Linebacker Trevin Wallace may have to weigh his NFL options after this season ends. (Vicky Graff Photo)
When Trevor Wallace was coaching his son Trevin he would not “allow him to be average” because he knew his son had “greatness” in him.
“Then one day when he was 10 he told me, ‘Daddy, one day I am going to repay you and take care of you,’” Trevor Wallace said.
Based on how the Kentucky junior linebacker has played this season, he likely will have to consider putting his name into the 2024 NFL draft. He’s been among the team leaders in tackles and tackles for loss and has been one of the leaders on UK’s highly ranked defense.
“We have mentioned a couple of things (about the draft) based on what he does this year and what level we are looking at for next year,” Trevor Wallace said. “He wants to be better than last year to determine what he should do.
“Anything he does best for him longevity-wise will be based on what is best for him and what he thinks. He will talk to his coaches about everything and what is best for him. But that’s all for after the season ends, not now. He just wants to win games and be the best player he can be right now.”
Wallace is the team’s third leading tackler with 31 stops in six games that includes five tackles for loss and 3.5 quarterback sacks. He’s also forced a fumble and made an interception.
