< Previous38 @UKFootball 2021 - Senior n Graded by PFF as college football’s top run-blocking tackle for 2021 n Preseason First-Team Offense All-SEC (Athlon, Phil Steele, Walter Camp) n Preseason First-Team All-American (Walter Camp, PFF) n Preseason Second-Team All-American (Phil Steele) n Has played in 33 career games with 26 consecutive starts at tackle 2020 - Junior n Second-Team All-American (Sporting News, CBS/247sports) n Third-Team All-American (AP) n Fourth-Team All-American (Phil Steele) n First-Team All-SEC (AP, Phil Steele, PFF) n Second-Team All-SEC (Coaches) n Has played in 33 career games with 26 consecutive starts at tackle n Started in all 11 games in 2020 n Outland Trophy Watch List n Preseason Second-Team Offense All-American (Athlon Sports) n Preseason Fourth-Team All-American (Phil Steele) n Preseason First-Team All-SEC (Athlon Sports, Coaches, Phil Steele, Pick Six Previews) 2019 - Sophomore n Second-team offensive tackle (Pro Football Focus) n Started in all 13 games at right tackle n Had 32 knockdowns during the season n Had only one penalty in 706 snaps 2018 - Freshman n Played in nine games, starting two of the last three at left tackle High School n Rated the 101st best player in the country and No. 16 offensive tackle as a four-star recruit by 247Sports n Rivals rated him the No. 21 recruit in prospect-laden Ohio n 247Sports rated him one of the Top 20 offensive tackles in the country n Selected to play in the U.S. Army All-American game n Chose Kentucky over Penn State, UCLA and Tennessee Personal n Born in Youngstown, Ohio n Son of Mandy Headrick n Major is kinesiology DARIAN KINNARD 6-5 n 338 n Sr-3L n Knoxville, Tenn. #70 n OL Darian SAYS n His nickname is "D.K." n The best part of being a Kentucky Wildcat is the love and family bonds he has with the Big Blue Nation and his teammates n Other than playing in the NFL, his dream job is to train athletes n Most people don't know that he is related to Dolly PartonGOOD LUCK KENTUCKY FROM YOUR FRIENDS IN BUSINESS GOOD LUCK FROM YOUR COMMERCIAL RESTORATION & WATERPROOFING EXPERTS. 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PSBI “Developing Relationships To Build On…”42 @UKFootball 2021 - Senior n Preseason Second-Team All-SEC (Athlon) n CoSIDA Academic All-District First Team 2020 - Junior (Team Captain) n All-SEC Honorable Mention (PFF) n Fourth-Team All-SEC (Phil Steele) n Semifinalist for Witten Collegiate Man of Year Award n Named to SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll n Has played in 40 career games with 25 starts n Played in all 11 games with 10 starting assignments in 2020 n Totaled 32 tackles, 6.5 TFL, 1.0 sacks, one QBH and one INT n Has 21.5 career TFL n Elected as one of 10 team captains, his second straight season to be named a captain by his peers 2019 - r-Sophomore (Team Captain) n Named to the inaugural 2019 Uplifting- Athletes Rare Disease Champion Team n One of six who were named honorable mention for CoSIDA’s 2019 Mayo Clinic Comeback Player of the Year Award n Nominee for the FWAA-Orange Bowl Courage Award n Named to SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll n Started in all 13 games 2018 - Sophomore n Redshirt season n Dean's List (Spring 2019) n Named to the SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll n Played in three games with one starting assignment vs. Middle Tennessee n In July of 2018, was diagnosed with malignant melanoma ... underwent three surgeries, followed by ongoing monthly immunotherapy treatments 2017 - Freshman n Played in all 13 games with one start n Earned his first career start vs. Northwestern in the Music City Bowl Personal n Born in Washington, D.C. n Son of Clayton and LaTauna Paschal n Has one sister, Kristian, and an older brother, Travaughn, who was a linebacker for the Wildcats from 2011-14 n Graduated in May of 2021 with a degree in family science and a minor in health promotion ... Currently working on a second degree in communication JOSH PASCHAL 6-3 n 275 n Sr-3L n Prince George's County, Md. #4 n DE Josh SAYS n Nickname is "J.P." n Other than playing in the NFL, his dream job is to be a coach or counselor n The last time he was starstruck was when he saw Jennifer Lopez in person at the Today Show n His passion in life is serving others n Three word to describe him are vibe, quiet and thoughtful@UKSportsNetwork 43 2020 - Sophomore n Handled kickoffs for the Wildcats n Named SEC Special Teams Player of the Week after his performance vs. Vanderbilt ... Enjoyed a perfect day, making a 28-yard field goal on the final play of the first half, along with all five extra points n Has a streak of three straight made FGs n Named to SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll 2019 - r-Freshman n Hit 5-of-9 field goals with a career long of 46 vs. Toledo n Hit 24-of-26 extra points n Totaled 39 points n Named to SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll 