Kentucky’s fall camp footage offered another quick look at both sides of the ball as the Wildcats move toward their second and final preseason scrimmage on Saturday.
Once that work wraps up tomorrow afternoon, Will Stein, Joe Sloan, and Jay Bateman are set to share their thoughts. For now, Kentucky has put out more practice tape, and the second edition of Fall Camp: All-Access delivers a little bit of everything.
The video includes mic’d-up segments with defensive end Mi’Quise Humphrey-Grace and wide receiver Shane Carr. Carr, who spent the last two seasons at Southern Utah, was part of a few tough catches during the second week of preseason practice, though he didn’t own the top play in the cut.
That honor may belong to true freshman Prince Jean, who had already been flagged as a player to watch by linebacker Bo Barnes at Kentucky Football Media Day. Jean showed why with a one-handed catch in practice, and Ja’Kayden Ferguson added another highlight with an explosive touchdown reception.
The defense had its share of moments, too. Cornerback Mark Manfred III used the tip drill to his advantage, getting a hand on the ball and then intercepting it in the end zone.
Jordan Castell delivered a hit-stick on tight end Henry Boyer, while Braxton Urquhart forced a fumble with a smart punch at the ball. Kentucky also included another strong catch from Willie Rodriguez, one of the few notable plays from the sweltering-hot scrimmage at Kroger Field.
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