The John Clay Podcast: Catching up with Kentucky football

By John Clay

Updated April 27, 2023 2:43 PM

2023 NFL Draft preview

Click below to read more coverage from Kentucky.com and the Lexington Herald-Leader looking ahead to the NFL Draft, which takes place April 27-29 in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kentucky football has wrapped up spring practice. Now the Wildcats are waiting to see where former quarterback Will Levis will be selected in the 2023 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 27. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talks with Kentucky.com UK football beat writer Jon Hale about his impressions of spring practice. They also discuss Levis’ UK career and NFL potential.

Devin Leary missed the second half of last season at North Carolina State with an injury but after transferring to Kentucky this offseason the quarterback was able to fully participate in UK’s spring practices. Silas Walker swalker@herald-leader.com

This story was originally published April 25, 2023 at 2:07 PM.

Jon Hale

Lexington Herald-Leader

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Jon Hale is the University of Kentucky football beat writer for the Lexington Herald-Leader. He joined the Herald-Leader in 2022 but has covered UK athletics for more than 10 years. Hale was named the 2021 Kentucky Sportswriter of the Year. Support my work with a digital subscription

John Clay

Lexington Herald-Leader

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John Clay is a sports columnist for the Lexington Herald-Leader. A native of Central Kentucky, he covered UK football from 1987 until being named sports columnist in 2000. He has covered 20 Final Fours and 42 consecutive Kentucky Derbys. Support my work with a digital subscription