As we move into the next decade full of excitement in the future of Kentucky football, let’s first recognize some of the stars from the decade we leave behind. The staff here at Kentucky Sports Radio voted for UK’s first and second All-Decade Teams, comprised of some of the most valuable players from 2010 to 2019, whose performances on and off the field helped push the UK program to new heights these last ten years.

ALL-DECADE OFFENSE

Terry Wilson | QB

“Numbers and time behind center are limited. However, I’m going with the first QB to lead a UK team to 10 wins since Derrick Ramsey.” (Freddie Maggard)

“How many quarterbacks have led Kentucky to a 10-win season? Enough said.” (Tyler Thompson)

Second Team: Lynn Bowden

Also Receiving Votes: Stephen Johnson

Benny Snell | RB

“3,873 yards, 48 touchdowns, and holds virtually every other rushing category in UK history. Best RB in school history.” (Freddie Maggard)

“Snell broke all the records during his time in Lexington and his infectious personality made him a fan favorite. What other player takes the time to stare down the Sky Cam?” (Tyler Thompson)

Second Team: Derrick Locke

Boom Williams | RB

“In three seasons at Kentucky, Boom racked up over 2,500 rushing yards and 18 touchdowns. Honorable mention goes out to his father, the star of so many Cat Walks.” (Tyler Thompson)

“This was one way to open the 2015 season…” (Drew Franklin)

Second Team: JoJo Kemp

Randall Cobb | WR

“Cobb played one season this decade, in 2010, before leaving Kentucky a year early for the NFL. He scored 35 career touchdowns (12 this decade) in three years for the Cats and will forever be considered one of the best to ever do it in Lexington.” (Drew Franklin)

“Cobb enjoyed one of the top seasons for a Kentucky receiver with 84 catches for 1,017 yards and seven touchdowns.” (Freddie Maggard)

“Cobb did so many things during his time at Kentucky that I contemplated putting him at every position, but wide receiver will do.” (Tyler Thompson)

Second Team: Chris Matthews

Lynn Bowden | WR

“There are wide receivers with more catches this decade, but none with the impact of Lynn Bowden, who appears at four different positions on this ballot.” (Drew Franklin)

“114 career receptions. Best game as a receiver produced 13 catches for 166 yards in a win over Missouri.” (Freddie Maggard)

Second Team: Garrett Johnson

Also Receiving Votes: La’Rod King

CJ Conrad | TE

“Still waiting for them to throw him the ball.” (Drew Franklin)

“Conrad is loved in Lexington after racking up 80 grabs, 1,015 yards, and 12 scores. Considered a top-five tight end in UK history.” (Freddie Maggard)

Second Team: Jordan Aumiller

Also Receiving Votes: Justin Rigg, Steven Borden

Drake Jackson | C

I never thought Freddie Maggard would love a center more than Jon Toth. Then came Drake Jackson.

“First Team All-SEC. Thankfully he has one more season in the blue and white. QB of the Big Blue Wall.” (Freddie Maggard)

Second Team: Jon Toth

Bunchy Stallings | G

“Bunchy played center and guard. An eventual, full-time move to guard led to All-SEC and All-American recognitions.” (Freddie Maggard)

“Bunchy Stallings was an AP First Team All-American. Hard to top that.” (Nick Roush)

“A lot of Benny Snell’s success was thanks to his offensive line, namely Bunchy Stallings, who earned First Team All-American and First Team All-SEC honors. He belongs on this list for this block alone…” (Tyler Thompson)

Bunchy Stallings lives on a healthy diet of pancakes for breakfast, lunch and dinner pic.twitter.com/4jkOkPZENl — Nick Roush (@RoushKSR) September 9, 2018

Second Team: Cole Mosier

Logan Stenberg/Larry Warford | G

“I see a split in the voting and I’m the deciding vote. Since I am also writing the post, Stenberg and Warford share the guard spot with Stallings. Call it a three-way tie for First Team. (Drew Franklin)

“I have Stenberg rated as a top five all-timer at his position. Consistency matched with nastiness at LG over the course of his four-year career.” (Freddie Maggard)

“Warford was All-SEC at UK and is now a Pro Bowler for the New Orleans Saints. He and Dermontti Dawson are considered the best ever to play the guard position.” (Freddie Maggard)

Second Team: Larry Warford/Logan Stenberg

Also Receiving Votes: Chandler Burden, Stuart Hines

George Asafo-Adjei, T

“Like Bunchy Stallings, Asafo-Adjei helped pave the way for Benny Snell and Kentucky’s ground attack to run rampant.” (Tyler Thompson)

“Asafo-Adjei was drafted by the New York Giants after a successful career as a Wildcat. Played multiple positions. Chosen as SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week.” (Freddie Maggard)

Second Team: Darrian Miller

Landon Young, T

“Best year is yet to come, that’s saying something with Young’s consistent presence on the edge. The former 5-star prospect from Lafayette High School has a chance to take off as a senior.” (Freddie Maggard)

