“Recruit and develop” has become a bit of a rallying cry for the University of Kentucky football team in recent years. Josh Allen’s dramatic leap from a two-star prospect and the No. 2,121 player in his class into the nation’s top defensive player and the No. 7 pick in the NFL Draft certainly helped solidify the phrase.
Throughout the day, I’ll be showcasing three additional Wildcats who fit with that same expression – recruit and develop. The first profile of the batch, TJ Carter, is available here.
Now, here’s a look at Ahmad Wagner’s journey from a Kentucky Wildcat to a Chicago Bear.