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Octavious Oxendine is the Key to Unlocking the Talented Defensive Line's Potential

The Kentucky defensive line is loaded with talent. Arguably the deepest position group on Mark Stoops’ 2022 roster, one player holds the keys to unlocking its full potential, Octavious Oxendine.

When the Kentucky depth chart is released ahead of the season opener against Miami (Oh.), you’ll see a ton of former blue chip prospects on the defensive line. This week Anwar Stewart said he’s rotating in six to eight players in the trenches. The average star rating of that group is 4.0. Only two players were not four-star talents coming out of high school, Kahlil Saunders (3-star) and Justin Rogers (5-star).