Kentucky’s defense is off to a hot start in 2022 as the Wildcats rank No. 11 in scoring defense (13.0), No. 23 in yards per play (4.6), and No. 13 in success rate (31.0%). Defensive coordinator Brad White is putting together another strong unit in Lexington and it’s being powered by veterans.
The Cats start five super seniors, and that seasoned presence has made a big splash early in the season. Two of those players, however, did not start their careers at Kentucky.
Both linebacker Jacquez Jones and cornerback Keidron Smith spent time at Ole Miss playing for both Matt Luke and Lane Kiffin.