2018 - Freshman n Redshirt season n Saw action in three games, his first collegiate game was at Missouri n Hit 2-of-4 field goal attempts High School n Rated as the No. 1 punter/kicker in the 2018 class by Prokicker.com n Named South Carolina 5A Specialist of the Year after hitting 8 of 11 field goals and 26 of 27 PATs as a senior n Prokicker.com’s Rick Sang said “A very talented athlete who dominates his position and has shown great work ethic. He is already capable of launching NFL caliber kickoffs and punts” n As a junior, converted 16 of 20 field goals with a long of 48, made all 44 extra- point attempts and had 63 percent of his kickoffs go for touchbacks n Earned the top prospect award for 2017 at the Ray Guy Prokicker.com Kicking Camp n Selected to play in the prestigious Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas game, pitting the top seniors from North and South Carolina against one another n Member of two regional title teams coached by Scott Earley n Picked Kentucky early and never really considered other offers Community Cats n Volunteer speaker at Cardinal Valley Rehabilitation Hospital (2020) Personal n Born in Anderson, South Carolina n Son of Lewis and Jodi Poore n Siblings are Kara Poore and Kinsley Bailey n Major is consumer economics and family financial counseling CHANCE POORE 6-2 n 219 n Jr-2L n Anderson, S.C. #12 n K Chance SAYS n Nickname is "Chance" n Other than playing in the NFL, his dream job is to be a mortage broker n The person who has most influenced him in life is his dad because he pushed him to be the man he is today n The three people he would invite to his fantasy dinner are LeBron James, Alex Caruso and Adam Sandler44 @UKFootball 2021 - Senior* n Elected to return for a sixth year, taking advantage of the NCAA's ruling to grant an extra year of eligibility due to the COVID-19 pandemic n Has played in 50 career games with 22 starts, including four in a row n Career totals include 30 catches for 358 yards and two scores 2020 - Senior n Played in nine games with eight starts n Fifth on the team in receptions with 12 for 145 yards and a score 2019 - Junior n Started in 12 of 13 games played n Had at least one catch in six games, totaling 11 catches for 128 yards n Had a career-high five receptions for 50 yards vs. UF n Scored his first collegiate touchdown on a fumble recovery in the end zone on the first play of the second quarter vs. Toledo 2018 - Sophomore n Played in all 13 games with two starts vs. MTSU and Louisville n Earned his first career start vs. MTSU and had a 29-yard catch, the longest of his career 2017 - r-Freshman n Played in all 13 games n Caught three passes for 40 yards, including a career-high two catches for 34 yards vs. Northwestern in the Music City Bowl 2016 - Freshman n Redshirt season n Played in two games before suffering a rib injury during the third week of the season High School n A 3-star tight end rated the No. 47 tight end and No. 43 player in Ohio by 247sports n Picked UK over Bowling Green, Cincinnati, West Virginia, Eastern Michigan, Miami (Ohio), Ohio, Pittsburgh, Toledo and Wake Forest Personal n Born in Dayton, Ohio n Son of Jay and Robin Rigg n Has two brothers, Jake and Jordan n Graduated in December of 2020 with a degree in agricultural economics and is currently working on a second degree in communication JUSTIN RIGG 6-6 n 261 n Sr-3L n Springboro, Ohio #83 n TE Justin SAYS n His nickname is "Rigg" n He chose Kentucky because it felt like family n When he played football as a kid he pretended to be Shaun Alexander n One word to describe him on the field is "focused" n His hidden talent is card tricks@UKSportsNetwork 45 2021 - Senior* n Elected to return for a sixth year, taking advantage of the NCAA's ruling to grant an extra year of eligibility due to the COVID-19 pandemic n Has played in 37 career games with eight starting assignments n Career totals include 88 tackles, 5.0 tackles for loss, four pass breakups and two fumble recoveries 2020 - Senior n Played in all 11 games with five starts n Totaled 27 tackles and 2.0 TFL n Had a season-high six tackles in the win over South Carolina 2019 - Junior n Missed the season with a quadriceps injury 2018 - Sophomore n Saw action in all 13 games with three starts at safety n Recorded a career-best nine tackles vs. Georgia, including a two-yard tackle for loss n Recovered a Feleipe Franks fumble after he was sacked by Josh Allen and returned it 30 yards for a touchdown on the final play of the game at Florida sealing the win 2017 - r-Freshman n Saw action in all 13 games n Totaled 19 tackles, including a career-high five tackles in the win over Vanderbilt 2016 - Freshman n Redshirt season High School n On top of being one of the best cornerbacks in the state as a senior, he also was a running back, using his speed to score seven touchdowns (four rushing, two receiving and one 91-yard kickoff return) n Named Defensive