Grading The Cats': Emory Jones, Xzavier Henderson Post Career-High PFF Grades Against Eastern Kentucky

UC football had a nice day against Eastern Kentucky in a 66-13 Week 1 win that saw three players earn 80-plus PFF Grades. Wide Receiver Xzavier Henderson (92.5) paced the whole team on a career day with highs in catches (seven) and yards (149).

He did all his damage in just 26 snaps as that Florida connection came back early and often with Emory Jones (91.5). The Bearcats quarterback earned the team's second-highest grade as he poured in a career day with seven total touchdowns and over 350 all-purpose yards.

Both players set PFF grade career highs. Henderson was the fourth-highest graded receiver in the FBS and Jones checked in at No. 12 among QBs.

On the defensive side, edge rusher Eric Phillips tallied three pressures en route to an 84.8 grade. Fellow edge Tyler Gillison (70.6) rounded out a group of eight UC defenders with 70-plus grades.

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