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The first Kentucky Wildcat has found a new home on Sundays. Versatile defensive back Dru Phillips has been selected by the New York Giants in the third round of the NFL Draft with pick No. 70. It’s the fifth straight year the Wildcats have had at least one day-two selection. He’s also joining what has become a long line of Kentucky defensive backs who have had success in the NFL Draft. Six Kentucky defensive backs have been selected since 2019, most notably two-time Super Bowl Champion Mike Edwards. Phillips’ former teammate, Carrington Valentine, was taken in the seventh round a year ago, but…

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