Player of the Year and first-team all-city by the Lexington Herald-Leader as a senior n Picked UK over Georgia, Louisville, Notre Dame and Ohio State Personal n Born in Lexington, Kentucky n Son of Tara Lancaster and Derek Robinson n Siblings are Brandon, Derek Jr., Delmar, Dequan, Destiny, Detoria and Dorian n On track to graduate in the summer of 2021 with a degree in health promotion and a minor in coaching and family science DAVONTE ROBINSON 6-2 n 210 n Sr-3L n Lexington, Ky. #9 n DB Davonte SAYS n His nickname is "D-Rob." n He chose Kentucky because it's in his hometown and he bleeds blue n One word to describe him on the field is "fearless" n Other than playing in the NFL, his dream job is to be a coach and real estate investor46 @UKFootball 2021 - Junior n Preseason Third-Team Offense All-SEC (Athlon, Phil Steele) n Returns to the Bluegrass after playing two seasons at Nebraska n Has three seasons of eligibility remaining n Chose Kentucky over Alabama, Ohio State, and Purdue n Career totals include 580 rushing yards, 914 receiving yards and 1,725 all-purpose yards 2020 - Sophomore (Nebraska) n Started in all eight games played n Led the Huskers with 51 catches and 461 receiving yards despite playing only eight games and splitting duties at running back n Led Nebraska with 696 all-purpose yards n Fourth on the team with 240 rushing yards n Named to the Paul Hornung Award Watch List for the nation's most versatile athlete 2019 - Freshman (Nebraska) n Played in 10 games with four starting assignments n Named a second-team freshman All- American, an honorable-mention All-Big Ten selection, and was a two-time Big Ten Freshman of the Week n One of four national finalists for the Paul Hornung Award, given to the nation’s most versatile player n Ranked fourth nationally among all FBS freshmen in all-purpose yards per game in 2019 with the second-highest total among Power Five freshmen n One of only two FBS players to total 400 receiving yards, 300 rushing yards and 200 kickoff return yards in 2019 High School n State’s consensus top player as a senior at Western Hills High School in Frankfort, Kentucky n Totaled career 8,582 yards from scrimmage with 118 offensive TDs n Totaled 781 career points, which ranks No. 2 all-time in Kentucky history n Won the Paul Hornung Award, as the state’s player of the year n Kentucky’s Mr. Football Personal n Born in Frankfort, Kentucky n Son of Victoria Davis and Dale Robinson n Dad, Dale, played football at Western Kentucky n Has one younger sister, Eliza n Major is communication WAN'DALE ROBINSON 5-10 n 183 n Jr-TR n Frankfort, Ky. #1 n WR Wan'Dale SAYS n His nickname is "Dale" n Other than play in the NFL, his dream job is to work for himself n The best advice he's ever received is "do what's best for you" n One word to describe him on the field is "electric" n The best thing about being a Kentucky Wildcat is being back home to play in front of friends and family@UKSportsNetwork 47 2021 - Junior n Preseason Second-Team All-SEC (Athlon) n Preseason Third-Team All-SEC (Phil Steele) n Preseason All-America Honorable Mention (PFF) n Has 1,361 career rushing yards, good for 27th place in school history n Has six 100-yard games in his career 2020 - Sophomore n First-Team All-SEC (Pro Football Focus) n Fourth-Team All-SEC (Phil Steele) n Played in nine of 11 games n Team's leading rusher with 785 yards on 119 carries along with a team-high 11 touchdowns n Averaged an SEC-high 6.6 yards per carry (17th nationally) n Ranked fifth in the SEC in rushing (87.2 ypg) 2019 - r-Freshman n Saw action in all 13 games n Totaled 71 carries for 533 yards and six scores, ranking fourth on the team in all categories n Averaged 7.5 yards per carry (second on the team behind Lynn Bowden's school record 7.9 ypc) n His 41.0 yards per game average ranked ninth among SEC freshmen n Ranked tied for eighth with teammate Kavosiey Smoke in scoring (TDs) among SEC freshmen (2.8) 2018 - Freshman n Redshirt season n Saw action in three games n Appeared in his first collegiate game vs. Murray State and bulldozed two carries for 43 yards High School n A three-star prospect by all the major recruiting services n Played on both sides of the ball as a running back and strong safety n Named the Ola 2015 Player of the Year by MaxPreps n Chose UK over offers from Ole Miss and Mississippi State Personal n Born in Riverdale, Georgia n Son of Stephanie Thornton and Chris Rodriguez n Siblings are Chyna Thornton and Gabbi Rodriguez n Major is community and leadership development CHRIS RODRIGUEZ JR. 5-11 n 224 n Jr-2L n McDonough, Ga. #24 n RB Chris SAYS n His nickname is "C-Rod" n Most people don't know he likes country music n The three people he would invite to his fantasy dinner are Chance the Rapper, Drake, and Odell Beckham Jr. n When he played football as a kid he pretended to be Marshawn Lynch n Michael B. 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