NFL 2024 Draft weekend is here. What Kentucky Wildcats might get drafted?

Chris Sims, Louisville Courier Journal

The 2024 NFL Draft is here, and Kentucky Wildcats football fans will be excited to see who gets drafted and lands an NFL job.

There are at least 6 Kentucky players who have a chance to find heir way onto an NFL roster in this year's draft.

NFL Draft 2024: When is the start time? What is the draft order? How to watch

Here's what you need to know abiout the Kentucky Wildcats and the NFL Draft:

2024 NFL Draft propects: Kentucky Wildcats

Here's a look at six players who might get drafted out of Kentucky:

Andru Phillips, defensive back

Kentucky Wildcats defensive back Andru Phillips (23) defends against Missouri Tigers wide receiver Theo Wease Jr. (1).
Kentucky Wildcats defensive back Andru Phillips (23) defends against Missouri Tigers wide receiver Theo Wease Jr. (1).

  • Height: 6-foot

  • Weight: 187 pounds.

  • Entering the draft after his junior season.

  • Played in 38 career games with 16 starts for the Wildcats.

  • Collected 82 tackles, 10 pass breakups and 3.0 tackles for loss during his career as a 3-year letterwinner for Kentucky.

Trevin Wallace, inside linebacker

Kentucky’s Trevin Wallace recovers a fumble and moves the ball against Florida.
Kentucky’s Trevin Wallace recovers a fumble and moves the ball against Florida.

  • Height: 6-2

  • Weight: 241.

  • Entering the draft after his junior season.

  • Played in 36 career games with 19 starts for the Wildcats.

  • Amassed 166 tackles, 18.0 tackles for loss, 10.0 sacks, 5 quarterback hurries, 3 interceptions, 2 forced fumbles and a pass breakup during his career at Kentucky.

Ray Davis, running back

Kentucky Wildcats running back Ray Davis (1) runs into the end zone for a touchdown against the Clemson Tigers.
Kentucky Wildcats running back Ray Davis (1) runs into the end zone for a touchdown against the Clemson Tigers.

  • Height: 5-10

  • Weight: 216.

  • The senior came to Kentucky after two seasons at Vanderbilt (2021-22) and two at Temple (2019-20).

  • Played in 44 career games with 37 career starts. He played 16 games at Temple, 15 with Vanderbilt and 13 for Kentucky.

  • Gathered 3,626 rushing yards and 29 rushing touchdowns on 746 rushing attempts in his career. He also added 94 receptions for 762 receiving yards and 12 receiving touchdowns. Davis finished with 4,388 all-purpose yards with 41 total touchdowns and 246 career points.

  • First active player in Division I history to rush for 1,000 rushing yards at three different schools and is the first player in SEC history to gain 1,000 or more rushing yards at two different programs (Vanderbilt and Kentucky).

Jeremy Flax, offensive lineman

Kentucky Wildcats offensive lineman Jeremy Flax (77) looks up at the stands.
Kentucky Wildcats offensive lineman Jeremy Flax (77) looks up at the stands.

  • Height: 6-6

  • Weight: 325.

  • Entering the draft after his senior season.

  • Played in 36 career games with 24 starts for the Wildcats.

  • The 3-year letterwinner was listed on the midseason honor roll for the Joe Moore Award, given to the nation’s best offensive line.

Devin Leary, quarterback

Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Devin Leary (13) drops back to pass against the Clemson Tigers.
Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Devin Leary (13) drops back to pass against the Clemson Tigers.

  • Height: 6-1

  • Weight: 217.

  • The graduate transfer came to Kentucky after playing four seasons at N.C. State (2019-2022).

  • Played in 43 career games with 38 starts, including 13 games for the Wildcats.

  • Finished his career with 9,553 passing yards and 87 touchdown passes, posting a 24-15 record overall. He was 7-6 at Kentucky.

Tayvion Robinson, wide receiver

Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Tayvion Robinson (9) makes a late second-quarter touchdown catch over Akron Zips cornerback Darrian Lewis (24).
Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Tayvion Robinson (9) makes a late second-quarter touchdown catch over Akron Zips cornerback Darrian Lewis (24).

  • Height: 5-11

  • Weight: 194.

  • The transfer played three season at Virginia Tech (2019-2022) before joining Kentucky (2022-2024).

  • The senior played in 60 career games with 49 starts, including 24 games and 19 starts for the Wildcats.

  • Posted 194 career receptions for 2,604 yards and 14 touchdowns. He also accumulated 639 yards on 67 punt returns and had one return for a touchdown.

  • Ranked No. 33 all-time in receiving yards at Kentucky with 1,049 receiving yards.

When is the 2024 NFL Draft?

The NFL Draft runs Thursday, April 25 through Saturday, April 27, 2024.

What time does the 2024 NFL Draft start?

The 2024 NFL Draft kicks off at 8 p.m. EST Thursday.

What channel is 2024 NFL Draft on?

The first round will be broadcast on ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN Deportes and the NFL Network.

How to livestream the 2024 NFL Draft

Streaming options include ESPN+, Fubo, Hulu+ Live TV, NFL+ and YouTubeTV. Several options offer a free trial to new subscribers.

How to watch the 2024 NFL Draft

The first round is at 8 p.m. EST Thursday, followed by the second and third rounds of the NFL draft on Friday at 7 p.m. Rounds 4-7 will commence Saturday at noon to conclude the draft. ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN Deportes and the NFL Network will be the primary TV carriers.

Chris Sims is a digital content producer at Midwest Connect Gannett. Follow him on Twitter: @ChrisFSims.

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