Kentucky Wildcats#3 · LB Alex Afari Jr.
91 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-2
- Weight
- 227 lb
- Class
- Senior
- Hometown
- Cincinnati, OH
Alex Afari Jr. is a LB (#3) for Kentucky, from Cincinnati, OH. In the 2026 season he has 11 tackles over 2 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 19
Sacks 15
Interceptions 3
Passes defensed 15
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 15
Efficiency
Tackles per game 19
Sack rate 14
Coverage 15
Ball-hawking 3
Run defense 19
Havoc rate 14
Measurables
Height 11
Weight 12
Frame 11
Experience 17
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2026 season
11
Tackles
0.0
Sacks
0
Interceptions
0
Tackles for loss
1
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Alex Afari Jr. career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | UK | 2 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | UK | 10 | 61 | 2.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | UK | 11 | 62 | 1.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | UK | 12 | 49 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | UK | 8 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 43 | 204 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Season totals, 2022 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
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Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26 | vs South Alabama | W 45-21 | 9 | 0 |
| Sep 19 | at Texas A&M | W 31-21 | 2 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowKentucky LB: #3
- ClassSenior
- HometownCincinnati, OH
Alex Afari Jr.: Kentucky LB profile and stats
Alex Afari Jr. is a LB (#3) for Kentucky, from Cincinnati, OH. This profile tracks Alex Afari Jr.'s season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Kentucky roster, the SEC players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Kentucky sits in the race, check the live SEC standings.
Alex Afari Jr. in the news
All newsPreviewLSU at Kentucky: how to watch, Week 6 2026Week 6: LSU visits Kentucky at Kroger Field. Kickoff is 7:00 PM ET, on ESPN.2026-10-07RecapKentucky edged South Carolina 35-34 (Week 5, 2026)Kentucky edged South Carolina 35-34 at Williams-Brice Stadium. Now Kentucky is 4-1, 2-1 in SEC play, and South Carolina is 2-3, 0-3 in SEC play.2026-10-03RecapKentucky beat South Alabama 45-21 (Week 4, 2026)Kentucky beat South Alabama 45-21 at Kroger Field. Now Kentucky is 3-1, 1-1 in SEC play, and South Alabama is 2-2.2026-09-26
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Alex Afari Jr. play for?
Alex Afari Jr. plays for Kentucky, wearing #3 at LB.
What position does Alex Afari Jr. play?
Alex Afari Jr. is a LB for Kentucky.
How tall is Alex Afari Jr.?
Alex Afari Jr. is 6-2 and weighs 227 lb.
What year is Alex Afari Jr. in?
Alex Afari Jr. is listed as a senior on the Kentucky roster.
Where is Alex Afari Jr. from?
Alex Afari Jr. is from Cincinnati, OH.
How many tackles does Alex Afari Jr. have?
Alex Afari Jr. has 11 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.