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Former Wildcat Randall Cobb Named to 2026 College Football Hall of Fame Ballot

Former University of Kentucky star Randall Cobb was recently named to the 2026 College Football Hall of Fame ballot.

Cobb, one of Kentucky all-time great playmakers, spend time at wide receiver, quarterback, punt returner and kickoff returner during his incredible UK career.

After his college days, Cobb went on to play 13 years in the NFL for the Packers, Cowboys, Texans and Jets.

Here is a press release from UK Athletics:

LEXINGTON, Ky. – Randall Cobb, arguably the most versatile, dynamic playmaker in Kentucky football history as a wide receiver, quarterback, punt returner and kickoff returner, has been named to the 2026 ballot for consideration for induction into the College Football Hall of Fame, the National Football Foundation (NFF) & College Hall of Fame announced today.