< PreviousWILDCAT FAMILY “The bond here (at Kentucky) is deeper than football. We proved so many people wrong.” — Benny Snell Jr., Pittsburgh Steelers and UK Class of 2018Mike Edwards Safety, Tampa Bay Buccaneers UK Class of 2018 Josh Allen, National Defensive Player of the Year, on his transformation from 210 pounds to 260 pounds … “I can’t thank the university enough; I can’t thank my teammates enough. I had to gain [weight] – I couldn’t stay that weight my whole four years, so I thank the coaching staff and the training staff and the work they put in to mold the body type that I have today.” PLAYER DEVELOPMENTUnder Mark Stoops, 90% of players have graduated after completing their eligibility. UK had 11 total graduates in 2019, including eight who return for the 2020 season. In total, UK will have 10 graduates on its 2020 roster in: Max Duffy (working on a master’s degree in kinesiology and health promotion), Luke Fortner (working on a master’s degree in mechanical engineering), Phil Hoskins (working on a second degree in family science with a minor in communication), Drake Jackson (working on a master’s degree in kinesiology and health promotion), Wes Johnson (working on a master’s degree in kinesiology and health promotion), Sawyer Smith (working on a master’s degree in kinesiology and health promotion), Clevan Thomas Jr. (working on a master’s degree in kinesiology and health promotion), Boogie Watson (working on a second degree in family science with a coaching minor), Terry Wilson (working on a second degree in sociology) and Landon Young (working on a second degree in agricultural economics). 90 PERCENT Former Wildcat and current linebacker for the New York Jets, Avery Williamson (2010-13), returned to Kentucky in the spring of 2019 and graduated with a degree in integrated strategic communication. Former Wildcat Dequin Evans (2009-10) also earned his degree in agriculture. UK boasts three graduates on the offensive line in Drake Jackson, Luke Fortner and Landon Young.Kentucky was the first school in the nation to open an academic center dedicated exclusively to student-athletes. The mission of the Center for Academic and Tutorial Services is to create an environment where all student-athletes have the opportunity to maximize their academic, personal and social growth to improve their post-college quality of life. CATS has one of the largest advising staffs in the country, consisting of nine full-time counselors and over 10 part-time peer advisors. In addition, the center annually maintains a corps of more than 100 tutors who average over 2,000 hours of tutoring and mentoring each week of the academic year. n In 1981, Kentucky became the first university in the nation to open an academic center dedicated to student-athletes. n In 1998, CATS moved to its current location located in Memorial Coliseum adjacent to the Joe Craft Center. n Funded by the Ohio Casualty Group Insurance, the Center for Academic and Tutorial Services has: • 20,000 square feet of space, 2 levels • A computer lab houses 37 state-of-the-art computers with universal access to software • A study area accommodates 60 seats in a quiet atmosphere • 25 private tutor rooms housing computers with internet access • Over 1,000 hours of tutoring computed per week • Over 100 tutors employed each semester • Scheduled tutor sessions assigned at the beginning of each semester as a proactive measure CATSJOSH ALLEN n In the 2020 NFL Draft, all-purpose player Lynn Bowden Jr., was drafted by the Las Vegas Raiders, in the third round, while offensive guard Logan Stenberg was selected in the fourth round by the Detroit Lions. It was a historic and memorable draft due to restrictions stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic as the Draft was held exclusively online. Signing free agent contracts were T.J. Carter (Arizona Cardinals), Calvin Taylor Jr. (Pittsburgh Steelers), and Ahmad Wagner (Chicago Bears). n In head coach Mark Stoops’ seven seasons, 12 players have been drafted by the NFL.ARIZONA CARDINALS Corey Peters, DT (2006-09) CHICAGO BEARS Danny Trevathan, LB (2008-11) GREEN BAY PACKERS Za’Darius Smith, OLB (2013-14) DETROIT LIONS Logan Stenberg, OG (2016-19) HOUSTON TEXANS Randall Cobb, WR (2008-10) Lonnie Johnson Jr., CB (2017-18) JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS Josh Allen, DE/LB (2015-18) MIAMI DOLPHINS Lynn Bowden Jr., RB (2017-19) NEW YORK JETS Avery Williamson, LB (2010-13) PITTSBURGH STEELERS Bud Dupree, OLB (2011-14) Benny Snell Jr., RB (2016-18) TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS Mike Edwards, S (2015-2018) At the time of this printing, Kentucky had 12 players in the NFL. COREY PETERS TM2020 Kentucky Football Schedule 10.3 Ole Miss* Lexington, Ky. Kroger Field 4 p.m. • SEC Network 10.17 Tennessee* Knoxville, Tenn. Neyland Stadium 9.26 Auburn* Auburn, Ala. Jordan-Hare Stadium L, 13-29 10.10 Mississippi State* Lexington, Ky. 7:30 p.m. • SEC Network 10.31 Missouri* Columbia, Mo. Faurot Field Noon • SEC Network 11.21 Alabama* Tuscaloosa, Ala. Bryant-Denny Stadium 10.24 Georgia* Lexington, Ky. Kroger Field 11.14 Vanderbilt* Lexington, Ky. Kroger Field 11.28 Florida* Gainesville, Fla. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium 12.5 South Carolina* Lexington, Ky. 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