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Kentucky Wildcats running back Ray Davis (1) celebrates a touchdown during the Kentucky vs. Florida football game on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 33-14. Photo by Isaiah Pinto | Staff

NFL Draft preview: Ray Davis leaves lasting legacy in lone season with Cats

Isaiah Pinto, Baseball Beat Reporter April 24, 2024

Coming out of Blair Academy in Blairstown, New Jersey, Ray Davis only received four offers to continue his football career at the collegiate level. Five years later, Davis broke Kentucky’s single-season...

Kentucky defensive back Carrington Valentine (14) celebrates after a sack during the University of Kentucky vs. South Carolina football game on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, South Carolina. UK won 16-10. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Kentucky football corner Carrington Valentine selected by Green Bay Packers with No. 232 pick in 2023 NFL Draft

Parker Scott, Reporter April 29, 2023

Kentucky football cornerback Carrington Valentine was selected by the Green Bay Packers with the No. 232 pick in the seventh round of the 2023 NFL Draft on Saturday. A native of Cincinnati, Ohio, Valentine...

Kentucky Wildcats running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. (24) warms up before the No. 7 Kentucky vs. No. 14 Ole Miss football game on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, at Vaught Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Mississippi. Ole Miss won 22-19. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Kentucky football running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. drafted No. 193 overall by Washington Commanders

Samantha Money, Assistant Sports Editor April 29, 2023

Kentucky football running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. was drafted No. 193 overall, No. 16 in round six, overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2023 NFL Draft on Saturday. The senior from Georgia spent...

Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Will Levis (7) poses with the Governor’s Cup trophy after the Kentucky vs. No. 25 Louisville football game on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 26-13. Photo by Isabel McSwain | Staff

Kentucky football quarterback Will Levis drafted No. 33 overall by Tennessee Titans

Cole Parke, Sports Editor April 28, 2023

Kentucky quarterback Will Levis was drafted No. 33 overall, the No. 2 pick in the second round, by the Tennessee Titans in the 2023 NFL Draft on Friday. Levis played two years with Kentucky as the Wildcats’...

Kentucky Wildcats defensive back Carrington Valentine (14) makes a tackle during the No. 7 Kentucky vs. No. 14 Ole Miss football game on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, at Vaught Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Mississippi. Ole Miss won 22-19. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Kentucky’s Carrington Valentine declares for NFL Draft, will not play in Music City Bowl

Samantha Money, Assistant Sports Editor December 15, 2022

Kentucky cornerback Carrington Valentine declared for the 2023 NFL Draft on Thursday, also announcing his decision to forgo the 2022 Music City Bowl as well. The junior from Cincinnati, Ohio, is the...

Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (1) celebrates getting a first down during the UK vs. Louisville Governor’s Cup football game on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, at Cardinal Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky. UK won 52-21. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Wan’Dale Robinson drafted 43rd overall by the New York Giants

Hunter Shelton April 29, 2022

Kentucky star wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson has been drafted 43rd overall by the New York Giants in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft.The Frankfort, Kentucky native is the first Wildcat to be selected...

Kentucky offensive tackle Darian Kinnard (70) walks to the locker room before the Kentucky vs. New Mexico State football game on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 56-16. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Darian Kinnard drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs

Cole Parke April 28, 2022

Kentucky guard Darian Kinnard heard his name called on Saturday, being drafted No. 145 overall in the fifth round by the Kansas City Chiefs.Kinnard played four years with Kentucky, playing consistent reps...

Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (1) hypes up the fans during the UK vs Iowa VRBO Citrus Bowl football game on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida. UK won 20-17. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Wan’Dale Robinson to enter 2022 NFL Draft

Hunter Shelton January 5, 2022

Wan’Dale Robinson’s Bluegrass homecoming will end after just one season.  The star Kentucky wide receiver announced via social media on Wednesday that he will enter his name into the 2022 NFL Draft. “This...

Kentucky’s offensive line wait to get their picture taken during the UK football media day on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Darian Kinnard believes one more year at UK will benefit his stock

Barkley Truax August 6, 2021

Many Kentucky football fans were surprised to hear back in January that Darian Kinnard, who is regarded as one of the top offensive tackles in the nation, decided to return to Lexington for one final season.The...

Senior defensive lineman Phil Hoskins yells through a megaphone during football media day on Friday, Aug. 2, 2019, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Sydney Carter | Staff

Phil Hoskins drafted by the Carolina Panthers in round seven of the NFL Draft

Braden Ramsey May 1, 2021

Defensive tackle Phil "Big Snacc" Hoskins will get the opportunity to feast at the next level. He has been picked 232nd overall by the Carolina Panthers in the NFL Draft.Hoskins joins second year head...

Kentucky Wildcats offensive tackle Landon Young (67) high fives fans after the Belk Bowl football game between Kentucky and Virginia Tech on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019, at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. UK won 37-30. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Landon Young chosen by New Orleans Saints, becomes third UK player picked in 6th Round of NFL Draft

Braden Ramsey May 1, 2021

Moments after seeing Brandin Echols and Quinton Bohanna be selected in the NFL Draft, offensive tackle Landon Young heard his name called 206th overall by the New Orleans Saints.Bohanna, Echols and...

Kentucky Wildcats defensive back Brandin Echols (26) tackles an EMU player during the UK vs. Eastern Michigan University football game on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 38-17. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Brandin Echols goes 200th overall to New York Jets in NFL Draft

Braden Ramsey May 1, 2021

Just eight picks after Quinton Bohanna became the newest Dallas Cowboy, Kentucky cornerback Brandin Echols was selected by the New York Jets in the sixth round of this year's NFL Draft.Echols shined...

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