Kentucky’s quarterback sack production was down in 2020. UK totaled 14 sacks in an abbreviated eleven-game season. Its 1.36 sacks per game was much lower than its 2.54 average from 2019 and 2.92 in 2018. So, where did the Wildcats’ sack production come from and which players return for the 2021 season?
Linebackers produced the most QB sacks a year ago. This group accumulated 10.5 sacks during the 2020 season. Outside linebacker Boogie Watson racked up five which was good enough to lead the team. Following Watson was fellow outside linebacker Jordan Wright’s 3.5. Washington Football Team’s Jamin Davis contributed 1.