Mark Stoops updates injury status of Kentucky OL Drake Jackson, Naasir Watkins
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As far as Kentucky’s offensive line is concerned, the bye week came at just the right time.
Both redshirt sophomore center Drake Jackson and redshirt freshman left tackle Naasir Watkins will play against Vanderbilt on Saturday, coach Mark Stoops told reporters Thursday. Jackson’s presence will allow standout right guard Bunchy Stallings to continue manning his spot, and Watkins will provide depth on the outside.
Mark Stoops says Drake Jackson and Naasir Watkins will be ready to play on Saturday. Watkins will serve as the backup left tackle.
— Kernel Sports (@KYKernelSports) October 18, 2018
Jackson missed practice during the bye week, and Stoops said earlier this week that he likely wouldn’t have been able to play had Kentucky had a game last Saturday. But it appears both he and Watkins will be ready to go when the No. 14 Wildcats (5-1, 3-1 SEC) host Vanderbilt (3-4, 0-3) at 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday.
Marcus covers SEC football for Saturday Down South.
