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Kentucky football’s Kendrick Gilbert looks to become latest breakout defender in 2024

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As unfortunate as injuries are in sports, they can open up unexpected doors of opportunity for players as well. One such benefactor? Kentucky football’s Kendrick Gilbert.

Injuries stacked up fast for the Wildcats on the defensive line as head coach Mark Stoops announced that Josaih Hayes and Tavion Gadson would both be out for a large part, if not all of the 2024 season.

Kentucky defensive coordinator Brad White speaks with players before the Kentucky Blue-White Spring football game on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky.