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Spring practice has come to a close at the Joe Craft Football Training Facility. That means the Kentucky football program has shifted into season

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Kentucky Roster Reset: Where every offensive player sits leaving spring practice

The first spring season of the Will Stein era has concluded. The 2026 edition of Kentucky spring football was defined by change. A new coaching staff

Jamarrion Harkless lines up across from Tegra Tshabola, Coleton Price, and Kenny Minchey at the Kentucky Spring Game, via Crawford Ifland, KSR

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10 Kentucky Football Spring Practice Standouts

Martels Carter Jr. was recruited to Kentucky to play safety, but Will Stein has a different vision in mind for the Paducah Tilghman (KY) product.

Kentucky's Martels Carter Jr. looked for an opening in the defense during the Wildcats' April 7, 2026, spring practice. (Jeff Drummond/KSR)

Martels Carter Jr. is making the most of his move from safety to running back

Another phase of the offseason officially ended on Saturday afternoon at Kroger Field when a thunderstorm rolling through Central Kentucky ended the

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What we learned about Kentucky's offense during spring practice

Spring practice will officially come to an end on Saturday afternoon at Kroger Field. Will Stein will have his team on the turf in front of the Big

Kentucky spring practice

Inside Kentucky Football: 10 players to watch at spring game

The transfer portal is taking up a lot of oxygen around Big Blue Nation. While basketball fans are fretting over Mark Pope's roster, Will Stein is

Kentucky goes to work at spring practice, via Crawford Ifland, KSR

Take Another Look Inside Kentucky Spring Football Practice

We are less than a week away from the Blue-White Game at Kroger Field. On Saturday, the Wildcats went live for a second time. We're sharing the

DJ Miller catches a touchdown during Kentucky Spring Practice, via Jacob Noger, UK Athletics

Insider Notes from the Second Kentucky Football Spring Scrimmage

We are in the meat and potatoes portion of spring practice. Will Stein injected some energy into the event with a scrimmage at Kroger Field on

TE Willie Rodriguez at Kentucky Spring Practice, via Elliott Hess, UK Athletics

Willie Rodriguez Hauled in IMPRESSIVE Touchdowns in Kentucky's Spring Scrimmage

Kentucky head coach Will Stein is being extra cautious with running backs CJ Baxter and Jovantae Barnes this spring. Both of the transfers went

Kentucky defensive back Martels Carter. (Brett Corman/Cats Illustrated)

Kentucky safety Martels Carter continues to earn spring reps at running back

For the first time this spring, Kentucky played tackle football. The ninth spring practice included a live scrimmage with about 30 snaps of 11-on-11.

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WATCH: Will Stein Shines Light on RB Situation After Spring Scrimmage

Some very important recruiting is going on at the Joe Craft Football Training Facility. Kentucky is trying to close some recruitments. The program is

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Inside Kentucky Football: Kenny Minchey buzz, the latest at tailback

Martels Carter was one of the highest-ranked recruits in Kentucky's 2025 class because of his versatility. A four-star talent, the explosive athlete

Martels Carter Developing into Two-Way Threat at Kentucky Spring Practice

Preparations for the 2026 college football season are underway at the Joe Craft Football Training Facility. Cleats have hit the grass practice fields

Kentucky safety Ty Bryant - Mont Dawson, Kentucky Sports Radio

Spring Spotlight: Kentucky will lean on experienced veterans at safety

One of Will Stein's biggest immediate hires occurred when the new Kentucky head coach hired Jay Bateman away from Texas A&M to run the defense in

Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia (2) is brought down from behind by Kentucky defensive lineman Mi'Quise Humphrey-Grace (90) during the second quarter at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025. (© Mark Zaleski / The Tennessean / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)

Pre-Spring Depth Chart: Kentucky Defense

Kentucky football has received some more good news on Saturday night. UK safety Martels Carter has signed a deal to return to Kentucky for the 2026

Martels Carter Signs Return Deal with Kentucky for 2026 Season

This is why we can't have nice things. Just as the Kentucky football program appears to be turning a corner after consecutive SEC wins, the Wildcats

