Redshirt freshman Gilbert emerging on Cats' D-Line
Redshirt freshman defensive lineman Kendrick Gilbert has been praised for his strong play during camp. (Jeff Drummond/Cats Illustrated)
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An already potent Kentucky defense may be getting even stronger heading into the 2024 season.
Redshirt freshman Kendrick Gilbert has consistently been praised by coaches and teammates alike as a player who has been disruptive on the defensive line, a unit that already includes preseason All-America pick Deone Walker and battle-tested veterans like Tre'vonn Rybka, Octavious Oxendine, Kahlil Saunders, and Keeshawn Silver.
"He's probably been the most surprising out of that group of guys because there's nothing that he can't do," UK defensive line coach Anwar Stewart confirmed after Thursday's practice at the Joe Craft Football Training Center. "He's still a baby, he's still young, but he's working hard, and it's paying off." ...
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An already potent UK defensive front could be getting even stronger.
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