Kentucky has a ton of defensive questions to answer in 2021. The pass rush is a major concern, there are legitimate depth issues at linebacker and the defensive line has many young pieces that need to step up to the plate.
However, the safety position is not going to be a weakness. Frank Buffano’s position group should be one of the best on the team.
The Wildcats have three seniors who return in 2021 with a combined 44 career starts returning for the defense. Mix that up with some young players that have gained playing time and shown promise through recent seasons.