If you’re a Kentucky fan, you know what senior linebacker Josh Allen means to the football team. He’s the most dominant pass rusher on the roster and the heart and soul of the defense, leading the Wildcats in tackles for loss (9.5) and sacks (seven) in 2017. If he continues on his current trajectory, there’s a solid chance he’ll be walking across the stage as a first-round draft pick next spring.
Today, we learned a whole lot more about Allen’s life and what led him to where he is today. And the story is inspiring, fascinating, and everything in between.