Maybe the biggest surprise of the 2023 NFL Draft for Kentucky football was not only Keidron Smith going undrafted, but the lack of immediate attention he received in free agency. Or maybe he was busy sifting through lucrative offers from teams tripping over themselves looking to scoop him up.
Either way, he wasn’t one of 259 total picks in seven rounds. Then, silence on day one of UDFA, leading into a quiet morning on day two, despite being arguably the best available defensive back out there.
Early silence led to a loud Sunday afternoon, though, as the Miami Dolphins have agreed to a deal with the former Wildcat standout.