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Kentucky football highlights No. 16 Jesse Anderson ahead of season start

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 3:19 PM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Kentucky football highlights No. 16 Jesse Anderson ahead of season start
Summary

As the 2026 Kentucky football season approaches, interest grows in player No. 16, Jesse Anderson. Standing 6'0" and weighing 185 lbs, Anderson is a safety from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, who was previously a three-star recruit. After three seasons at Pittsburgh, where he primarily played on special teams, he transferred to Kentucky. He is expected to play a significant role as a backup safety this season as the Wildcats debut under head coach Will Stein.

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  • •Jesse Anderson is a defensive back for Kentucky football.
  • •He previously played three seasons at Pittsburgh.
  • •Anderson was a first-team All-Broward County selection.
  • •He is projected to be a key backup safety this season.
  • •The Kentucky football season starts in 16 days.
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  • 3:19 PMYahoo Sports — Get to know the Kentucky football roster: No. 16 Jesse Anderson
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We're getting to know the 2026 Kentucky football roster, and today we're taking a look at No. 16, defensive back Jesse Anderson.

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