Kentucky in the NFL Draft: Media, fans praise Mark Stoops’ program
By Andrew Olson
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Kentucky has had an impressive showing so far in the 2022 NFL Draft with 3 Wildcats taken on Day 2. Wan’Dale Robinson and Joshua Paschal went in Round 2 while Luke Fortner went in Round 3.
After Fortner’s selection as the first pick in the third round, the Wildcats actually had more draftees than multiple College Football Playoff programs through 65 picks, as noted by the SEC Network’s Peter Burns.
Thru the 1st 65 picks, @UKFootball has had more players drafted than the following teams:
Ohio State
Clemson
Florida
USC
Texas
Oklahoma@UKCoachStoops continues to be one the best coaches in developing talent.— Peter Burns (@PeterBurnsESPN) April 30, 2022
Burns was among the many media members and fans sharing praise for Kentucky, particularly the development by Mark Stoops and his staff.
#Kentucky rapidly becoming a program like Iowa, Utah and Wisconsin — outperforming the recruiting rankings on NFL draft weekend. Really good player development by Mark Stoops and his staff.
— Adam Rittenberg (@ESPNRittenberg) April 30, 2022
Mark Stoops really recruit & develop the trenches well at Kentucky @Aaroncabrera_ ? https://t.co/CZ8vlu2ixo
— Sam (@Moorelife1) April 30, 2022
Just wanted to say Kentucky is getting a lot of dudes drafted. Mark Stoops has built one helluva program in Lexington. #NFLDraft
— John Buhler (@buhler118) April 30, 2022
Draft success has been a key selling point for Mark Stoops and the Kentucky program in recent years. That’s only getting stronger. Incredible what he and the staff have built in Lexington.
— Shawn Smith (@gbbcountry) April 30, 2022
Run on Kentucky players tonight, and a couple more coming. Wan’Dale Robinson No. 43 to the Giants, Josh Paschal No. 46 to the Lions. Big draft for Mark Stoops’ program.
— Kyle Tucker (@KyleTucker_ATH) April 30, 2022
Looks like Luke Fortner headed to Jacksonville to join Josh Allen with the first pick of the third round. Makes 3 Kentucky players taken in the top 65 picks. Btw, Mark Stoops has done a rather commendable coaching job at UK https://t.co/fiQio7J0SG
— Mark Story (@markcstory) April 30, 2022
More members of Stoops Troops will likely hear their names called on Day 3 of the NFL Draft.
Andrew writes about sports to fund his love of live music and collection of concert posters. He strongly endorses the Hall of Fame campaigns of Fred Taylor and Andruw Jones.
