Josh Paschal started his Kentucky career as an outside linebacker. Dubbed the “jack,” Paschal was forced to play behind Denzil Ware. To get the talented freshman more reps, Mark Stoops and Matt House created a third down pass-rushing package that put Paschal’s hand in the dirt as a defensive end. The majority of his 4.5 tackles and 3.5 sacks in 2017 came from the defensive end position out of a three-point stance.
This year Kentucky will make Paschal’s move to defensive end permanent. Stoops said Paschal initiated the conversation to move inside to one of UK’s three interior defensive line positions.