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JJ Weaver, star Kentucky defender, reveals plans for 2023 season
By Adam Spencer
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JJ Weaver has been a key part of Kentucky’s defense for a long time now, coming into his own the past 2 years.
In 2022, the talented linebacker played in 11 games, recording 47 tackles (6 for a loss), 3 sacks, 3 fumble recoveries and 2 forced fumbles.
On Sunday, Weaver revealed his plans for the 2023 season. As you can see below, he took to Twitter to announce he was returning to school next fall for one more year at Kentucky:
Thank you #BBN
This what’s best for me!! @UKFootball @UKCoachStoops @vincemarrow pic.twitter.com/xnZIVqbORd— JJ Weaver (@jjtimeee) January 8, 2023
Weaver will continue to be a team leader on the Kentucky defense in 2023, his fifth year with the Wildcats.
Can he improve his draft stock in his final year before he enters the 2024 NFL Draft? We’ll find out next fall!
Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 16 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.
