Over the last decade, the Kentucky Wildcats haven't necessarily seen high levels of success at a program level, but they've certainly been able to churn out some very talented NFL players. AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementHaving been drafted seventh overall in the 2019 NFL Draft, Hines-Allen quickly made his presence felt in the NFL, ending his rookie season with 10.5 sacks. He had at least seven sacks in six of his seven professional seasons. That said, coming into the 2026 season, Pro Football Focus has named him the fifth-best EDGE rusher. This article originally appeared on UK Wildcats Wire: Former Kentucky Wildcats star dubbed a top-five NFL EDGE