Former Kentucky cornerback Brandin Echols was drafted by the New York Jets in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL Draft. Echols played two seasons for the Wildcats. First, we’ll take a look at Echols’ UK career and how the Cats can replace the two-year starting cornerback.
Brandin Echols was a two-year starter for the Wildcats. The former junior college standout played in 24 games with 22 consecutive starts. Echols’ totaled 108 career tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, 11 pass breakups, 2 forced fumbles, and 1 interception. Strong against the run, Echols averaged 53 tackles per season as a Wildcat.