< PreviousBrand Protection, Enhancement, and Engagement KENTUCKY ROAD Kentucky has won three straight bowl games, tying the school record set from 2006-08.UK Athletics Department has intensified its commitment to providing best-in-class experiences and opportunities for student-athletes through The Kentucky Road, which describes the incomparable developmental experience provided for student-athletes during their time as Wildcats. Benefits include, but are not limited to: Providing industry-leading support for leveraging individual social media presence through education, opportunity and data-backed insights. Extended scholarships until a bachelor’s degree is achieved. Former Wildcat and NFL veteran, Avery Williamson (2010-13), returned to Kentucky in the spring of 2019 and graduated with a degree in integrated strategic communication (pictured above). In December of 2020, cornerback Derrick Tatum, who played from 1999-2002, and wide receiver Steve Johnson, who played at UK in 2006-07 and went on to an eight-year career in the NFL, came back to earn their degrees. Financial Education Lifetime Scholarships Visit TheKentuckyRoad.com JOSH ALLEN • Kentucky had six NFL Draft picks in the 2021 NFL Draft - Jamin Davis (1st - Washington); Kelvin Joseph (2nd - Cowboys); Quinton Bohanna (6th - Cowboys); Brandin Echols (6th - Jets); Landon Young (6th - Saints); Phil Hoskins (7th - Panthers). • The six picks are the tied for the fourth-most in school history and the most since 1979 (eight). Five of the six picks were defensive players. • The six picks are the most for Kentucky since the current seven-round draft era began in 1994. • This marks the second time in the last three years that Kentucky has had five or more draft picks (five in 2019). • For the second time in the last three years, Kentucky had a first- and second-round pick in Jamin Davis, first round and Kelvin Joseph, second round. Prior to that, you have to go back 42 years to find two UK picks in the first two rounds (Warren Bryant and Randy Burke, first round 1977). • In total, 18 players have been drafted under head coach Mark Stoops, including 11 defensive players in Avery Williamson, Bud Dupree, Za’Darius Smith, Josh Forrest, Josh Allen, Lonnie Johnson, Mike Edwards, Jamin Davis, Kelvin Joseph, Quinton Bohanna, Brandin Echols. LYNN BOWDEN JR.ARIZONA CARDINALS Corey Peters, DT (2006-09) BALTIMORE RAVENS Chris Westry, DB (2015-17) CAROLINA PANTHERS Phil Hoskins, DT (2017-18, 2020) CHICAGO BEARS Danny Trevathan, LB (2008-11) DALLAS COWBOYS Quinton Bohanna, NT (2017-20) Kelvin Joseph, CB (2020) DETROIT LIONS Logan Stenberg, OG (2016-19) GREEN BAY PACKERS Randall Cobb, WR (2008-10) Za’Darius Smith, OLB (2013-14) HOUSTON TEXANS Drake Jackson, OC (2017-20) Lonnie Johnson Jr., CB (2017-18) JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS Josh Allen, DE/LB (2015-18) MIAMI DOLPHINS Lynn Bowden Jr., RB (2017-19) MINNESOTA VIKINGS A.J. Rose, RB (2017-20) NEW ORLEANS SAINTS Landon Young, OT (2016-17, 2019-20) NEW YORK JETS Brandin Echols, CB (2019-20) PITTSBURGH STEELERS T.J. Carter, DT/DE (2016-20) Benny Snell Jr., RB (2016-18) Calvin Taylor Jr., DL (2016-19) Jamar “Boogie Watson, OLB (2017-20) TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS Mike Edwards, S (2015-2018) TENNESSEE TITANS Bud Dupree, OLB (2011-14) WASHINGTON FOOTBALL TEAM Jamin Davis, ILB (2018-20) At the time of this printing, a total of 24 former Kentucky Wildcats are currently on National Football League rosters with two additional players in the CFL. Here is the list, along with their years at UK TM BENNY SNELL JR.SEC in the NFL Draft n The SEC led the nation’s conferences in NFL Draft picks for the 15th consecutive year in 2021 with 65 selections, which establishes a new SEC and national record. The previous record was 64, also held by the SEC. n This marks the seventh straight year for the SEC to see 50 or more players taken in the NFL Draft. Only twice in the last 26 years has another conference other than the SEC seen 50 or more players drafted. n The SEC has averaged over 50 selections per draft since 2006. The SEC, its member institutions and sports teams are on an international stage with brand recognition in every corner of the country and around the globe. That was the vision when the SEC and ESPN signed a 20-year agreement through 2034 to create and operate a multi-platform network, which launched on Aug. 14, 2014. The network and its accompanying digital platform, SEC Network+, carries SEC live events and pro- gramming 24/7. 11 THE SEC HAS WON OF THE LAST 15 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS THE SEC HAS ADVANCED TO 14 OF THE LAST 15 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES THE SEC IS HOME TO HEISMAN WINNERS 14 w FANS PER GAME IN THE STANDS, PRIOR TO 2020, THE SEC WAS THE NATIONAL LEADER IN ATTENDANCE TOTAL 2021 NFL DRAFT PICKS THE SEC HAS LED THE NATION IN NFL DRAFT PICKS SINCE 2007 The SEC finished in the postseason in 2020 to lead the nation in bowl wins, with all seven wins coming against Top-25 competition - the most in history for the conference. SEC DOMINATES© 2021 The Coca-Cola Company. 