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Brandin Echols to Jets in NFL Draft

Another former Kentucky Wildcats star is off the board in the 2021 NFL Draft.

With the 200th pick in the sixth round the New York Jets have selected cornerback Brandin Echols.

Echols saw his draft stock rise after an impressive showing at pro day several weeks back. After being considered an undrafted prospect for most of the offseason, he put in the work, and it has paid off in a big way as he realized his NFL dreams!

For his career at Kentucky he played in 24 games, totaling 108 tackles (82 solo), one interception, 12 pass deflections, and two forced fumbles.