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09/09/20 - DE J.J. Weaver, rSr/2025, Kentucky

Moving Josh Paschal to defensive end accomplished two goals for Kentucky. Now fully recovered from his immunotherapy treatments after a malignant melanoma diagnosis, Paschal has regained the weight that makes him an excellent fit for a pass-rushing lineman. Also, the move to one of the open defensive line starting spots allows for more reps at his old position, "Jack" linebacker, for Jordan Wright and J.J. Weaver. Wright is projected to open the season as the starter, but Weaver was already pushing for a larger role down the stretch during his 2019 redshirt season and has apparently built on that success throughout the offseason.

"J.J. is ready to take a step," defensive coordinator and outside linebackers coach Brad White said. "...The fact that he's just a redshirt freshman, he's had a really solid camp thus far. He's really done a great job in terms of shaping his body. He's already had really good length, but his flexibility, his twitch have improved. His weight and his mass have improved, and his understanding of the game is improved." With Boogie Watson, Paschal, Wright and Weaver, Kentucky should have no shortage of pass rushing options this season. He seems ready to contribute now, but the season could be particularly important for Weaver positioning himself to take over Watson's starting outside linebacker spot in 2021. "He's really started to take a step there," White said. "Really excited about the potential that he has in him and how much more there still is to tap into." - Courier Journal

rSr/2025