April 23, 2002

Johnson Drafted, Five Wildcats Sign as NFL Free Agents: Kentucky defensive end Dennis Johnson was selected by Arizona in the third round of the National Football League draft on Saturday, April 20.

Five other Wildcats have signed free agent contracts:

?WR Dougie Allen, Indianapolis Colts

?DE Chris Demaree, San Diego Chargers

?DT Derrick Johnson, Cincinnati Bengals

?TE Derek Smith, Indianapolis Colts

?LB Jamal White, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Former Wildcat Marc Samuel Also a Free-Agent Signee: In addition to the signees listed above,former Wildcat kicker Marc Samuel has signed a free agent contract with the Buffalo Bills.

Samuel kicked for the Wildcats from 1997-99, needing only three years to graduate. For the last two years, he has kicked for Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., while studying in a program in which he will earn both his law degree and his master’s in business administration.

Wildcats Working Out, Coaches Preparing for Spring Recruiting Period: With spring practiceconcluded, the Wildcats have returned to the weight room for strength and conditioning workouts.

Meanwhile, the UK coaching staff is reviewing spring practice and preparing for the spring recruiting period that begins next week.

Kentucky Football Calendar:

Spring Final ExaminationsApril 29 – May 3

Four-Week Summer SchoolMay 7 – June 4

Eight-Week Summer School June 6 – August 1

UK Summer Football CampsJune 16-22

SEC Media Days in Birmingham July 30 – August 1 (UK appearance is Aug. 1)

Freshmen ReportAugust 6

Varsity ReportsAugust 9

UK Media DayAugust 10

Fall Classes BeginAugust 28

Kentucky at LouisvilleSeptember 1, time TBA

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