Following the 2021 NFL Draft, three former Kentucky Wildcats were signed to undrafted free agent contracts.
First up, running back A.J. Rose is headed to the Minnesota Vikings.
At Kentucky, Rose finished with 1,971 career rushing yards, ending his career at No. 10 on UK’s all-time list. His 5.8 career average per rushing attempt ranks third all-time.
Rose has a lot of potential that could help him carve out a career in the pros. He has that breakaway speed that coaches love, and if he can improve his pass-catching ability, he could be a great threat on the outside.
Rose will always be remembered at Kentucky for his long runs and exciting plays. However, it felt like he was never really able to grab hold and control of the Kentucky backfield after Benny Snell left.
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It was a big weekend for the Kentucky Football program as multiple Wildcats began their professional careers.
Starting with the draft, Jamin Davis (Washington), Kelvin Joseph (Cowboys), Quinton Bohanna (Cowboys), Brandin Echols (Jets), Landon Young (Saints), and Phil Hoskins (Panthers) all heard their names called.
And on top of that, some notable former Wildcats inked free agent deals just after the draft concluded.
Drake Jackson, who many thought would be a draft pick, quickly signed a deal with the Detroit Lions, AJ Rose signed a deal with the Vikings, and Boogie Watson landed a deal with the Steelers.
2. Detroit Lions: Sam Howell, QB, North Carolina
3. New York Jets: Kayvon Thibodeaux, DE, Oregon
4. Cincinnati Bengals: Derek Stingley Jr., CB, LSU
5. Philadelphia Eagles: Evan Neal, OT, Alabama
6. Jacksonville Jaguars: Chris Olave, WR, Ohio State
7. New York Giants: Kyle Hamilton, S, Notre Dame
8. Carolina Panthers: DeMarvin Leal, DE, Texas A&M
9. Atlanta Falcons: JT Daniels, QB, Georgia
10. Washington Football Team: Kedon Slovis, QB, USC
11. Las Vegas Raiders: Nick Broeker, OT, Ole Miss
12. New York Giants (via Chicago Bears): Logan Brown, OT, Wisconsin
13. Minnesota Vikings: Sheridan Jones, CB, Clemson
14. Arizona Cardinals: Drake Jackson, DT, USC
15. Tennessee Titans: Garrett Wilson, WR, Ohio State
NFL Draft 2021: Who are the best available players in the Top 300 big board after Day 1?
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Notre Dame linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah is the best remaining player in Tim Bielik s top 300 big board heading into Day 2 of the 2021 NFL Draft.AP
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More than 220 will still be drafted on Friday and Saturday.
See which players are still available after Day 1.
21. Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, linebacker, Notre Dame
Height, weight: 6-foot-1, 216 pounds.
His frame and play style in many ways resemble a smaller Isaiah Simmons.
22. Azeez Ojulari, edge rusher, Georgia
Height, weight: 6-foot-3, 240 pounds.
Ojulari’s frame and skillset makes him almost like a clone of Yannick Ngakoue.