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Octavious Oxendine and the comradery of the Kentucky football defensive line

Led by likely future NFL first rounder Deone Walker, the defensive line room at Kentucky is packed with upperclassmen from Keeshawn Silver to Tre’vonn Rybka.

In fact, it’s the experience and bond of this group that is ramping up the confidence of returning players and helping the new ones adjust.

Kentucky defensive lineman Octavious Oxendine (8) pushes a Georgia offensive lineman during the Kentucky vs. Georgia football game on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia. Kentucky lost 51-13. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff (Samuel Colmar)

“We actually have a close bond in the D-line room, you know, group chats,” freshman Kendrick Gilbert said.