Three Wildcats Named to PFSN All-SEC Teams

LEXINGTON, Ky. – Kentucky junior offensive lineman Jalen Farmer was named Second Team All-Southeastern Conference and both senior offensive lineman Jager Burton and junior defensive lineman Mi’Quise Humphrey Grace were tabbed Third Team All-SEC by Pro Football and Sports Network (PFSN), it was announced Thursday.

Farmer, a 6-foot-5, 318-pounder from Covington, Georgia, started all 12 of Kentucky’s games at right guard and graded out 100 percent on his assignments and 84 percent overall. He had 25 knockdown blocks, allowed just two pressures and committed only one penalty on the season.  He was credited with 147 blocks at the point of attack.  He was repeatedly lauded by coaches for his growth on and off the football field.

Burton, a 6-4, 323-pounder from Lexington, Kentucky, made the most of his final season eligibility and move to full-time center. He also started all 12 games, graded out at 98 percent on assignments and 85 percent technique. He led the team with 158 blocks at the point of attack.  He appeared in 51 games over the course of his career, including 47 consecutive starts.

Humphrey-Grace, a 6-4, 270-pounder of Cincinnati, arrived at UK this fall from South Dakota and was omnipresent on the Cats’ defensive line. He started all 12 games and led the UK line with 31 total tackles on the season. He added a team-high tying seven tackles for loss (for minus-47 yards) and 3.5 sacks (for minus-39 yards), which also tied a team-best. He had six quarterback hurries, two pass breakups and a forced fumble.  He also received praise from the coaching staff, not only for the plays for which he received credit, but also for his ability to hold the point of attack and steer plays to teammates.