Via UK Athletics Two University of Kentucky football players, inside linebacker Jacquez Jones and outside linebacker Jordan Wright, were drafted in the 2023 XFL Rookie Draft, it was announced Friday.
Kentucky football was at the center of the NFL draft last week, as quarterback Will Levis couldn't get the camera away from him in the Kansas City green
This LB duo helped Kentucky win 17 games over the past two seasons. Kentucky Wildcats linebacker DeAndre Square has reportedly signed with the Los Angeles Rams after going undrafted in the 2023 NFL Draft.
Super senior linebacker Jacquez Jones is suiting up as a Kentucky Wildcat for one final time this weekend in the Music City Bowl against Iowa. It's been
The two fifth-year seniors have been instrumental to UK’s success over the last two seasons. Saturday was a great way for the Kentucky Wildcats to send off their seniors, especially DeAndre Square and Jacquez Jones.
In the final game of the regular season, there are plenty of players in and out for the Wildcats as they look to take down No. 25 Louisville in the Governor's Cup: IN Kenneth Horsey is dressed and warming up after not playing against Georgia due to being scratched late with a health issue.
The status of Jones will be updated weekly. The Kentucky Wildcats’ defense is going to continue to be without one of their defensive leaders for the “foreseeable future.” Jacquez Jones injured his foot during the game against Ole Miss on October 1st and has been out since.
Kentucky's week nine depth chart has been released: There are hardly any tweaks compared to the week seven chart ahead of Tennessee, as the lone name still missing in a starting spot is linebacker Jacquez Jones.
All eyes were surrounding the quarterback spot for Kentucky last week, as Will Levis' status became the focal point in the lead-up to the Wildcats' loss to South Carolina. Levis was eventually ruled out, meaning redshirt freshman Kaiya Sheron would make his first career start under center.
Kentucky released its week seven depth chart on Monday morning ahead of the Wildcats' upcoming matchup against Mississippi State. There are a couple of changes compared to last week's, most notably the official omission of linebacker Jacquez Jones. Jones left the Ole Miss game on Oct.
Kentucky will likely miss their stud linebacker against South Carolina this week. After pitching a near shutout in the second half against Ole Miss, the Kentucky Wildcats defense will likely be without star inside linebacker Jacquez Jones for their home matchup with South Carolina.
This Saturday, two of Ole Miss' best defenders of the past few years will make their return to the field they once called home. Linebacker Jacquez Jones
Jacquez Jones had a big game as he gets set to face his former Ole Miss team. Saturday night at Kroger Field saw the Kentucky Wildcats score a 31-23 win against Northern Illinois.
The No. 8 Kentucky Wildcats improved to 4-0 on Saturday night in Lexington, fighting past Northern Illinois 31-23. The win was a rugged one at times for the Wildcats, but explosive plays from the wide receiving core burned the NIU secondary, propelling UK to victory.
Despite 2022 being just his second year in Lexington, Kentucky linebacker Jacquez Jones has grown exponentially as both a football player and a human being. After spending three seasons in Oxford at Ole Miss, the last of which he led the Rebels in tackles, Jones made the decision to transfer out, joining the Wildcats in 2021.
Hopefully this is just a precautionary measure. One of the Kentucky Wildcats’ defensive leaders and biggest returners for 2022 is having some issues with a nagging foot injury.
Not having the senior linebacker would be a big loss if he’s unable to go Saturday. The Citrus Bowl festivities are well underway in Orlando, as the Kentucky Wildcats headed to a theme park to have some fun this afternoon.
Fans will have to wait until after the bowl game for an official word. If you’re searching for assurance that some Kentucky Wildcats football players will be back for next season, you’re going to have to wait until after the bowl game, specifically for both Will Levis and Jacquez Jones.
Kentucky could be getting several key contributors back next season. With the regular season closed, now is the time where we hear scuttlebutt and bits and pieces of which players will be staying or going for the next season.
Both players were honored nationally and by the SEC. Two Kentucky Wildcats defenders have been honored for their performance in a 20-13 win over the 10th-ranked Florida Gators.
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