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Kentucky football roster breakdown: Ranking 5 players on verge of breakout season in 2023

LEXINGTON, Ky. — There are a handful of players Kentucky football already knows it will count on in 2023.

On offense, there's quarterback Devin Leary, running back Ray Davis and wide receivers Barion Brown and Dane Key. On defense, lineman Deone Walker, linebackers D'Eryk Jackson and Trevin Wallace and and defensive back Jordan Lovett are proven contributors.

But for the Wildcats to reach their goals this fall, they will need other players to step up, too. Who will be those players on both sides of the ball that will take big leaps?