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Kenny Darby stats, 2026

Kentucky (7–1, SEC). Wide receiver. 2026 season, games through Oct 24, 2026.

Kenny Darby is a wide receiver for Kentucky (7–1). Among receivers and tight ends this season he's 52nd in catches (38), 53rd in receiving yards (511), 83rd in explosive catches (16+ yards) (10), in 8 games.

Receiving yards51153rd of 682 receivers and tight ends
Catches3852nd of 682 receivers and tight ends
Yards per catch13.4288th of 675 receivers and tight ends
Receiving TDs3112th of 506 receivers and tight ends

Bio

Who is Kenny Darby?

Position
Wide receiver
Class
Freshman
Height
6-1
Weight
180 pounds
Number
No. 19
Hometown
Bossier City, LA
High school
Airline (Bossier City, LA)
Recruiting
4-star, No. 218 in the 2026 class

From the 2026 roster, the 247Sports recruiting composite and the transfer portal, all via CollegeFootballData.com.

The season

Kenny Darby's receiving stats

He's 52nd of 682 receivers and tight ends in catches (38) and 53rd of 682 receivers and tight ends in receiving yards (511).

StatSeasonNational rank
Receiving yards51153rd of 682
Catches3852nd of 682
Yards per catch13.4288th of 675
Receiving TDs3112th of 506

The season

Kenny Darby's receiving efficiency and big plays

He's 83rd of 657 receivers and tight ends in explosive catches (16+ yards) (10) and 141st of 199 receivers and tight ends in EPA per play (0.44).

StatSeasonNational rank
Explosive catches (16+ yards)1083rd of 657
EPA per play0.44141st of 199

Ranks are among every FBS receivers and tight end with the stat this season. Rates need a minimum sample (50 dropbacks for passing rates, 20 carries, 8 catches). From the play-by-play.

Career

Kenny Darby's career stats

SeasonTeamCatchesRec ydsYds/catchRec TDRush yds
2026Kentucky3851113.439

Past seasons (back to 2022) from CollegeFootballData.com; 2026 from the play-by-play, games through Oct 24, 2026.

Advanced

Kenny Darby's advanced stats by season

SeasonTeamEPA/playPass EPA/playRush EPA/playExplosive catchesTotal EPAUsage
2026Kentucky+0.39+0.39+0.8231.3%20.911%

EPA per play is the expected points a player adds on each of his plays (0 is average; glossary). Success means the play stayed on schedule: half the yards to go on first down, 70% on second, all of them on third or fourth. Explosive means a run of 12+ yards or a completion of 16+, as a share of his throws, carries or catches. Usage is the share of his team's plays that went to him. EPA and usage leave out garbage time; success and explosive rates count every play. From CollegeFootballData.com and cfbfastR.

Game log

Kenny Darby's game log, 2026

WeekOpponentResultReceiving yardsCatchesReceiving TDsExplosive catches (16+ yards)
1vs. Youngstown StateW 45–1374310
2vs. AlabamaL 17–4545501
3at Texas A&MW 31–2164212
4vs. South AlabamaW 45–2143300
5at South CarolinaW 35–34981212
6vs. LSUW 35–3479403
7at OklahomaW 21–1337500
8vs. VanderbiltW 34–1771402

FAQ

Questions about Kenny Darby

What position does Kenny Darby play?

Kenny Darby plays wide receiver for Kentucky, which is 7–1 this season.

Where is Kenny Darby from, and what year is he?

Kenny Darby is a freshman wide receiver for Kentucky, listed at 6-1 and 180 pounds, from Bossier City, LA.

How tall is Kenny Darby, and how much does he weigh?

Kenny Darby is listed at 6-1 and 180 pounds on Kentucky's 2026 roster.

What year is Kenny Darby?

Kenny Darby is a freshman, from the 2026 recruiting class.

Who does Kenny Darby play for?

Kentucky (7–1, SEC), where he plays wide receiver and wears No. 19.

Is Kenny Darby eligible for the NFL Draft?

Not yet. Players can enter the NFL Draft three years after high school; Kenny Darby was in the 2026 class, so his first chance is the 2029 draft.

How did Kenny Darby play in his last game?

Week 8 vs. Vanderbilt: 71 receiving yards, 4 catches, 2 explosive catches (16+ yards). Kentucky won 34–17.

Where did Kenny Darby go to high school?

Airline (Bossier City, LA). He was a 4-star recruit, No. 218 in the 2026 class.

What are Kenny Darby's stats this season?

511 receiving yards, 38 catches, 13.4 yards per catch, 3 receiving TDs, 10 explosive catches (16+ yards) in 8 games, through Oct 24, 2026.

How does Kenny Darby rank nationally?

Among FBS receivers and tight ends: 52nd of 682 in catches, 53rd of 682 in receiving yards, 83rd of 657 in explosive catches (16+ yards).

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