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Cardinal Stadium TBA Home Away * SEC Game 2021 Kentucky Football Schedule66 @UKFootball 44 John “Shipwreck” Kelly HB 1929-31 66 Raloh Kercheval P 1931-33 13 Bob Davis HB 1935-37 Bernie A. Shively AD 1938-67 Coach 1945 35 Ermal Allen QB/HB 1939-41 Asst. Coach 1948-61 8 Clyde Johnson T 1940-42 45 Jay Rhodemyre C 1942, 1946-47 48 Washington Serini T 1944-47 16 George Blanda QB/P/K 1945-48 27 Wallace “Wah Wah” Jones E 1945-48 Paul “Bear” Bryant Coach 1946-53 Jerry Claiborne DB/E 1946, 1948-49 Coach 1982-89 50 Harry Ulinski C/LB 1946-49 70 Bob Gain T 1947-50 87 Charlie McClendon DE 1949-50 10 Babe Parilli QB 1949-51 51 Doug Moseley C 1949-51 65 Ray Correll G 1951-53 80 Steve Meilinger E/HB/DB/LB 1951-53 84 Howard Schnellenberger E 1952-55 Blanton Collier Coach 1954-61 79 Lou Michaels T/K/P 1955-57 21 Calvin Byrd HB 1958-60 55 Irvin “Irv” Goode C 1959-61 80 Tom Hutchinson E 1960-62 70 Herschel Turner T 1961-63 80 Rick Kestner E 1963-65 11 Rick Norton QB 1963-65 73 Sam Ball OT 1963-65 21 Rodger Byrd HB 1963-65 32 Larry Seiple HB 1964-66 24 Dicky Lyons Sr. RB 1966-68 88 Jeff Van Note DE 1966-68 74 Dave Roller DL 1968-70 59 Joe Federspiel LB 1969-71 40 Sonny Collins HB 1972-75 52 Rick Nuzum OL 1972-74 69 Warren Bryant OT 1974-76 50 Jim Kovach LB 1974-76, 1978 97 Art Still DE 1974-77 12 Derrick Ramsey QB 1975-77 33 George Adams RB 1981-84 57 Dermontti Dawson C/OG 1984-87 22 Mark Higgs TB 1984-87 2 Tim Couch QB 1996-98 Football players who have been named to the UK Athletics Hall of Fame but have not had jerseys retired: 67 Larry Warford OG 2009-12 3 André Woodson QB 2004-07 12 Derek Abney WR 2000-03 79 Oliver Barnett DE 1986-89 85 Al Bruno WR 1948-50 44 Wilbur Hackett LB 1968-70 22 Jared Lorenzen QB 2000-03 45 Marty Moore LB 1990-93 23 Nate Northington DB 1966-67 82 Greg Page DE 1966-67 9 Bill Ransdell QB 1983-86 10 Moe Williams RB 1993-95 3 Craig Yeast WR 1995-98 Paul “Bear” Bryant Tim Couch UK Retired Jerseys and UK Hall of Fame@UKSportsNetwork 67 I 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 Governor Andy Beshear’s Ex- ecutive Order on July 1, 2021, Kentucky stu- dent-athletes are now permitted to use their name, image, and likeness for purposes of compensation. UK has implemented the following requirements on student-athletes who wish to receive such compensation. Here are a few key highlights for donors/ fans to know: A student-athlete (SA) must disclose any proposed contract or agreement between a SA and third party 7 days prior to the pro- posed activity to the Athletics Compliance Office (ACO). Until the ACO reviews and approves, the student-athlete may not en- gage in the proposed activity. In the event the ACO does not approve, the student-ath- lete may not undertake the proposed ac- tivity. 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. Additionally, staff members are not permitted to put you in contact with a student-athlete for purposes of a NIL arrangement. 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 business entities that are operated by an in- dividual who is also a booster, so long as the agreement is not a payment, provision, or promise of any other consideration or benefits 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 com- pensation from anyone in exchange for committing to or signing a scholarship with the University of Kentucky. This activity is consid- ered an impermissible recruiting inducement, is a violation of NCAA rules and could cause competi- tion ineligibility for the prospect. This activity could also affect your standing as a donor with the Uni- versity of Kentucky. To learn more, visit https://ukath- letics.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); • Is the parent or legal guardian of an enrolled student-athlete; or • Has been involved otherwise in pro- moting the UK athletics program. A person is considered a representative of athletics interests of the University of Ken- tucky just by being an alumnus, friend or fan of the University, regardless of whether he or she has made a financial contribution to the University and/or the intercollegiate ath- letics program. Remember, a representative of athletics Interests is responsible for making the Uni- versity of Kentucky’s Compliance Office aware of an), potential violations of NCAA rules he or she knows have occurred. Ac- cording to the CAA, 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 Face- book (University of Kentucky Compliance) and Twitter (@ukcompliance). What is Athletics Compliance? n Compliance CornerNext >