< 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:Kentucky basketball head coach John Calipari is embarking on his 14th season at the helm of the UK program. Calipari has had tremendous success in Lexington, making it to four Final Fours and winning the 2012 NCAA Tournament title. Calipari knows what it takes to win it all. His most successful teams at UK have had a nice mix of veterans and talented newcom- ers, something he sees in this year’s team. Additionally, Calipari’s teams have fared well after taking a foreign trip in the summer. This year’s team did just that, winning four games in the Bahamas in August. Calipari thinks those two factors have this team ahead of the game at this point in the preseason. “The two things are, Bahamas and vet- erans,” Calipari said. So, the way I coach when I have veteran teams it’s, here’s the drill, watch them, now go and do it. You don’t have to break the whole thing down. You’re watching. We are ahead offensively and we’re behind defensively, and we, you saw it in that game. I mean, we played to- gether, low turnovers. We did it. We’re ahead offensively.” Calipari is a bit concerned about his team’s defense at this point. “We just played that scrimmage (Blue- White Game),” Calipari said. “I watched the tape. We stink defensively. What do you think we did yesterday the whole practice? Wow. What do you think we’re doing today and tomorrow? Defense.” One thing that should give Calipari a sense of relief is the veteran depth on this year’s team. At Tuesday’s men’s basketball media day, Calipari was asked about a num- ber of his more experienced players before he was asked about Oscar Tshiebwe, the de- fending National Player of the Year. Calipari likes that in this group. “I will tell you, we have a great group of guys who are great teammates that pick each other up, that challenge each other,” Calipari said. “And let me say this, that gives you a chance. “ Among his comments on the veterans: On Jacob Toppin: “He’s become the gym rat. And every time I’ve had a guy like that, that guy breaks through. Now his thing is going to be physical play. If you avoid every- thing and you flip balls, I mean, you’re going to play, but you can’t be a significant guy, and he, rebounding in traffic, playing defense off the ball, all the stuff, you’re not hiding.” On CJ Fredrick: He did good. He did good. I had to stop him about 10 days ago because it seemed like he was pressing. And I said, All right, guys, when he shoots it, how many of you think it’s going in? The whole team raised their hand. I said, So are you hearing this? Like we’re all good with you. “But you haven’t played for a year and a half. It’s going to take time. Just talked to Jamal Murray. Don’t expect this to happen overnight. You’ve been out a year. So now when you start playing it may take a month. So what? And hopefully that lightened the load for him. Because he shot the ball in the scrimmage. “And I’ll tell you what else he does. He’s an unbelievable teammate to lead. Telling guys, Pass the ball. Just pass it. We’ll get it back to you. Move the ball. And he does it in a good way.” On Antonio Reeves – “We brought him in to make baskets. Kind of like we did with Kellan (Grady). And he shoots it. And he can make baskets. He used to mess with the ball and now it’s downhill running. It’s driving through catches and getting in the lane. He bodies instead of try to avoid everything and flip and throw. “He’s gotten so much better. And he doesn’t say a whole lot. He talks on the court, but he’s a quiet kid. He doesn’t get my jokes yet. So sometimes he’s looking, you know, I say something funny and he’s like, I don’t know, am I supposed to laugh here? I don’t know if I want to laugh. “But he’s a great kid. He really is. And he’s, it’s nice coaching some older guys. But also you got Cason and Chris who may be young, but they’re physically advanced. They both are. Both been doing real good too.” On Sahvir Wheeler – “When you pick up and you’re disruptive in the full court and we give you space to be disruptive in the pick- and-roll, all of a sudden — and your speed — and now all of a sudden you’re shooting the ball better? “I told him, You got to be guarded. You can’t be a player out there that’s not being guarded or you won’t be in. So you got to be guarded. They got to respect you and your shot. “And he knows that. And he’s in the gym. I just looked today, he was in there shooting and getting a workout in. The guys, we got guys spending time in the gym, I can say that.” Calipari did touch on Tshiebwe and his recovery from a recent medical procedure. “I don’t know, but he’s moving pretty good. He’s moving around,” Calipari said. “He’s got to stay off his feet. So when he trains it may swell a little bit but it will go away. It will swell a little bit, it will go away. But he’s telling me, he says, I feel really good, my leg feels good. I don’t have the same pain, the pain that was there. He said it wasn’t much, but there’s nothing now.” As a whole, Calipari likes his team and is looking forward to getting the regular season underway. “I like the group. I like the guard play. I like the wing play. I like the big guys. We’re doing it without Oscar right now. You put Os- car in it makes it a little bit different.” By Tim Letcher UK Athletics Communications and Public Relations KENTUCKY 66 @UKFootball Veterans Help Men's Basketball Team's Learning Curve Cason Wallace Antonio ReevesKENTUCKY @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 7 p.m. 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 TBA 11.19 Georgia* Lexington, Ky. Kroger Field TBA 11.26 Louisville Lexington, Ky. Kroger Field TBA Home Away * SEC GameNext >