One of the most recognizable players on this season’s UK football team is C.J. Conrad, the senior tight end who is arguably the nation’s top NFL Draft prospect at his position.
Conrad represented the team at SEC Media days last month, he’s on the cover of the fall media guide, and he’s grown into one of the clear leaders within the Kentucky program.
A couple of youngsters — freshmen tight ends Brenden Bates and Keaton Upshaw — hope to be in a similar spot later on in their college careers.