The first two years of Brad White’s tenure have been incredibly successful. Despite what was seen a massive rebuild ahead of the 2019 season, it was the first of two seasons where the Wildcats finished ranked in the top five nationally in pass defense, and those weren’t the only impressive statistical accomplishments.
Entering year three, Kentucky will replace six starters, many of which will be NFL Draft picks. In a conversation on Kentucky Roll Call, White discussed in detail how the important position battles will shake out this spring.
Cornerbacks
Kentucky’s pass defense was an interception machine in 2020, picking off two or more more passes in four of their 11 games.