Second Team: Darian Kinnard

Also Receiving Votes: Kyle Meadows, Jordan Swindle

ALL-DECADE DEFENSE

Calvin Taylor, Jr. | DL

“Taylor Jr. finished the regular season with 7.5 QB sacks and 8.5 tackles for loss. Has graded extremely high over the course of his career.” (Freddie Maggard)

Second Team: Ricky Lumpkin

Cory Johnson | DT

“Cory Johnson is a great football player, but let’s be honest, he’s also on this list because he likes to talk about poop.” (Tyler Thompson)

“C.J. Johnson had 19 tackles in one game from the interior; that just doesn’t happen at that position. Also, PoopMane is the best nickname.” (Nick Roush)

Second Team: Quinton Bohanna

“Bohanna is the key to Mark Stoops’ 3-4 defense. Consistently double teamed. Will be a pro.” (Freddie Maggard)

Also Receiving Votes: Donte Rumph, Naquez Pringle

Bud Dupree | DE

“Dupree is an all-timer. Recorded 26.5 QB Sacks. Excelling with the Steelers. Recruited to play TE at Kentucky. Developed into one of the most dynamic defenders in program history.” (Freddie Maggard)

Second Team: Taylor Wyndham

Za’Darius Smith | DE

“Now one of the most successful pass rushers in the NFL, Za’Darius Smith came to Kentucky from East Mississippi Community College in 2013 and quickly plowed his way into the Big Blue Nation’s hearts. Who could forget his reaction to seeing himself on a billboard for the first time?” (Tyler Thompson)

“Provided immediate impact. 119 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, and 11 QB sacks. Is a rising star in the National Football League.” (Freddie Maggard)

“I miss Big Z on the Cat Walk.” (Drew Franklin)

Second Team: DeQuin Evans

Josh Allen | LB

“Josh Allen’s story is one of the feel-good classics of the Mark Stoops Era. A two-star recruit, Allen had zero Division I offers and was committed to Monmouth before catching the eye of Derrick Ansley, who stopped by his high school on a recruiting trip just a few days before Signing Day. Kentucky was in desperate need of a big linebacker and Allen passed the eye test, so he visited Lexington and signed three days later. In April 2019, Allen was drafted No. 7 by the Jacksonville Jaguars and recently became just the sixth rookie since the 2010 season to break the double-digit sack mark in his first year in the NFL.” (Tyler Thompson)

“Consensus All-American. Arguably the best defensive player in the history of the program. Won several national Player of the Year awards. UK all-time sack leader with 31.5. G.O.A.T.” (Freddie Maggard)

Second Team: Boogie Watson

Danny Trevathan | LB

“374 career tackles. A sideline to sideline tackling machine. Enjoying success in the NFL with the Chicago Bears.” (Freddie Maggard)

“Trevathan had 287 tackles in two seasons this decade. Stupid.” (Nick Roush)

Second Team: Josh Forrest

Avery Williamson | LB

“Now with the New York Jets. All SEC in his final season after registering 135 tackles. Maintained a great attitude during tough times.” (Freddie Maggard)

Second Team: Jordan Jones

Also Receiving Votes: Courtney Love, DeAndre Square, Kash Daniel

Derrick Baity | CB

“Part of the 2015 recruiting class. Earned the starting CB position midway through his freshman season and never let go.” (Freddie Maggard)

Second Team: JD Harmon

Lonnie Johnson, Jr. | CB

“A two-year player at Kentucky, Johnson started in his final 18 games in the UK secondary with 64 total tackles, three tackles for loss, one sack, 12 pass breakups, two blocked kicks, one interception and one forced fumble. He was drafted in the second round of the the 2019 NFL Draft by the Houston Texans.” (Drew Franklin)

Second Team: Chris Westry

Also Receiving Votes: Randall Burden

Mike Edwards, S

“A three-time All-SEC safety with over 300 career tackles (second in school history among defensive backs) and 10 interceptions (fourth in school history). Played in all 51 games during his four years at UK. Easy pick.” (Drew Franklin)

Second Team: AJ Stamps

Also Receiving Votes: Yusuf Corker

Winston Guy, Jr.| S

“Lexington Catholic product registered 297 career tackles, 20 tackles for loss, and 2.5 QB sacks.” (Freddie Maggard)

Second Team: Darius West

ALL-DECADE SPECIAL TEAMS

Max Duffy | P

Best punter in school history.

Second Team: Landon Foster

Also Receiving Votes: Ryan Tydlacka, Matt Panton

Austin MacGinnis | K

Best kicker in school history.

Second Team: Joe Mansour

Also Receiving Votes: Craig McIntosh, Miles Butler

Lynn Bowden | PR

“Bowden took two punts to the house during critical moments in games vs. Missouri and Penn State respectfully.” (Freddie Maggard)

Second Team: Charles Walker

Also Receiving Votes: Ryan Timmons, Randall Cobb

Derrick Locke | KR

“All-SEC All-Purpose Back. Only Wildcat to have two 100-yard kickoff returns.” (Freddie Maggard)

“Derrick Locke is the last player to return a kickoff for a touchdown, although that actually happened in 2009.” (Nick Roush)

Second Team: Lynn Bowden

Also Receiving Votes: Boom Williams

COACH OF THE DECADE