Kentucky Wildcats only have two players named to preseason All-SEC team
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 5:39 PM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
The Southeastern Conference unveiled its preseason All-SEC teams this week, with the Kentucky Wildcats featuring only two players. Willie Rodriguez was selected as a third-team tight end, while Lance Heard earned a second-team spot as a tackle. Kentucky was also predicted to finish 14th in the SEC. The choices have led to discussions about potential snubs, particularly Ty Bryant and Coleton Price, who were considered prominent candidates but did not make the cut. The Wildcats will look to showcase their talent on the field this fall.
- •Willie Rodriguez named third-team tight end.
- •Lance Heard selected for the second team as a tackle.
- •Kentucky Wildcats projected to finish 14th in SEC.
- •Ty Bryant and Coleton Price were seen as snubs.
- •Wildcats set to compete this fall.
- 5:39 PMYahoo Sports — Preseason All-SEC team lacking in Kentucky Wildcats
"The preseason All-SEC teams were released this week, and the Kentucky Wildcats had just two players named to the three teams.
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