Kentucky redshirt senior J.J. Weaver is back for year five in Lexington. The Louisville (Ky.) Moore product is looking to have a breakout season before moving on to the NFL Draft. Added mass is hopefully going to make a difference for the outside linebacker.
Weaver enters the 2023 season with 16 starts in 35 career games at Kentucky. The EDGE player has accumulated 120 tackles, 23.5 tackles for loss, 9.5 sacks, 47 pressures, three forced fumbles, and two interceptions in 1,297 defensive snaps. Unfortunately, the three-year starter for Kentucky and preseason third-team All-SEC selection has yet to get through a full season without some type of injury holding him back.