Kentucky linebackers and defensive backs accounted for an exorbitant percentage of the team’s season-ending statistical categories a year ago. The Wildcats execute a 3-4 defensive scheme which was established and is operated with intention for the defensive line to occupy blockers which permits linebackers and safeties/nickel to run free and make plays.
This post will present a production study which only accounts for last season’s defensive starters: 4-linebackers, 3-defensive linemen, and 5-defensive backs (Five due to Nickel package). It also only addresses three statistical categories: total tackles, tackles for loss (TFL), and QB sacks.
LINEBACKERS
The first breakdown underlines UK’s four starting linebackers from 2016.