FILE -Kentucky offensive tackle Darian Kinnard (70) warms up before an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt on Saturday, Nov.13, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. This year's NFL draft prospects reluctantly recall their personal COVID-19 experiences. Some consider them inspirational reminders of obstacles already overcame. Others sound more reminiscent of old war stories. And while the stories change, each comes with unforgettably vivid detail and heartfelt emotion about a challenging two-year battle to pursue their dreams.(AP Photo/John Amis, File)