10 best NFL careers in Kentucky football history

Kentucky Football has rarely been in the NCAA limelight, but the Wildcats have still produced an incredible crop of professional talent.
Josh Allen suited up for the Kentucky Wildcats at Commonwealth Stadium.
Josh Allen suited up for the Kentucky Wildcats at Commonwealth Stadium. / Andy Lyons/GettyImages
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Josh Allen. player. . . . 52. UK FB Rank. 5. Josh Allen.


Anyone who watched Kentucky Football from 2015-2018 could tell you Josh Allen was a special player. He's a 2x Pro Bowler already, and with only four full seasons under his belt, we likely haven't seen his true ceiling. Even still, his 2023-24 campaign saw him finish with 43 Solo Tackles and 17 Tackles For Loss.



The Jaguars see big potential in the former 'Cat, as the team dealt him a five-year, $150 million deal in March of this year. His $88 million in guaranteed cash is good for the third-highest-paid edge rusher total according to ESPN, trailing only Nick Bosa and Myles Garrett.


The sky is the limit for Allen, and he's got more eyes on him than ever after such a big payday. He's been a great bet this far in his career, and I'm convinced he'll continue to thrive in the spotlight.