Alex Afari (Vicky Graff Photo)
Kentucky sophomore defensive back Alex Afari of Cincinnati was a four-star recruit and top 250 nationally. He started three games as a true freshman in 2022 and had 21 tackles. He has started each game this season and has 13 tackles, including 1.5 tackles for loss, along with one forced fumble, one fumble recovery and one quarterback hit going into the Florida game today.
However, as solid as he’s been, UK associate coach Vince Marrow believes he is going to be a lot better and become a future defensive star for the Cats.
“He is a dog. I put him up there with (UK defensive lineman) Deone (Walker). He’s just under 6-3, 215 (pounds) and he will strike you,” Marrow said.
“We held our breath until he signed. We thought Ohio State or Notre Dame would come after him a lot harder.
“He is going to have a great career. This is going to be a really big year for him. I love him and so does (UK defensive coordinator Brad (White). He’s going to be an impact player in so many ways.”
