On Thursday, the program added transfer Jacquez Jones and the senior will move over to Lexington after spending his first three seasons playing for Ole Miss. The Wildcats now have a bunch of seniors and veterans to lean on in Brad White’s third season as the defensive coordinator in Lexington.
The Wildcats have some weaknesses to address — pass rush, two new starters at cornerback, unproven depth on the defensive line — but there is plenty to like about the 2021 unit. This is a group that may just be ready to surprise folks when the season begins.