After Kentucky set a new school record for draft picks with six in this past weekend’s 2021 NFL Draft, Vince Marrow predicted Kentucky will have another record year in 2022 with up to 10 NFL draft picks next spring. As crazy as it sounds, it may not be THAT crazy.
10 is a little high of a projection, sure, but it’s not too optimistic to think there could be another large group of outgoing Wildcats in next year’s draft. Six is doable again, maybe more if the stars align above Kroger Field.
Let’s look at the early prospects…
Darian Kinnard, Offensive Line — Kinnard was expected to be selected in this year’s draft, but made a surprise return to Kentucky for another season almost immediately after last season ended.