Former Kentucky Wildcat Tre’vonn Rybka is heading to the NFL after signing with the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent. The 6’4 300 pound lineman joins a Dolphins team looking to add depth to their defensive line for the 2025 season.
A New Chapter for Tre’vonn Rybka
Rybka’s path to the NFL has been one of consistency and grind. Over four years at Kentucky, he started 25 games, all 12 last season. While his senior year he had 34 tackles and 3 sacks, his overall career numbers tell the story of a solid contributor: 95 total tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss and 5 sacks.
He wasn’t drafted in the 2025 NFL Draft, but his work ethic and experience gets him a chance to prove himself at the next level with the Dolphins.
Kentucky’s Pipeline to the NFL
Rybka is the latest Kentucky Wildcat to land on an NFL roster this offseason, joining a growing list of teammates who are making waves in professional football.
Max Hairston, a cornerback, was drafted by the Buffalo Bills with the 30th overall pick, while Deone Walker was signed as a free agent by the Bills in the fourth round. Jamon Dumas-Johnson signed with the Green Bay Packers, Marques Cox with the Denver Broncos, Eli Cox with the Houston Texans, and Zion Childress with the Dallas Cowboys.
This group shows the strength of Kentucky’s football program in developing NFL-ready talent, and Rybka looks to make his own mark among these former teammates.
What Rybka Brings to Miami
The Dolphins are getting a physical player with a motor. At Kentucky, Rybka showed he could hold up against the run and rush the passer. His experience as a multi-year starter in the SEC, a conference known for being tough, says a lot about his ability to compete at the next level.
Rybka may have an uphill battle to make the roster, but his versatility and determination make him a candidate to surprise during training camp. With the Dolphins looking to rebuild the defensive line, Rybka has a chance to earn playing time if he impresses the coaches.
From Three-Star Prospect to the NFL
Rybka’s journey started as a 3-star in the 2020 class, a small beginning for a player who would become a big piece for Kentucky. His growth over 4 years in college shows his physical and mental development, traits that will help him in the pro game.
For Rybka, this is more than just a contract, it’s a lifelong dream and proof that hard work pays off. Now it’s up to him to take it.