Kentucky football profiles offensive lineman Olaus Alinen ahead of season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 4:30 PM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
The Kentucky Wildcats football team is introducing their roster, highlighting offensive lineman Olaus Alinen, who wears number 73. Listed at 6'6" and 329 pounds, Alinen is a transfer from Alabama, where he played mostly on special teams after redshirting in 2023. He has been rated as a four-star prospect and is expected to contribute significantly at left guard for the 2026 season. Kentucky's season opener against Youngstown State is set for September 5, marking the beginning of the Will Stein era as head coach.
- •Olaus Alinen is 6'6" and weighs 329 lbs.
- •Alinen was a four-star recruit in the 2023 class.
- •He transferred from Alabama to Kentucky.
- •His experience includes time at both tackle spots.
- •Kentucky opens the season against Youngstown State on September 5.
- 4:30 PMYahoo Sports — Get to know the Kentucky football roster: No. 73 Olaus Alinen
"We're getting to know the 2026 Kentucky Wildcats football team, and today we take a look at No. 73, offensive lineman Olaus Alinen.
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