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Several members of last year's Kentucky football team were either drafted or have signed undrafted free agent contracts with NFL franchises.  Hearing

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How do drafted and signed Cats fit with their NFL franchises?

Jager Burton struggled to find consistency and a permanent spot during his first four seasons on Kentucky's campus. That officially changed during

Kentucky OL Jager Burton, via Aaron Perkins, KSR

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Jager Burton is terrific scheme fit with Green Bay Packers but will face stiff competition as rookie

A Lexington native is on his way to the NFL. Interior offensive lineman Jager Burton was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the fifth round of the

Kentucky C Jager Burton against Vanderbilt, via Mont Dawson, KSR

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Kentucky OL Jager Burton Selected in the Fifth Round of the NFL Draft by the Green Bay Packers

On Thursday evening, the NFL Draft will take center stage over three days with 257 picks stretched out over seven rounds. The Super Bowl in the

Apr 21, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; A 2026 NFL Draft stage activation at the Pittsburgh International Airport. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Luckett's NFL Draft Guide: First-round mock, where Kentucky prospects could land, and more

ESPN’s Jordan Reid released his final mock draft, all seven rounds, with predictions for all teams and all picks. So get ready!  The NFL Draft in

2026 NFL Draft: Jordan Reid unveils final ESPN mock draft, pick predictions for all 7 rounds

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The 2026 NFL Draft is less than a week away. Personnel departments are locking in for the last weekend in April where the three-day mega-event in

Former Kentucky C Jager Burton at the NFL Combine, via Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

NFL Draft Profile: Jager Burton

NFL.com’s Chad Reuter revealed his seven-round mock draft with four first round trades featured! The first 32 picks are about to be wild!  The NFL

2026 NFL Draft: Chad Reuter unveils 7-round mock draft for NFL.com with 4 first round trades

The latest 2026 NFL Draft predictions from NFL.com are in with a new five-round mock draft from Chad Reuter. This features plenty of first round mock

2026 NFL Draft:  Four trades in first round, rock newest 5-round mock draft from NFL.com

2026 NFL Draft: Four trades in first round, rock newest 5-round mock draft from NFL.com

The NFL Scouting Combine came and went last week. There were six Kentucky players in attendance. The testing was mostly off the charts.  Kentucky's

On The Clock: How Kentucky prospects performed at NFL Scouting Combine

If I told you that Jager Burton did well at the NFL Combine, you probably wouldn't be surprised. Athleticism was never an issue for the Lexington

Jager Burton Had Historic Performance at the NFL Combine

As one of the biggest days at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine continued, the offensive linemen stepped up for the 40-yard dash. They looked to continue

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2026 NFL Scouting Combine: Top 10 fastest 40-yard dash times for offensive linemen

The second big event of draft season has arrived. We’re all patiently awaiting the most popular job fair in the world to get here at the end of April

Feb 24, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine logo in the end zone at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

On The Clock: Kentucky players to watch at NFL Combine

The NFL world gathered in San Francisco for a week before the Seahawks blasted the Patriots in Super Bowl LX. The victory ended one season, but the

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6 Former Kentucky Wildcats Invited to the NFL Combine

The 2026 NFL Draft is now just a couple of months away. Down in Mobile, the Senior Bowl is getting started this week. Kentucky tailback Seth McGowan

Jager Burton made strong impression at Shrine Bowl

Jager Burton made the most out of his final season at Kentucky. Now, he is getting an opportunity to prove he can perform at the next level.   The

Kentucky OL Jager Burton Receives Shrine Bowl Bid

The Kentucky offense got wrecked at Vanderbilt. On the first four possessions, the Wildcats had only 16 total yards. Kentucky could not run the

Louisville Cardinals defensive lineman Clev Lubin (50) and teammates Louisville Cardinals defensive back Tayon Holloway (25), left, and Louisville Cardinals defensive lineman Wesley Bailey (23) and Louisville Cardinals linebacker Antonio Watts (9) celebrate creating a turnover on James Madison University as the Cards' beat the visiting Dukes 28-14 Friday September 5, 2025 at L&N Credit Union Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky.

Louisville Cardinals defensive lineman Clev Lubin (50) and his teammates celebrate creating a turnover on James Madison, via Matt Stone/Courier Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Louisville Defense Presents Similar Challenges that Vanderbilt Exploited

Rivalry week is here. It doesn't matter what's happened so far this season; everything can change with a win over a rival. That's especially the case

Kentucky vs. Louisville in the 2023 Governor's Cup, via Matt Stone:The Courier Journal : USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

‘The Hatred Is Real’: Wildcats Embrace High Stakes of Kentucky–Louisville Rivalry

It was a rough Saturday in Nashville for the Kentucky offensive line. Vanderbilt's blitz-happy defense continually confused the Cats. Cutter Boley

The Kentucky offensive line buys Cutter Boley time at Auburn, via Jake Crandall: Advertiser : USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

A Tricky Spot for the Future of the Kentucky Offensive Line

It's Senior Day at Kroger Field. At approximately 1 PM ET, Kentucky will honor 25 seniors for their contributions to the football program. Before the

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A Statistical Salute to the Kentucky Senior Class

Games against FCS foes late in the season present unique challenges. It can be hard to get up for a no-name opponent in November. It can lead to a

The Kentucky offensive line leads the way for Seth McGowan against Florida, via Dr. Michael Huang, KSR

Kentucky Preparing for Tennessee Tech like it's an SEC Foe

It feels like we just kicked off the 2025 Kentucky football season. On Saturday, the Wildcats will play the final game of the season at Kroger Field.

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Kentucky to Honor 25 Players on Senior Day

Before Texas (4-2) heads to Lexington for its matchup with the Kentucky Wildcats, let’s take a closer look at UK through the lenses of their PFF

Nov 23, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns running back Quintrevion Wisner (26) runs the ball against the Kentucky Wildcats during the third quarter at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Patzke-Imagn Images

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Kentucky Wildcats' best and worst of 2025, per PFF

Morale is low, exceptionally low, around Big Blue Nation. The Kentucky football program is reeling from eight straight SEC losses. In the middle of

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Kentucky Football Refuses to Quit: "Everyone Still Believes"

There are a lot of moving parts in a football game. It can be difficult to dissect which parts of the game are working well and which ones are

Kentucky EDGE Steven Soles gets a strip sack against Toledo, via Jeff Drummond, Cats Illustrated

PFF Ranks Kentucky's Top Performers Through 3 Games

College football will finally return to Kroger Field on Saturday afternoon when Mark Stoops leads his 13th Kentucky team on the field for a Week 1