Kentucky Football: Offensive Players Who Will Shine In 2016

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Oct 3, 2015; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats running back Jojo Kemp (3) runs the ball against the Eastern Kentucky Colonels in second half at Commonwealth Stadium. Kentucky defeated Eastern Kentucky 34-27 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports /

Jojo Kemp

Position: Running Back
Class: Senior
Height & Weight: 5’10” & 200 pounds
2015 Season Statistics: 98 carries, 555 yards, 6 touchdowns; 4 receptions, 12 yards

The Kentucky Wildcats have one of the most explosive running games in the country. One-half of the dynamic duo in the backfield is senior running back and local fan favorite Jojo Kemp.

With Kentucky football likely to have a significantly better passing game in 2016, expect Kemp to thrive with bigger running lanes.

For as poor as the passing attack may have been, Kentucky has a very solid running game. Kemp exemplified that lethality by piecing together a season that firmly established his place within the Kentucky football hierarchy.

Whether he has a high or low total of carries, Kemp can break free and pick up big yardage without a moment’s notice.

In 2015, Kemp had his signature performance against the Charlotte 49ers. He ran for 165 yards and three touchdowns on just 11 carries, which directly followed a performance against Vanderbilt during which he registered 53 yards and a touchdown on eight carries.

If Kemp can do a better job of catching passes out of the backfield, then Kentucky should have a truly multifaceted offensive attack.

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