< PreviousUK Athletics strives to offer a world-class student-athlete experience, with a strong emphasis on helping athletes maximizetheir personal branding to position themselves to monetize their NAME, IMAGE and LIKENESS The “BBNIL” program builds upon Kentucky’s college-sports leading suite of benefits featuring opportunities to enhance each student-athlete’s personal brand. “The fanbase and the local market of people who are bought into the team and bought into us players, those are going to be where most of the opportunities come from. There’s definitely going to be opportunities for some guys on a national scale, but I think that the local markets are really the most important pieces of the puzzle for this because those are the people that are most passionately connected to the team and are willing to pour into us.” - Quarterback Will Levis Visit UKAthletics/NIL for more informationThe BBNIL enhanced suite of benefits includes, but is not limited to: n Representing one of college athletics’ most iconic and nationally recognizable brands. n Access to licensing partnership with Fanatics, UK’s industry-leading sports merchandise partner, alongside specialist agency OneTeam Partners. n The opportunity to be an influencer in the diverse and vibrant Kentucky economic market. n Providing industry-leading support for leveraging individual social media presence through education, data-backed insights and first access to content created by UK’s elite team of media professionals. n Professional advice on potential deals that have already been proposed. n Extended scholarships until a bachelor’s degree is achieved. n Financial education. The BBNIL program will also include a multimedia campaign featuring testimonial videos with Kentucky student-athletes testifying in their own words how the first year of NIL went for them. Some of UK Athletics’ most recognizable athletes will be featured throughout the coming weeks telling their own stories of how they’ve benefited and what they’ve learned. UK continues to build on existing innovations like prioritizing first-access delivery of compelling media content to student-athletes directly to their smartphones. UK will also continue improving hands-on education geared toward maximizing personal branding leverage in addition to business and financial literacy programs. BBNIL, alongside the Kentucky Road program, will continue to position student-athletes for personal and professional growth outside of the classroom and athletics facilities.JAMIN DAVIS KENTUCKY FOOTBALL IN THE NFL n Kentucky had four NFL Draft picks in the 2022 NFL Draft - Wan’Dale Robinson (2nd Round - Giants), Joshua Paschal (2nd Round - Lions), Luke Fortner (3rd Round - Jaguars) and Darrian Kinnard (5th Round – Chiefs). n Kentucky has totaled four or more players selected in the first five rounds three times in school history, including twice in the last four years under Coach Mark Stoops: 2022, 2019, 1966. n In total, 22 players have been drafted under head coach Mark Stoops since 2013, including 13 defensive players (Avery Williamson, Bud Dupree, Za’Darius Smith, Josh Forrest, Josh Allen, Lonnie Johnson, Mike Edwards, Jamin Davis, Kelvin Joseph, Quinton Bohanna, Brandin Echols and Josh Paschal). n Since 2019, five offensive lineman have been drafted, including two in 2022 (Luke Fortner and Darian Kinnard). n UK has had at least one offensive lineman drafted in four straight NFL Drafts. Offensive tackle George Asafo-Adjei was drafted in the seventh round by the New York Giants in the 2019 NFL Draft and offensive guard Logan Stenberg was drafted in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL Draft. Landon Young was drafted in the sixth round by the New Orleans Saints in the 2021 NFL Draft. Center Luke Fortner was chosen in the third round by the Jacksonville Jaguars and offensive tackle Darian Kinnard was drafted in the fifth round by the Kansas City Chiefs, both in the 2022 NFL Draft. LYNN BOWDEN JR. JOSH ALLENCINCINNATI BENGALS Justin Rigg, TE (2016-21) CAROLINA PANTHERS Phil Hoskins, DT (2017-18, 2020) Marquan McCall, DT (2018-21) Chris Westry, DB (2015-17) DALLAS COWBOYS Quinton Bohanna, NT (2017-20) Kelvin Joseph, DB (2020) Quandre Mosely, DB (2019-21) DETROIT LIONS Josh Paschal, DE (2017-21) Logan Stenberg, OG (2016-19) GREEN BAY PACKERS Randall Cobb, WR (2008-10) JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS Josh Allen, DE/LB (2015-18) Luke Fortner, OC (2017-21) KANSAS CITY CHIEFS Lonnie Johnson Jr., CB (2017-18) Darian Kinnard, OT (2018-21) L.A. RAMS A.J. Rose, RB (2017-20) MIAMI DOLPHINS Lynn Bowden Jr., RB (2017-19) MINNESOTA VIKINGS Za’Darius Smith, OLB (2013-14) NEW ORLEANS SAINTS Landon Young, OT (2016-17, 19-20) NEW YORK GIANTS Wan’Dale Robinson, WR (2021) Yusuf Corker, S (2017-21) NEW YORK JETS Brandin Echols, CB (2019-20) PITTSBURGH STEELERS Benny Snell Jr., RB (2016-18) TAMPA BAY BUCANEERS Mike Edwards, S (2015-2018) TENNESSEE TITANS Bud Dupree, OLB (2011-14) WASHINGTON COMMANDERS Jamin Davis, ILB (2018-20) Jon Toth, OC (2013-16) At the time of this printing, a total of 26 former Kentucky Wildcats are currently on National Football League rosters. Here is the list, along with their years at UK. BENNY SNELL JR. BUD DUPREE BRANDIN ECHOLS LONNIE JOHNSON JR. LANDON YOUNGI n the interest of athletics compliance, the Uni versity of Kentucky and every NCAA institution are responsible for monitoring the activities of the department of athletics. The NCAA rules were developed to ensure that members of the institu tion’s staff, stu- dent-athletes and other individuals or groups representing the institution’s athletics inter- ests comply with the NCAA rules and main- tain the highest standard of ethical conduct. NAME, IMAGE & LIKENESS Pursuant to the adoption of Kentucky re- vised statutes 164.6941 through 164.6951, Kentucky student-athletes are now permit- ted to use their name, image, and likeness for purposes of compensation. UK has im- plemented the following requirements on student-athletes who wish to receive such compensation. Here are a few key high- lights for donors/fans to know: A student-athlete (SA) must disclose any proposed contract or agreement between a SA and third party 7 business days prior to the proposed activity to the Athletics Com- pliance Office (ACO). Once the transaction has been entered, ACO will respond within three business days. Until the ACO reviews and approves, the student-athlete may not engage in the proposed activity. In the event the ACO does not approve, the student-ath- lete may not undertake the proposed activ- ity. A student-athlete is permitted to appeal the decision. Failure to disclose any contract or agreement may result in loss of eligibility, including suspension from team activities or competition, and/or additional NIL educa- tion or training. SAs may not receive payments, provi- sion, or promise of any other consideration or benefits by the university or by any boost- er or any other person or entity acting on behalf of the university; or in exchange or as an inducement for athletic performance or attendance at the university. UK employees (including but not limited to athletics staff and coaches) are not per- mitted to provide or arrange for compensa- tion to SAs for their NIL. Donors/fans are en- couraged to use social media for purposes of contacting student-athletes. SAs are not prohibited from entering into genuine NIL agreements with separate busi- ness entities that are operated by an indi- vidual who is also a booster, so long as the agreement is not a payment, provision, or promise of any other consideration or bene- fits by the university or by any representative of athletics interests or any person or entity acting on behalf of the university. Prospects may not receive compensa- tion from anyone in exchange for com- mitting to or signing a scholarship with the University of Ken- tucky. This activity is considered an imper- missible recruiting inducement, is a vio- lation of NCAA rules and could cause com- petition ineligibility for the prospect. This activity could also af- fect your standing as a donor with the University of Kentucky. To learn more, visit https://ukathletics. com/NIL PRINCIPLES OF INSTITUTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY The institution’s responsibility for the conduct of its intercollegiate