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
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.
- •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.
- 3:19 PMYahoo Sports — Get to know the Kentucky football roster: No. 16 Jesse Anderson
"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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