But, upon a closer look, Stoops dropped a parting gift upon his departure in the one unit that was always his biggest weakness: Kentucky's inconsistent offense. According to PFF College, returning tight end Willie Rodriguez is one of the highest ranked returners at his position in all of the SEC. After a sizable leap last season already, the Cats' veteran tight end appears primed for a massive role in Kentucky's revamped offense. Highest Graded Returning SEC Tight Ends🔥 pic.twitter.com/kfliUl3hli — PFF College (@PFF_College) July 29, 2026Stoops, of course, had his time in the sun at Kroger Field. Through it all, Willie Rodriguez remains.