Kentucky football took a major step forward in the passing game during the 2021 season, but there's no denying that the Wildcats' offensive identity under head coach Mark Stoops has been rooted in a physical ground attack.
Heading into the 2022 campaign, however, UK's running back room is clouded by uncertainty. Its leader, senior Chris Rodriguez, is still dealing with the fallout from his May arrest on DUI charges, and it's unclear if his playing time will be affected as the case progresses through court.
Rodriguez is coming off a stellar junior season, during which he rushed for 1,379 yards, averaged 6.