Kentucky edge rusher C.J. Works looks to step up in 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 3:25 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
C.J. Works, a 6'5", 247 lb edge rusher for the Kentucky football team, is featured as the Wildcats prepare for their season opener on September 5, 2026. Works, a highly rated four-star recruit from Dayton, Ohio, was a top 500 prospect in the 2025 class. As a freshman, he played in all games and recorded 16 tackles, including six for a loss. Kentucky's coaches expect him to take on a larger role as a key pass rusher this season, capitalizing on his potential to perform at a high level.
- •C.J. Works is the No. 15 player on Kentucky's roster.
- •He committed to Kentucky over major programs like Penn State and Florida.
- •Works recorded 16 tackles in his freshman season, six for a loss.
- •Kentucky's first game of the season is on September 5, 2026.
- •Coaches are looking for him to become a key pass rusher.
- 3:25 PMYahoo Sports — Get to know the Kentucky football roster: No. 15 CJ Works
"We're getting to know the 2026 Kentucky football roster, and today we're taking a look at No. 15, edge C.J. Works.
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