Exciting news for University of Kentucky football fans, as four Wildcats have received invitations for the 2023 National Football League Scouting Combine, scheduled for March 2-5 in Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Quarterback Will Levis, offensive lineman Tashawn Manning, running back Chris Rodriguez Jr., and defensive back Carrington Valentine will all be participating in the event.
This year, NFL Network coverage of the Combine will once again extend into primetime, beginning on Thursday, March 2 with live coverage of the defensive linemen and linebackers. Coverage will continue with live coverage of the defensive backs and special teams on Friday, live coverage of the quarterbacks, wide receivers, and tight ends on Saturday, and live coverage of the offensive linemen and running backs on Sunday.
Kentucky has had at least four players invited to the NFL Scouting Combine for three straight seasons and four of the last five. In total, 37 players have been invited to the Combine since head coach Mark Stoops’ arrival in 2013 and 28 players since 2019.
The Wildcats are looking to have multiple players drafted for the fifth straight year. In 2022, Kentucky had four players selected in the NFL Draft, while six players were selected in 2021, tying for the fourth-most in school history. In 2020, two players were drafted, and in 2019, five players were drafted.
Overall, the NFL Scouting Combine is an important event for college football players looking to make it to the next level. For these four Wildcats, it is a chance to showcase their skills and impress NFL scouts and coaches. Fans will be eagerly watching to see how they perform and what their future holds. Let’s go Wildcats! #UKFootball #NFLCombine #CollegeFootball #SportsNews #SportsUpdate #GoWildcats #NFLDraft
