Ex-Cats

Former University of Kentucky football players on NFL rosters for the 2025 season

By Dennis Varney

Updated October 28, 2025 1:36 PM

The University of Kentucky has had 31 players chosen in the NFL draft since head coach Mark Stoops took over the program in 2013.

As of Oct. 28, 2025, here are the former Wildcats on NFL rosters:

Former UK players in the NFL

(Note: Years at Kentucky in parentheses; statistics from the 2024 NFL season)

Brenden Bates, TE, Cleveland Browns (2018-23) — 7 games played, no catches with the Browns and Jets.

Quinton Bohanna, DT, Seattle Seahawks (2017-20) — 1 game played with the Seahawks—on practice squad.

Zion Childress, DB, Dallas Cowboys (2022-24)—on practice squad.

Eli Cox, C, Houston Texans (2019-24)—on practice squad.

Marques Cox, OL, Denver Broncos (2023-24)—on practice squad.

Jamin Davis, LB, Las Vegas Raiders (2017-20) — 9 games played, 18 tackles, 1 QB sack with the Commanders and Vikings—on practice squad.

Ray Davis, RB, Buffalo Bills (2023) — 17 games played, 113 carries for 442 yards and 3 TDs, 17 catches for 189 yards and 3 TDs for the Bills.

Bud Dupree, LB, Los Angeles Chargers (2011-14) — 17 games played, 28 tackles, 6 QB sacks, 1 forced fumble, 1 interception with the Chargers.

Brandin Echols, CB, Pittsburgh Steelers (2019-20) — 16 games played, 40 tackles, 1 fumble recovery, 2 interceptions, 3 passes defensed for the Jets.

Mike Edwards, S, Kansas City Chiefs (2015-18) — 8 games played, 12 tackles, 1 pass defensed for the the Bills and Buccaneers—on practice squad.

Luke Fortner, C, New Orleans Saints (2016-21) — 17 games played for the Jaguars.

Maxwell Hairston, DB, Buffalo Bills (2022-24).

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Josh Hines-Allen (41) runs on the field before an NFL football matchup Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union] — Jaguars defensive end Josh Hines-Allen (41) runs on the field before an game on Dec. 15, 2024, in Jacksonville, Florida. Corey Perrine USA TODAY NETWORK

Josh Hines-Allen, DE, Jacksonville Jaguars (2015-18) — 16 games played, 45 tackles, 8 QB sacks, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery, 2 passes defensed for the Jaguars.

Jamon Dumas-Johnson, LB, Green Bay Packers (2024)—on practice squad.

Lonnie Johnson, CB, Las Vegas Raiders (2017-18) — 15 games played, 7 tackles for the Panthers—on reserve/injured list; designated for return.

Darian Kinnard, OT, Green Bay Packers (2018-21) — 2 games played for the Eagles.

Will Levis, QB, Tennessee Titans (2021-22) — 12 games played, 190-for-301 (63.1%) for 2,091 yards and 13 TDs with 12 interceptions, 45 carries for 183 yards with 3 fumbles lost for the Titans—on season-ending injured reserve list.

Bryce Oliver, WR, Tennessee Titans (2018-20) — 10 games played with 6 catches for 95 yards for the Titans.

Josh Paschal, DE, Detroit Lions (2017-21) — 14 games played with 21 tackles, 2 QB sacks and 1 fumble recovered for the Lions—on reserve/non-football injury list.

Andru Phillips, DB, New York Giants (2020-23) — 14 games played with 71 tackles, 1 QB sack, 2 forced fumbles, 1 interception and 1 pass defensed for the Giants.

Wan’Dale Robinson, New York Giants (2021) — 17 games played with 93 catches for 699 yards and 3 TDs, 3 carries for 18 yards for the Giants.

Chris Rodriguez Jr., RB, Washington Commanders (2018-22) — 9 games played with 35 carries for 173 yards and 2 TDs, 1 catch for 12 yards for the Commanders.

Keidron Smith, DB, Denver Broncos (2022) — 9 games played with 7 tackles for the Broncos—on practice squad.

Carrington Valentine, CB, Green Bay Packers (2000-22) — 15 games played with 32 tackles, 2 fumbled forced, 2 interceptions and 5 passes defensed for the Packers.

Deone Walker, DT, Buffalo Bills (2022–2024).

Trevin Wallace, LB, Carolina Panthers (2021-23) — 13 games played with 64 tackles, 1 QB sack, 2 forced fumbles and 1 fumble recovery for the Panthers.

Landon Young, OT, New Orleans Saints (2016-20) — 17 games played for the Saints.