2026 Kentucky NFL Draft Watch: Wildcats Road Grader Paving Path To NFL
Kentucky imports veteran SEC run-mauler to help spark the offensive attack.
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TOP 10 KENTUCKY PROSPECTS FOR 2026
Location: Lexington, KY || Conference: SEC || Head Coach: Mark Stoops (12 Years: 77-73) || NFL Draft Picks Under Stoops: 30 (2.2/year) || NFL 1st Round Picks Under Stoops: 4 || Wildcats in NFL: 29
1. Joshua Braun, OG, rSr, 6051, 338, 5.43e (photo: Kentucky Athletics)
Evaluation: The Wildcats made it a focal point of emphasis to rebuild the ‘Blue Wall.’ That process began with the courtship of Braun, marking his third SEC pit-stop after two seasons at Arkansas and three years at Florida. With 50 career games played, including 32 starts, Braun brings some much-needed experience along the offensive line. While he projects at guard for Kentucky, he does have the size and experience to play offensive tackle, which adds to his next level versatility. Where Braun excels is in pass protection,
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