The Kentucky defense will not bring a bunch flashy star-power to the field in the fall of 2022. After all, zero players were selected to the Preseason All-SEC team. Even though outsiders may not hold the unit in high regards after losing three players to the NFL, Brad White believes it could be one of the best defenses Mark Stoops has fielded at Kentucky.
Josh Paschal was a second round selection by the Detroit Lions after finishing second in the SEC in tackles for loss. A couple of other defensive captains, Marquan McCall and Yusuf Corker, are competing to make 53-man rosters in NFL training camps.