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Braylon Heard - RB - Wildcats

Nebraska sophomore RB Braylon Heard is transferring to Kentucky.

"I feel it is the right spot because I feel like I fit in well at the university," Heard told ESPN. "Kentucky will set up the run really well. They have good players on the outside, three good QB’s, a great line and backs. And yes, can’t beat being in the SEC." He will have to sit out the 2013 season.
Source: ESPN
May 1 - 10:42 AM
Larry Warford - G - Wildcats

Lions selected Kentucky OG Larry Warford with the No. 65 overall pick.

A favorite of both NFL Network's Mike Mayock and Rotoworld's Josh Norris, Warford is a true road grader. The 6-foot-3, 332-pounder was a 38-game starter for the Wildcats and earned third-team All-America honors as a senior after not surrendering a single sack and only drawing two penalties. Though powerful with solid arm length (33 3/8"), Warford is short on athleticism (5.58 forty, 1.92 ten-yard split) and struggles when asked to execute second-level blocks. He's a phone-booth mauler. A game that stuck out on tape was Warford's manhandling of 360-pound John Jenkins in Kentucky-Georgia. He has an excellent chance to start at right guard come Week 1.
Apr 26 - 8:47 PM
Larry Warford - G - Wildcats

Kentucky G Larry Warford has visited six teams.

The Tennessee Titans, St. Louis Rams, Cleveland Browns, Carolina Panthers and Cincinnati Bengals are those teams, according to Tony Pauline. The draft insider added that he expects the hefty guard to be off the board by pick No. 45. The Kentucky product does not have great technique but moves fairly well for his size and is a powerful blocker.
Source: TFY Draft Insider
Apr 17 - 1:25 PM
Larry Warford - G - Wildcats

Kentucky G Larry Warford completed a private workout for the Browns last week.

"The Browns are in the market for a guard partly because they are uncertain of Jason Pinkston’s status for next season," beat writer Nate Ulrich writes. Pro Football Weekly noted that Warford struggled with his weight in 2012. We think the mauling guard fits best in a power running offense.
Source: Akron Beacon Journal
Apr 1 - 12:56 PM
Larry Warford - G - Wildcats

Jonathan Bales of NBC Dallas/Fort Worth believes Kentucky G Larry Warford is a "prototypical Dallas interior offensive lineman."

However, he expects the Cowboys offense to "transition to seeking more athleticism from their guards, in which case Warford wouldn't be the answer." Bales adds that he expects Warford to be available with the Cowboys second-round pick, but doesn't believe the value is tremendous there.
Source: NBC DFW
Feb 19 - 1:09 PM
Larry Warford - G - Wildcats

The NFL Network's Bucky Brooks does not consider Kentucky's Larry Warford among the top-five best C or G in the 2013 class.

The top five includes: Alabama's Chance Warmack, UNC's Jonathan Cooper, Alabama's Barrett Jones, Syracuse's Justin Pugh, and Wisconsin's Travis Frederick. Warford won't fit all schemes because of his inability to consistently hit targets at the second level and his tendency to lean on opponents. But, the Wildcat's powerful blocking in the running game and grip in pass protection will be coveted.
Source: NFL.com
Feb 7 - 10:03 AM
Larry Warford - G - Wildcats

The Sideline View's Lance Zierlein considers Kentucky G Larry Warford a solid second-round pick.

"One thing Warford needs to improve on is staying engaged while run blocking," Zierlein tweeted. "He leans too much at times which causes him to get off balance." Zielein adds that Warford won't fit a zone blocking scheme because of his inability to hit targets at the second level, but can be a powerful blocker in the running game.
Source: Sideline View on Twiiter
Feb 6 - 3:07 PM
Braylon Heard - RB - Wildcats

Nebraska sophomore RB Braylon Heard is expected to transfer to a different program.

Heard only received 52 rushing attempts in 2012 despite lead back Rex Burkhead missing most of the season due to an injury. He did average 6.2 yards per carry and managed to cross the goal line three times. Heard had previously considered a move to cornerback.
Source: Big Red Today
Jan 30 - 8:36 AM
Larry Warford - G - Wildcats

ESPN's Mel Kiper calls Kentucky OG Larry Warford one of the most underrated prospects for the 2013 NFL Draft.

"He has been very underrated because he plays at Kentucky," Kiper said. "He’s big, athletic and he can move and pull. He’s another 330-pounder that plays with strength and leverage. To me, he’s a second- or third-round possibility." Warford will participate in this week's Senior Bowl, where Rotoworld's Josh Norris will be in attendance. Norris will have daily updates throughout the week.
Source: Nashville Tennessean
Jan 20 - 9:25 PM
Larry Warford - G - Wildcats

Kentucky G Larry Warford will attend the Senior Bowl.

Warford is a massive blocker that wins despite technique and pad level issues. He doesn't have the textbook anchor, but Warford moves very well for his size and shows the motor to finish off plays with power.
Source: Senior Bowl on Twitter
Wed, Dec 12, 2012 01:33:00 PM
CoShik Williams - RB - Wildcats

Kentucky senior RB CoShik Williams will miss the remainder of the 2012 season after an MRI revealed a torn labrum in his hip.

The fifth-year senior only played a game and a half this season, rushing for 66 yards on 14 carries. After starting the last five games of 2011, Williams was the starter heading into this season but dealt with the injury every week.
Source: CollegeFootballTalk on NBC Sports
Thu, Oct 4, 2012 10:55:00 AM
Larry Warford - G - Wildcats

CBS Sports' Rob Rang stated that there may not be "too much of a drop-off" after the big three G prospects and Kentucky senior Larry Warford.

Many consider the "big three" guards to be Alabama seniors Chance Warmack and Barrett Jones and UNC's Jonathan Cooper, but Rang warns not to forget about Warford. The Kentucky senior is "quick off the snap" and consistently sealed off Florida junior defensive tackle Sharrif Floyd, according to Rang, while showing nice mobility for such a large blocker.
Source: CBS Sports
Tue, Sep 25, 2012 02:05:00 PM
Maxwell Smith - QB - Wildcats

Kentucky head coach Joker Phillips announced that sophomore Maxwell Smith will start at QB for the Wildcats.

Smith beat out senior Morgan Newton for the job during offseason practices. Compared to Newton's experience, including eight starts in 2011, Smith only has one season and three starts to his name. As a freshman, Smith threw for 819 yards with a 55 percent completion percentage, including four interceptions and four touchdowns. The Wildcats will be much more pocket focused with Smith starting under center, as Newton was at his best when on the move.
Source: Kyle Tucker on Twitter
Tue, Aug 21, 2012 08:40:00 AM
Marcus Caffey - DB - Wildcats

Kentucky redshirt freshman CB Marcus Caffey has been ruled academically ineligible for the 2012 season.

Caffey was expected to start at cornerback for the Wildcats. Senior Martavius Neloms will move from safety to cornerback to fill in for the ineligible Caffey.
Source: Kyle Tucker on Twitter
Fri, Aug 3, 2012 10:11:00 AM
Collins Ukwu - DL - Wildcats

Kentucky senior DE Collins Ukwu, who has started 24 games in the last three seasons, is prepared to set the tone for the Wildcats defense.

The 6'5/260 pound end has only posted 9.5 tackles for loss and four career sacks, but the majority came last year during defensive coordinator Rick Minter's first season. Minter implemented a more aggressive defense and the Wildcats responded by creating more turnovers. Junior defensive tackles Mister Cobble and Donte Rumph need to elevate their game for the unit to continue to improve.
Source: ESPN
Thu, Jul 19, 2012 10:42:00 AM

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