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Wildcat Running Backs Then and Now

Benny Snell Jr. left Kentucky for the Pittsburg Steelers as the program’s all-time leader in rush-yards (3,873) and touchdowns (48). Considered the best running back in school history, Snell was preceded by a collection of rushers whose status has remained unprecedented and rarely discussed. Kentucky had a string of six running backs selected in the NFL Draft from 1986-1991. The game has significantly changed in style and strategy over the past thirty years. However, Kentucky’s physical offensive nature is engrained in its culture.

Recent talk from offensive coordinator Eddie Gran painted a picture that JuTahn McClain could be an exciting addition to an already loaded backfield that includes A.