Kentucky Football Players Speak Out After Exoneration

The names of six Kentucky football players were cleared after a grand jury declined to indict the individuals on first degree burglary charges, stemming from a fraternity party fight in March.

After Tuesday’s practice Mark Stoops said he always ultimately believed his players would prevail.

“We stuck by our players. We believed in them and we believed at the end of this process they would be exonerated, and they were,” he said.

None of the Kentucky football players were available for comment, but some shared their thoughts on social media.

Andru Phillips

Shortly after the news broke, Phillips’ family attorney, Charles Grundy Jr., spoke with the Herald-Leader.

“The process worked the way that it was supposed to and we got the outcome that was just and correct. It wasn’t as speedy as we would like for it to be, but we got the correct result.”

The UK cornerback is the son of a former Wildcat, Carlos Phillips. In late August he shared the letter from UK that cleared his son of any wrongdoing. Today Andru expressed his gratitude that the “fabricated charges were finally dropped.”

I just want to get on here and thank the lord, my family/friends and anyone else who has been there with me through this whole situation. Today my fabricated charges were finally dropped, and I can do nothing but thank the lord🙏🏾. Time to get back to work!! #BBN

— dru (@AndruPhillips) September 28, 2021

RJ Adams

Adams, an offensive guard on the Big Blue Wall, echoed a sentiment similar to Phillips’.

Im glad the truth has finally come out as my fabricated charges have been dropped. Thankful for my family and friends who have supported me up to this point, Excited to be back on the field💯

— RJ Adams ✌🏾 (@exclusivejaayy) September 28, 2021

JuTahn McClain

McClain, a second-year running back, thanked the BBN for supporting him and the other Wildcats during the difficult time.

Thank yal for all yal support through this challenging time. It’s been a long and tough process but I kept faith in god through it all! Now let’s ball! #LLA #IMBACK https://t.co/J7bN3ttcCC

— JuTahn McClain (@JuTahn) September 28, 2021

Vito Tisdale did not share much, but did say on an Instagram story, “All praise to the most high.” Joel Williams and Earnest Sanders shared messages late Tuesday night.

all i can say is thank you god 🙏🏾 let’s get back to work!

— Earnest Sanders IV (@EarnestSanders_) September 29, 2021

They tried to take me out the game but imma ball now, GODs PLAN🙏🏽 #IMBACK #LikeINeverLeft😈 pic.twitter.com/RpCuulOg8c

— Joel Williams🌹 (@sayyjoee) September 29, 2021