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Two Kentucky Defensive Starters will miss the rest of the 2025 season

Fall camp has come to a close at the Joe Craft Football Training Facility. That means the Kentucky football program shifted into game prep mode. The

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One final preseason thought for every scholarship player on Kentucky's defense

Kentucky’s fall camp is off and running. Before the Cats officially begin the 2025 season, KSR is taking a closer look at the roster and

Ty Bryant vs. Tennessee - Mont Dawson, Kentucky Sports Radio

2025 Kentucky Position Previews: Safety

Spring practice and spring transfer portal activity has come and gone at the Joe Craft Football Training Facility. Programs across college football

Daveren Rayner and David Gusta at Kentucky football spring practice, UK Athletics

Kentucky Post-Transfer Portal Depth Chart: Defense

Spring practice has come and gone at the Joe Craft Football Training Facility. Programs across college football are now shifting to roster-building

Kentucky Post-Spring Depth Chart: Defense

The Kentucky football program is taking a brief hiatus from spring practice this week with the start of spring break. There will be some quietness on

Mark Stoops at Kentucky football offseason workouts, via UK Athletics

What we learned during Kentucky's first week of spring practice

The Kentucky football offseason has been defined by the dramatic roster overhaul. Almost every position group is introducing new players from the

Ty Bryant at Kentucky football spring practice, via UK Athletics

Kentucky Football Testing Young Safeties in Spring Practice

Preparations for the 2024 college football season are already underway at the Joe Craft Football Training Facility. In a few short weeks, cleats will

Kentucky Wildcats defensive back Jordan Lovett (25) reacts to an interception during the fourth quarter of an NCAA football matchup in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl Friday, Dec. 29, 2023 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. The Clemson Tigers edged the Kentucky Wildcats 38-35. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]

Spring Briefing: Kentucky turns to veterans at safety

A few days away from March 1, most of Big Blue Nation's attention is on the Kentucky basketball team's postseason aspirations. While Mark Pope is

Oct 19, 2024; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops looks against the Florida Gators during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

5 Things We Learned from the Kentucky Football Spring Media Day

Kentucky defensive coordinator Brad White is back for year eight on staff and year seven as the primary defensive play-caller. The Wildcats posted

Aug 31, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats defensive back JQ Hardaway (6) celebrates after an interception in the end zone against Southern Miss Golden Eagles during the second quarter at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Carter Skaggs-Imagn Images

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Kentucky Roster Reset: Where every offensive player sits leaving spring practice

10 Kentucky Football Spring Practice Standouts

Martels Carter Jr. is making the most of his move from safety to running back

What we learned about Kentucky's offense during spring practice

Inside Kentucky Football: 10 players to watch at spring game

Take Another Look Inside Kentucky Spring Football Practice

Insider Notes from the Second Kentucky Football Spring Scrimmage

Willie Rodriguez Hauled in IMPRESSIVE Touchdowns in Kentucky's Spring Scrimmage

Kentucky safety Martels Carter continues to earn spring reps at running back

WATCH: Will Stein Shines Light on RB Situation After Spring Scrimmage

Inside Kentucky Football: Kenny Minchey buzz, the latest at tailback

Martels Carter Developing into Two-Way Threat at Kentucky Spring Practice

Spring Spotlight: Kentucky will lean on experienced veterans at safety

Pre-Spring Depth Chart: Kentucky Defense

Martels Carter Signs Return Deal with Kentucky for 2026 Season

Two Kentucky Defensive Starters will miss the rest of the 2025 season

One final preseason thought for every scholarship player on Kentucky's defense

2025 Kentucky Position Previews: Safety

Kentucky Post-Transfer Portal Depth Chart: Defense

Kentucky Post-Spring Depth Chart: Defense

What we learned during Kentucky's first week of spring practice

Kentucky Football Testing Young Safeties in Spring Practice

Spring Briefing: Kentucky turns to veterans at safety

5 Things We Learned from the Kentucky Football Spring Media Day

Pre-Spring Depth Chart: Kentucky Defense