Kentucky football offensive lineman Ben Christman was found dead at the age of 21 in his Las Vegas apartment on the morning of Tuesday, Feb. 11. Christman, who played two seasons in Lexington...

Senior quarterback Mike Hartline looks for an open reciever while being pursued by defensive tackle Mister Cobble during the Blue White game at Commonwealth Stadium Saturday April 24, 2010. Photo by Scott Hannigan

FULL CIRCLE: Mike Hartline returns to Kentucky football as offensive analyst

Anthony Napolitano, Football Beat Reporter February 8, 2025

Mike Hartline, a name synonymous with Kentucky football, is set to return to his alma mater in a new role as an offensive analyst.  The 36-year-old native of Canton, Ohio, has made significant strides...

Kentucky Wildcats linebacker Jamon Dumas-Johnson (2) prays before the start of the game before the game between Kentucky and South Carolina. Kentucky lost to South Carolina 31-6. Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

Kentucky football star Jamon ‘Pop’ Dumas-Johnson to feature in East-West Shrine Bowl

Anthony Napolitano, Football Beat Reporter January 30, 2025

Jamon Dumas-Johnson, a standout linebacker from Kentucky, is gearing up to showcase his skills in the prestigious East-West Shrine Bowl. Dumas-Johnson will be the 13th player all time under Head Coach...

Kentucky defensive back Maxwell Hairston catches his breath during the Kentucky vs. Missouri football game on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 38-21. Photo by Isaiah Pinto | Staff

Maxwell Hairston and Deone Walker to represent Kentucky at Reese’s Senior Bowl

Anthony Napolitano, Football Beat Reporter January 28, 2025

Kentucky football is set to make its mark at the upcoming Reese’s Senior Bowl, with standout players Maxwell Hairston and Deone Walker representing the American team in the prestigious event. Hairston,...

Kentucky offensive coordinator Liam Coen coaches his team during an open practice in Lexington, Ky., Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb)

Former Kentucky football Offensive Coordinator Liam Coen becomes head coach of NFL Jacksonville Jaguars

Parker Scott, Football Beat Reporter January 26, 2025

Former Kentucky Offensive Coordinator Liam Coen plans to become the new head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars, as reported by ESPN’s Jenna Laine on Thursday. Coen served as the offensive coordinator...

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