Kentucky Football: Players Who Shined Against Southern Miss

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Sep 3, 2016; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Jeff Badet (13) runs the ball against Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles linebacker Elijah Parker (17) in the second half at Commonwealth Stadium. Southern Mississippi defeated Kentucky 44-35. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports /

Jeff Badet

If there’s only one thing that you need to know about Jeff Badet, it’s that he has overwhelming speed. When he gets behind a secondary, there aren’t many players who can tackle him, let alone catch up to him.

Badet proved that in the first quarter of Kentucky’s clash with the Southern Miss Golden Eagles when he took a pass to the house from 72 yards out.

No. 13 only pulled in two receptions during Kentucky’s 44-35 loss to the Golden Eagles. It was the 72-yard touchdown that got the Wildcats on the board, however, which is reason enough to praise the junior wideout.

Badet is also the player who created the confidence in sophomore quarterback Drew Barker that led to an explosive first half.

Barker could’ve easily crumbled under the pressure of playing his first game as a full-time starter. Instead, Badet took a routine throw and exploded for a massive gain after the catch—a massive gain that led to Barker’s first touchdown of the season.

Badet’s speed is back and that makes him one of the most dangerous weapons on the Kentucky football team.

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