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Redshirt sophomore Drew Barker and JUCO transfer Stephen Johnson II are in the middle of a postition battle for the starting quarterback job at Kentucky, and on Saturday, the two might have had the best performances of the spring practice session to date.
With a new offensive coordinator in Eddie Gran and quarterbacks coach in Darin Hinshaw, the Wildcats are hoping one of the two can emerge as a rising star so that the team can compete for bowl eligibility as a member of the SEC East.
As of right now, it looks like Barker — who made five appearances for Kentucky as a freshman in 2015 — has the leg up on the competition, but it’s a close call.
Barker with a play-action TD to Conrad. First-team defense has given up two TDs to first-string offense
— Jon Hale (@JonHale_HL) March 26, 2016
Best throw-and-catch of the afternoon from Stephen Johnson To Blake Bone in tight coverage down the sideline.
— Jon Hale (@JonHale_HL) March 26, 2016
Eddie Gran appears to be as advertised. All over some dudes in an early drill. Intense dude.
— Jon Hale (@JonHale_HL) March 26, 2016
Both QBs have impressed at times. Barker looks like the starter but easy to see why Johnson could compete for job.
— Jon Hale (@JonHale_HL) March 26, 2016
Kentucky will host its annual Blue-White spring game on April 16.
Tyler Waddell is a member of the Saturday Down South news team. He brings over five years of professional journalism experience and is closing in on a Bachelor's in sports management. Follow him on Twitter (@Tyler_Waddell).
