With Snell’s carries limited and Sihiem King in concussion protocol, the redshirt freshman running back rose to the occasion. A.J. rushed for 134 yards and 3 touchdowns on just 11 carries. He also caught a pair of passes for 12 yards. The star of the spring game, he played with a bounce and explosiveness that gave Kentucky fans something to cheer for after a sluggish start.
The signal-callers gave fans plenty to consider until September. Gunnar Hoak was efficient, but struggled to make medium-range throws. Wilson showed off a big arm and incredible speed, but could not consistently connect with his weapons.