The Kentucky Wildcats have had some legendary squads assembled in Lexington, and these two were ranked among the best teams ever seen.

The 2026 NFL season has arrived, and 22 former Kentucky Wildcats are on 53-man rosters, injured reserve lists, or practice squads, with two additional players in front-office roles. In all, 16 former Wildcats are on 53-man rosters entering Week 1.

College GameDay host Rece Davis predicts the Alabama-Kentucky winner and explains why the SEC Week 2 showdown could stay close in Lexington.

The freshman receiver from Louisiana caught three passes for 74 yards and a score in the opener. The Wildcats used tight ends Mikkel Skinner and Willie Rodriguez a lot, too, as each caught four balls for a combined 109 yards in the first game.

Darby, a four-star prospect from Bossier City, Louisiana, first committed to LSU in November 2024. He remained committed to the Tigers for more than a year, initially sticking with his pledge even after LSU fired Sloan and head coach Brian Kelly.

Dick Vitale believes a big season is coming up for this Kentucky big.

Some of the best NBA players are former Kentucky Wildcats stars, and with the latest rendition of the game, each was rated in 2K27.

Early September is not when you usually see SEC opponents facing off. But due to the nine-game conference schedule, a Week 2 matchup falls on the calendar between the Alabama Crimson Tide and Kentucky Wildcats.