athletics pro- gram includes responsibility for the actions of its staff members and for the actions of any other individual or organization en- gaged in activities promoting the athletics interests of the institution. The NCAA defines an individual as a rep- resentative of athletics interests or a “boost- er” if he or she: • Has participated in or is a member of an agency or organization promoting UK’s intercollegiate athletics program; • Makes or has made a donation to any of the UK men’s or women’s athletics pro- grams; • Is assisting or has been requested by the UK Athletics Department Staff to assist in the recruitment of prospects (which he or she is NOT permitted to do); • Is assisting or has been requested to pro vide benefits to enrolled student-athletes or their families (which he or she is NOT per mitted to do); • Has been involved otherwise in pro- moting the UK athletics program. Remember, a representative of athletics Interests is responsible for making the Uni- versity of Kentucky’s Compliance Office aware of any, potential violations of NCAA rules he or she knows have occurred. Ac- cording to the NCAA, once an individual has been identified as an athletics representative, he or she retains this identity forever, even if that person no longer contributes to the ath- letics program. PRINCIPLES OF RULES COMPLIANCE The Athletics Compliance Office works to identify and reduce areas of risk within the athletics program that could negative- ly impact the University of Kentucky. If a problem arises, 1t is the responsibility of the Athletics Compliance Office to deter- mine how the problem occurred, how it could have been prevented and how to reduce the chances of it occurring in the future. The two main functions of the Ath- letics Compliance Office are to educate and monitor. The Compliance Staff meets regularly with coaches and student-ath- letes to provide information and materials on the applications of the complexities of the NCAA bylaws and at the same time provide as much information as possible to the University of Kentucky community. The staff also monitors the functions of the athletics department that are governed by NCAA legislation. Follow compliance updates on Twitter (@ukcompliance). KENTUCKY 64 @UKFootball Compliance Corner n What is Athletics Compliance?is 1.800.422.1090 ctbi.com Prevent fraud if your card is lost or stolen Control spending by setting limits on withdrawals or transactions Turn your card on or off Customize spending ability by online, mobile or in-store purchases Block international or out-of-area t ransactions As the saying goes “Defense is Key”. That’s why Community Trust Bank Card Controls gives you the control over your spending and the security of your CTB debit card so that you can defend your personal information from fraudsters. Card Controls lets you:In preparation for the upcoming season, the University of Kentucky women’s basket- ball team hosted Pikeville in its lone exhibi- tion game of the season Wednesday, Nov. 2 at Memorial Coliseum. The in-state matchup will marked Kentucky’s lone exhibition game of the season. The Wildcats are coming off a public Blue-White Game in Memorial Coli- seum and a closed scrimmage against East- ern Kentucky in the Joe Craft Center practice gym in late October. Kentucky will begin its regular season Monday, Nov. 7, when it plays host to Rad- ford inside Memorial Coliseum for a 7 p.m. ET tip time on SEC Network+. For the 14th time since 2007, the Wild- cats will begin its season ranked or receiv- ing votes in the national polls as the Cats are receiving votes in the USA Today / Coaches Preseason Poll. UK returns five players from last season’s historic team, a season that culminated in a Southeastern Conference Women’s Basket- ball Tournament title for the first time since 1982. Those five returners, including guards Robyn Benton, Blair Green, Emma King and Jada Walker and forward Nyah Levertter, combined for 44 starts in 2021-22. Green is returning for her fifth year. She sat out last season with a ruptured Achille’s tendon suffered in the preseason. Green, who was a member of the Class of 2018 alongside best friend and roommate