The start of the 2026 Kentucky Wildcats football season is just 44 days away, and a new era begins under coach Will Stein. As we count the days down, we’re getting to know the players who make up the team, and today we’re taking a look at No. 44, Justin Kattus.
Kattus is one of three brothers, two of which played for the Wildcats. Justin is a 6’1″, 216 lb tight end out of Cincinnati. He wasn’t highly rated out of high school, but he committed to Kentucky, joining older brother Josh, who is now in the NFL.
As a freshman, he saw a little action before redshirting. Last year, he practiced with the team, and continued to work hard, though he didn’t make it onto the field. Heading into this season, he’s still behind a few other players on the depth chart, but could find value on special teams.
Kattus, like his older brother, will have no issue working hard to improve his game, and contributing anywhere he’s asked. His size limits him somewhat, but there are ways to make an impact, and he’ll keep working until he finds them.
This article originally appeared on UK Wildcats Wire: Get to know the Kentucky football roster: No. 44 Justin Kattus
