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Five Kentucky football players will miss start of fall camp

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 5:28 PM

Last updated Aug 3, 2026

Five Kentucky football players will miss start of fall camp
Summary

Five players are expected to miss the beginning of Kentucky football's fall camp on August 6. Coach Will Stein confirmed that several transfers and returning players are still recovering from injuries. Notable players sidelined include former LSU wide receiver Nic Anderson and Oklahoma running back transfer Jovontae Barnes. Defensive back Jaden Smith and linebacker Sam Greene, who is recovering from a minor injury, will also miss camp. The squad, under new leadership, features 29 transfers, many anticipated to impact the September 5 season opener against Youngstown State.

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  • •Fall camp begins August 6 under first-year head coach Will Stein.
  • •Transfers Nic Anderson and Jovontae Barnes will miss the start of camp.
  • •Defensive back Jaden Smith is also sidelined with an injury.
  • •Linebacker Sam Greene is recovering but expected to be a defensive asset.
  • •UK welcomes 29 transfers ahead of the season opener on September 5.
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  • 5:28 PMYahoo Sports — 5 players expected to miss start of Kentucky football's fall camp
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Kentucky football coach Will Stein said five Wildcats would miss the start of fall camp Thursday, Aug. 6. More on their status here:

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