Ranking the 2026 Kentucky football position groups on confidence level

We have wrapped up our position group previews for the 2026 Kentucky Wildcats . Now, we will rank each unit based on confidence level for the upcoming season. This is not only based on overall confidence level, but also on the expectation that the respective unit will improve from last season.

The Will Stein era is upon us and the Wildcats will look a lot different than what we have been accustomed to. 1. Offensive Line That is right, the big blue wall should be a back to good form this season and rightfully so, as Coach Stein made it a priority to overhaul this group in year one.

Kentucky is led up front by three experienced veterans in left tackle Lance Heard, center Coleton Price and right guard Tegra Tshabola; all three guys have played over 1,000 snaps in their careers. After that, I expect the starting roles to be filled out by left guard Olaus Alinen and right tackle Mark Robinson. This is a physically imposing offensive line, as all five projected starters weigh over 300 pounds and all are towering at 6'5 or more despite Price who is listed at 6'3; the position group lacks depth but the projected starters are a monumental upgrade for Kentucky.

2. Safety The safety room is led by returning star Ty Bryant and Florida Gators transfer Jordan Castell. This is another position that lacks some depth, but that is the transfer portal era in a nutshell.