{"id":753686,"date":"2026-04-26T04:43:12","date_gmt":"2026-04-26T04:43:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/753686\/"},"modified":"2026-04-26T04:43:12","modified_gmt":"2026-04-26T04:43:12","slug":"udfa-signings-are-rolling-in-for-former-kentucky-standouts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/753686\/","title":{"rendered":"UDFA signings are rolling in for former Kentucky standouts"},"content":{"rendered":"

Kentucky had four players selected in the 2026 NFL Draft from its 2025 roster \u2014 plus a fifth in former Wildcat Barion Brown<\/a><\/strong>, who was picked up in the sixth round by the New Orleans Saints. The first was offensive lineman Jalen Farmer<\/a><\/strong> to the Indianapolis Colts at No. 113 overall, followed by Jager Burton<\/a><\/strong> to the Green Bay Packers at No. 153, Kendrick Law<\/a><\/strong> to the Detroit Lions at No. 168 and Seth McGowan<\/a><\/strong> to the Colts at No. 237.<\/p>\n

It may have been a slow start for the former UK standouts, but things picked up in a hurry on day three. That continued into undrafted free agency, where players who did not hear their names called in Pittsburgh saw their phones blow up shortly after the final pick from teams armed with cash offers to come in and compete for roster spots.<\/p>\n

Several UDFAs with current or past Kentucky ties agreed to deals almost immediately while the wait continues for others. Who has found new homes since the draft? KSR is keeping track of all of the names you need to know below.<\/p>\n

A four-year Wildcat, Kattus racked up 505 yards and six touchdowns on 38 career catches across 44 career games with 26 starts. He was a two-time Pop Warner College Football Award Finalist\u00a0and one of 11 FBS players named to the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team in 2025.<\/p>\n

He\u2019s not going far from Lexington, signing a deal with the Cincinnati Bengals right up the road.<\/p>\n

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Former Kentucky TE Josh Kattus is signing with the Bengals, per source.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) April 25, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The Lexington native didn\u2019t finish his career in the blue and white, but no one can deny his love for Kentucky and impact as a Wildcat. Key finished his UK career ranked fifth on the all-time receiving list with 1,870 yards and 14 touchdowns on 126 catches. Following his time here, he transferred to Nebraska, where he added 452 yards and five touchdowns on 39 catches to end his career.<\/p>\n

Now, he\u2019s joining his brother, Devon Key, in Denver as a Bronco.<\/p>\n

It was a long five-year journey for Maclin, bouncing around from Missouri to North Texas to Kentucky \u2014 two seasons at each of his final two stops. He flashed in 2024 as a Wildcat with 313 yards and four touchdowns on 13 catches before taking a backseat in 2025 with 189 yards and no scores on 13 receptions.<\/p>\n

The NFL is banking on his upside, though, joining Deone Walker, Maxwell Hairston and Ray Davis with the Buffalo Bills.<\/p>\n

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Former Kentucky WR Ja’Mori Maclin is signing with the Bills, per source.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) April 25, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Coming in following two seasons at Charlotte and one at UT Martin, Laros was a two-year letter winner at UK where he totaled 134 punts for 6,137 yards with a 45.8 career average. He ended his career ranked No. 2 in career punting average at UK and No. 9 on the single-season list for average yards per punt (50.0 in 2025).<\/p>\n

He\u2019s going to Tampa, agreeing to terms with the Buccaneers. <\/p>\n

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Bucs have agreed to terms with Kentucky punter Aidan Laros as an undrafted rookie free agent, per his agent.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Greg Auman (@gregauman) April 25, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

A transfer from New Mexico State, Pete started in all 12 games at left tackle and graded out at 98 percent on assignments and 76 percent technique. He finished with a team-high 35 knockdowns and 100 blocks at the point of attack.<\/p>\n

He\u2019ll get his shot in Jerry World as the newest member of the Dallas Cowboys.<\/p>\n

Other names to monitor\u2026<\/p>\n