Kentucky’s four primary tight ends in 2022 played a combined 1,182 snaps. All of that experience will be returning to the offense in 2023.
On Thursday, Cincinnati (Ohio) Moeller product Brenden Bates announced that he would be returning to Lexington for his sixth season in 2023 becoming a super senior. The 6-foot-5, 264-pound tight end played through a torn labrum injury this season and is looking to have one full healthy season before chasing the NFL dream.
“The game of football has been a part of my life for a long time and has blessed me with so many opportunities,” Bates said in a social media graphic released on Thursday.