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New York Giants fans, meet 7th-round NFL draft pick George Asafo-Adjei

Kentucky could have a several guys get their name called in the NFL Draft. Dominique Yates, Courier Journal, Louisville Courier Journal

LEXINGTON, Ky. - The fifth Kentucky football player selected in the 2019 NFL draft was something of a surprise.

Senior right tackle George Asafo-Adjei earned that honor when the New York Giants picked him in the seventh round. Asafo-Adjei had not been projected as a likely draft pick despite starting 12 games as a senior and twice earning Southeastern Conference Offensive Lineman of the Week.

One of the strongest players on Kentucky's roster, Asafo-Adjei completed 31 reps on the bench press at UK's pro day.