Landon Young and Drake Jackson have been fixtures along the Kentucky offensive line for quite some time. The duo’s play on the field led to UK’s offensive line being nicknamed “The Big Blue Wall.” Both were recruited by the late John Schlarman. They remained extremely close with their position coach until his passing in 2020. Their path to the NFL Draft has taken different routes; however, Young and Jackson will be eternally linked as program-changing, in-state players that left a significant mark on the history of Kentucky Football.
Landon Young and Drake Jackson were highly sought-after prospects that eventually signed with UK over Ohio State and Alabama.