Rhyne Howard, who was selected the WNBA’s No. 1 Draft pick, has played in 90 games and made 25 starts during her three active seasons at Ken- tucky (2018-21). She averaged 5.7 points on 41.2 percent shooting from the field, includ- ing 59 3-pointers on 33.3 percent shooting from long range. The Wildcats are expecting point guard Walker to step into a greater leadership role despite being just a sophomore. In 2021-22, the rookie played in 31 games and made 22 starts, including the last 18 straight games of the season. That included Kentucky’s 10-game win streak en route to its 2022 Southeastern Conference Women’s Basket- ball Tournament title, a run that included knocking off four straight teams (Mississippi State, LSU, Tennessee, South Carolina) in the tournament to win the title. Walker averaged 10.4 points per game and 3.0 rebounds per game last season and combined for 64 assists and 47 steals. She was named a 2022 SEC All-Freshman Team member last season, Ken- tucky’s first since Green and Howard were both named to the list in 2019. Benton returned to the Bluegrass for her fifth year of collegiate eligibility and her third year as a Cat. She played in 25 games last season, making nine starts, providing 8.8 points per game and 2.5 rebounds per game. Benton hit a season-high trio of 3s in Ken- tucky’s win over Tennessee in the 2022 SEC Tournament. Meanwhile, she made 25 of her 67 attempts from long range last season. King took on a larger role as a junior last season, playing in a career-high 26 games and making two starts. She scored 58 points on the season, adding 32 rebounds, 31 as- sists, nine steals and eight blocks. Junior Leveretter is stronger and more confident that ever before. She played in 25 games last season, earning 11 starts, making a big impact on the boards, combing for 65 rebounds total in 2021-22. She went 50.0 percent from the field, too, connecting on 16 of her 32 shots last season. It was a successful second season for the Kentucky women’s basketball program under head coach Kyra Elzy, who led the Wildcats to a 10-game win streak en route to the con- ference tournament title and became the first head coach in program history to lead his or her team to back-to-back NCAA Tourna- ments in their first two seasons at the helm. Kentucky brought in 10 newcomers (six freshmen, four transfers) for 2022-23. UK’s newcomers include two former Miss Kentucky Basketball’s in Amiya Jenkins (fresh- man) and Maddie Scherr (junior transfer). UK’s four transfers come from prominent programs in Adebola Adeyeye (Buffalo), Ajae Petty (LSU), Maddie Scherr (Oregon) and Eni- ya Russell (South Carolina). Kentucky’s four transfers actually have one more combined starts (45) than its five returners from 2021- 22, so it may be a new team, but it has ex- perience. The coaching staff formed a “leadership committee” over the summer. It includes re- turners Green, King, Leveretter and Walker and transfers Scherr and Adebola Adeyeye. It was just the four returners on the com- mittee at first – King, Green, Walker, Lever- etter – but coach told them that before prac- tice began, they could vote two more mem- bers onto the committee. That was Scherr and Adeyeye, a testament to their early im- pressions on the program. By Cami Moore UK Athletics Communications and Public Relations KENTUCKY 66 @UKFootball Women's Basketball Tipsoff 2022-23 Season MondayKENTUCKY @UKSportsNetwork 67 2022 Kentucky Football Schedule 9.10 Florida* Gainesville, Fla. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium W, 26-16 9.24 Northern Illinois Lexington, Ky. Kroger Field W, 31-23 9.3 Miami (Ohio) Lexington, Ky. Kroger Field W, 37-17 9.17 Youngstown State Lexington, Ky. Kroger Field W, 31-0 10.8 South Carolina* Lexington, Ky. Kroger Field L, 14-24 10.29 Tennessee* Knoxville, Tenn. Neyland Stadium L, 6-44 10.1 Ole Miss* Oxford, Miss. Vaught-Hemingway Stadium L, 19-22 10.15 Mississippi State* Lexington, Ky. Kroger Field W, 27-17 11.5 Missouri* Columbia, Mo. Faurot Field Noon 11.12 Vanderbilt* Lexington, Ky. Kroger Field Noon 11.19 Georgia* Lexington, Ky. Kroger Field TBA 11.26 Louisville Lexington, Ky. Kroger Field TBA Home Away * SEC GameNext >