Kentucky Wildcats Depth Chart

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SEC1-1 (2026)#60 Recruiting19% Returning
Depth Chart· Updated Sep 16, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 3
    73
    Kenny MincheyRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 10
    67
    Callum WitherRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 14
    53
    Brennen WardRS FR
RB
  1. 1
    75
    CJ BaxterRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 26
    67
    Jason PattersonRS SO
  3. 0
    67
    Martels Carter Jr.RS FR
WR-X
  1. 7
    75
    DJ MillerSO
    Starter
  2. 12
    75
    Brock CoffmanRS FR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 18
    63
    Xavier DaisyJR/TR
    TRANSFER
WR-Z
  1. 4
    78
    Nic AndersonRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 5
    77
    Ja'Kayden FergusonSO/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 13
    55
    Denairius GrayFR
WR-F
  1. 6
    80
    Shane CarrJR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 19
    61
    Kenny DarbyFR
  3. 83
    55
    Prince JeanFR
TE
  1. 81
    77
    Willie RodriguezJR
    Starter
  2. 87
    61
    Henry BoyerRS SR/TR
  3. 8
    61
    Mikkel SkinnerRS FR
LT
  1. 53
    85
    Lance HeardSR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 67
    71
    Mark RobinsonJR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 74
    60
    Jermiel Atkins Jr.RS FR
LG
  1. 73
    85
    Olaus AlinenRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 55
    66
    Aba SelmRS SO
C
  1. 72
    85
    Coleton PriceRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 75
    66
    Hayes JohnsonRS SO
RG
  1. 77
    85
    Tegra TshabolaRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 57
    61
    Jordan KnoxRS JR/TR
  3. 79
    60
    Jay ClarkRS FR
RT
  1. 71
    72
    Malachi WoodRS JR
    Starter
  2. 50
    72
    Max AndersonRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 78
    55
    Cameron JonesRS JR/TR

Next game kickoff time

Kentucky Wildcats plays Texas A&M away on Sat, Sep 19. The listed kickoff time is 03:30 PM ET.

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Coaching Staff

Head CoachWill Stein1st season
Offensive CoordinatorJoe Sloan
Defensive CoordinatorJay Bateman

What's Next

Who do they play next?at Texas A&M · Sat, Sep 19 · 03:30 PM ETWho's starting at QB?Kenny Minchey — starting quarterback for KentuckyHow do they compare?Pick an opponent for Kentucky
2026 Schedule

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    Team Analysis
    WHY #46 IN WS POWER

    2025 SP+: 8.5

    85%

    Roster talent: 83rd percentile

    7%

    Recruiting class: #60 national

    6%

    Returning production: 19%

    2%

    Preseason blend — SP+ weight rises when 2026 numbers publish (Aug). How we rank · not a betting line.

    Portal

    27 adds in two-deep · avg 77 OVR · top add: J. Castell (FS, 88, from Florida)

    Camp battles to watch4
    Coach KentuckyTake them from week one to the natty. You call every play.

    Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Data from public sources

    Who starts for Kentucky?

    Kentucky Wildcats starting lineup

    Kenny Minchey is the projected starting quarterback for Kentucky as of September 16, 2026. Callum Wither is listed second.

    Kentucky also projects CJ Baxter at running back, DJ Miller at wide receiver and Willie Rodriguez at tight end.

    The full Kentucky Wildcats two-deep was last updated September 16, 2026. Preseason depth charts are projections and change through fall camp.

    Kenny Minchey · QBCJ Baxter · RBDJ Miller · WR-XWillie Rodriguez · TE

    Common questions

    Who is Kentucky's starting quarterback?
    Kenny Minchey is the projected starting quarterback for Kentucky as of September 16, 2026. Callum Wither is listed second.
    Who starts at running back for Kentucky?
    CJ Baxter is the projected starter at running back for Kentucky, with Jason Patterson listed second.
    Who starts at wide receiver for Kentucky?
    DJ Miller is the projected starter at wide receiver for Kentucky, with Brock Coffman listed second.
    Who starts at tight end for Kentucky?
    Willie Rodriguez is the projected starter at tight end for Kentucky, with Henry Boyer listed second.
    When was the Kentucky Wildcats depth chart last updated?
    The Kentucky Wildcats depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated September 16, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
    What was Kentucky's record last season?
    Kentucky Wildcats finished 5-7 (2-6 in SEC play).
    When does Kentucky Wildcats play next?
    Kentucky Wildcats plays Texas A&M away on Sat, Sep 19. The listed kickoff time is 03:30 PM ET.

    Full Kentucky roster

    Every player on the Kentucky Wildcats depth chart, by position.

    Offense

    WR: DJ Miller, Brock Coffman, Xavier Daisy

    WR: Nic Anderson, Ja'Kayden Ferguson, Denairius Gray

    WR: Shane Carr, Kenny Darby, Prince Jean

    LT: Lance Heard, Mark Robinson, Jermiel Atkins Jr.

    LG: Olaus Alinen, Aba Selm

    C: Coleton Price, Hayes Johnson

    RG: Tegra Tshabola, Jordan Knox, Jay Clark

    RT: Malachi Wood, Max Anderson, Cameron Jones

    TE: Willie Rodriguez, Henry Boyer, Mikkel Skinner, Elijah Brown

    QB: Kenny Minchey, Callum Wither, Brennen Ward, Matt Ponatoski

    RB: CJ Baxter, Jason Patterson, Martels Carter Jr., Delvecchio Alston II

    Defense

    DE: Mi'Quise Humphrey-Grace, Brian Robinson, Tyler Thomas

    NT: Jamarrion Harkless, Kalen Edwards, Dominic Wiseman

    DT: Tavion Gadson, Ahmad Breaux, Jaden Williams

    JACK: Sam Greene, Lorenzo Cowan, Cedric Works

    WLB: Elijah Barnes, Antwan Smith, Quintavion Norman

    MLB: Grant Godfrey, Tavion Wallace, Devin Smith

    CB: Hasaan Sykes, Grant Grayton, Nasir Addison

    SS: Ty Bryant, Cyrus Reyes, Andrew Purcell

    FS: Jordan Castell, Jesse Anderson III, Dyllon Williams

    CB: Terhyon Nichols, Demarcus Gardner, Kevis Thomas

    NB: Aaron Gates, Jaden Smith

    RES: Jovantae Barnes

    Special Teams

    PT: Thomas O'Hara, Wilson Berry

    PK: Jacob Kauwe, Adam Zouagui

    KO: Jacob Kauwe, Adam Zouagui

    LS: Cole Marszalek, Spencer Radnoti, Jack Wheeler

    H: Thomas O'Hara, Wilson Berry

    PR: Brock Coffman, Ty Bryant, Andrew Weber

    KR: Martels Carter Jr., Jason Patterson, Ja'Kayden Ferguson