Former University of Kentucky star Carrington Valentine hopes his name is called by the Cincinnati Bengals at the 2023 NFL Draft - and the AFC North franchise could certainly do with his electric speed in their defensive backfield.
A three-year star at the Kentucky Wildcats, Valentine played in 35 career games with 25 straight starts as a cornerback. He tallied 119 tackles along with 3.0 tackles for loss, 2.0 sacks, 16 pass breakups, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery to establish himself as a defensive playmaker.
Valentine has enjoyed the process since leaving Kentucky and holds little preference over where he might end up in the NFL as he speaks to teams ahead of this month’s draft. However, one team stands out given his proximity to the city and support for the franchise.
