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LOOK: New Wildcats in Action at Kentucky Spring Football Practice

Nick Roushby:Nick Roush03/06/23

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Freshman WR Anthony Brown, via Brian Moriarty | UK Athletics

A few new Wildcats are rocking Kentucky blue for the first time. The Kentucky football team kicked off spring practice Monday morning, providing about a dozen players a chance to suit up for the first time at the Joe Craft Football Training Center.

One newcomer already caught Mark Stoops’ eye, defensive lineman Keeshawn Silver. The 6-foot-5, 330-pound defensive lineman passes the early look test.

Keeshawn Silver
Brian Moriarty | UK Athletics

One freshman will see early snaps thanks to injuries. Three tight ends will be sidelined by offseason surgeries, providing an unexpected opportunity for Under Armour All-American Khamari Anderson.

Khamari Anderson Kentucky football spring practice
Khamari Anderson via Jacob Noger | UK Athletics

You’ll see plenty of Devin Leary in No. 13 this preseason. He’s on a throw count, but Mark Stoops did not even notice. Another transfer, Ray Davis is wearing No. 1 in the backfield this fall.

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Devin Leary Kentucky football Spring Practice Day 1
Jacob Noger | UK Athletics
Ray Davis Kentucky football Spring Practice Day 1
Jacob Noger | UK Athletics
JQ Hardaway Kentucky football Spring Practice Day 1
Cincinnati CB transfer JQ Hardaway, via Brian Moriarty | UK Football

There is one big difference this fall: Barion Brown is no longer No. 2. He ditched the deuce to take Will Levis’ No. 7. Running back JuTahn McClain flipped from No. 17 to No. 4, Jordan Anthony ditched No. 13 for No. 0 and Josaih Hayes switched from No. 99 to No. 97.

Barion Brown Kentucky football Spring Practice Day 1
A new-look Barion Brown, via Brian Moriarty | UK Athletics

Take a closer look at more of the action from the Kentucky football team’s first spring practice inside the Joe Craft Football Training Center.

Kentucky Football Spring Practice Roster

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