Transfer quarterback Devin Leary has made a big impression on UK associate coach Vince Marrow already. (Vicky Graff Photo)
Obviously how high Kentucky quarterback Will Levis will be picked in the NFL Draft later this month has created a huge buzz around UK football. However, associate coach Vince Marrow also sees a buzz coming with quarterback Devin Leary, a North Carolina State transfer expected to take over for Levis next season.
“He’s ahead of schedule. I don’t want to get ahead of myself but this guy really has what it takes,” Marrow said. “I am excited to see more in fall camp from him. I think we got a pretty good one there.”
Marrow said Leary went about his business much the same way Levis did after he transferred from Penn State to UK.
“Will came in and knew he wanted to be that guy but he also had to earn it,” Marrow said. “Devin is in the same boat. He can really spin that ball, but I am also really impressed with our other quarterbacks too. He has taken those guys to another level.
“It’s just the way Leary goes about his business. He’s not saying I am the guy but when he is in there he looks pretty damn good. I love his demeanor. He is a more laid back guy (than Will) but you can tell he is a leader.”
Receiver Tayvion Robinson certainly agrees.
“Having a guy who is that accurate is completely different, like day and night and day, from the guy we had last year. He’s the same type of leader,” Robinson said.
“He wants to see everyone get better. I swear I see his car here all day, every day when I drive by here, but it’s been fun. He’s a good guy.”
