2018 WILDCATS CATS ON THE MAP
The 2018 football roster is comprised of 17 different states and Australia
Alabama (3) Christopher Rodriguez Jr. New Orleans Brandon Frazier Mansfield Tyrell Ajian Madison Logan Stenberg Waycross Tristan Yeomans Mason Alex King Pinson Allen Dailey Maryland (3) Springfield Kordell Looney Wetumpka Kavosiey Smoke Indiana (1) Forestville Jamar "Boogie" Watson Springsboro Justin Rigg Gary Lonnie Johnson Jr. Laurel Naasir Watkins Sylvania Luke Fortner Colorado (1) Olney Josh Paschal Toledo Phil Hoskins Parker Drew Schlegel Kentucky (27) West Chester George Asafo-Adjei Belfry Austin Dotson Michigan (3) Westerville Benny Snell Jr. Florida (17) Bowling Green Adrian Middleton Detroit Marquan McCall Youngstown Lynn Bowden Jr. Fort Lauderdale Michael Nesbitt Fort Mitchell Brett Slusher DeAndre Square Tymere Dubose Bryce Oliver Harrodsburg Donald Smith West Bloomfield Tyler Markray Jordan Jones Jordan Wright Hazard Sam Turner Hollywood Josh Ali Henderson Mason Wolfe Mississippi (1) Virginia (1) Akeem Hayes Hopkinsville Kolbe Langhi McComb Jervontius "Bunchy" Stallings Vienna John Daido Chris Whittaker Lexington Elijah Barnett Jacksonville Nick Lewis Brayden Berezowitz New Jersey (1) Oklahoma (3) Lakeland Abule Abadi-Fitzgerald Bryan Berezowitz Montclair Josh Allen Jenks Isaiah Epps Laurderhill Davoan Hawkins Zac Berezowitz Norman Darren Edmond Miami Clevan Thomas Jr. David Bouvier North Carolina (1) Oklahoma City Terry Wilson Miami Gardens B.J. Alexander Immanuel Bowie Raleigh Kengera Daniel Orange Park Chris Westry Davonte Robinson South Carolina (2) Palm Beach Cedrick Dort Jr. Will Roden Ohio (26) Anderson Chance Poore Parkway Stanley Garner Walker Wood Cincinnati Brenden Bates Greer Tavin Richardson Sanford Kenneth Horsey Landon Young Mike Edwards Sunrise Jamari Brown Louisville Will Crum Colin Goodfellow Tennessee (3) Tampa Derrick Baity Newport Patrick Henschen Zach Johnson Cordova Quinton Bohanna Nicholasville Matthew Napier Chris Oats Knoxville Darian Kinnard Georgia (11) Paducah Miles Butler Quintin Wilson Domonique Williams Augusta Calvin Taylor Jr. Zy'Aire Hughes Centerville Matt Ruffolo Colquitt Sihiem King Paintsville Tyler Couch Cleveland Asim "A.J." Rose AUSTRALIA (1) Duluth Blake Best Kash Daniel Cleveland Heights Dorian Baker Perth Max Duffy Jordan City Jerquavion Mahone Somerset Collin Hartman Dublin Gunnar Hoak Lawrenceville E.J. Price Union Jackson High Findlay Grant McKinniss Ludowici Jamin Davis Versailles Drake Jackson Huber Heights Ahmad Wagner Mableton T.J. Carter LaGrange C.J. Conrad Riverdale Jordan Griffin Louisiana (2) Lima Keaton Upshaw McDonough Yusuf Corker Metairie William Nalty Darius West
44 2018 FOOTBALL GAME NOTES 2018 WILDCATS 2018 PLAYER BIOGRAPHIES Breakdown by Class 94 84 Seniors (18) Will Roden Josh Allen Asim "A.J." Rose ABULE MARVIN "B.J." George Asafo-Adjei Matt Ruffolo Derrick Baity Jaylen Scott ABADI- ALEXANDER Dorian Baker Donald Smith David Bouvier Clevan Thomas Jr. FITZGERALD WIDE RECEIVER Miles Butler Jamar "Boogie" Watson DEFENSIVE TACKLE C.J. Conrad Terry Wilson Kengera Daniel 6-6 • 281 • Freshman-RS 6-2 • 175 • Freshman-HS Tymere Dubose r-Freshmen (12) Lakeland, Fla. (Victory Christian Academy) Miami Gardens, Fla. (Chaminade-Madonna) Mike Edwards Abule Abadi-Fitzgerald Lonnie Johnson Jr. Tyrell Ajian Jordan Jones Yusuf Corker 2018 - r-Freshman 2018 - Freshman Sihiem King Jamin Davis • Practiced with the team • Redshirt season Adrian Middleton Austin Dotson • Named to SEC Academic Honor Roll Bunchy Stallings Brandon Frazier High School Darius West Alex King 2017 - Freshman • One of the nation’s top-100 wide receivers by Chris Westry Michael Nesbitt • Redshirt season Rivals.com and a national top-125 wideout by Tristan Yeomans Naasir Watkins 247sports Chris Whittaker High School • Helped lead Chaminade-Madonna Prep to the Juniors (21) Walker Wood • Recorded 39 tackles, including nine TFL, two sacks Florida Class AAA state championship, winning its and 13 quarterback hurries in 2016 for coach last 10 games en route to an 11-2 record Elijah Barnett Jordan Wright Tommy Lewis at Victory Christian Academy • As a senior, caught 37 passes for 585 yards and Brayden Berezowitz • Also had two forced fumbles, a fumble recovery eight touchdowns ... Named first-team All-County Bryan Berezowitz Freshmen (30) and an interception • Coached by Dameon Jones Blake Best B.J. Alexander • Named second-team All-Polk County by the • Chose Kentucky over Wisconsin, Syracuse, Central T.J. Carter Brenden Bates Lakeland Ledger and Florida AP All-State Class Florida and others Kash Daniel Tyler Beisner 2A honorable mention as a senior in helping the • Teammates with fellow signees Davoan Hawkins Jordan Griffin Zac Berezowitz Storm finish 13-2 overall and Akeem Hayes Phil Hoskins Immanuel Bowie • Member of the 2014 State Championship team • Rejoined former high school teammates Josh Ali Zach Johnson Jamari Brown • Named to the Southeast Super-Region Team by the and Chris Whittaker at UK Grant McKinniss Tyler Couch National Christian School Athletic Association Tavin Richardson Will Crum • Transferred to Victory Christian in 2016 after Personal Justin Rigg Allen Dailey Jr. playing at Dade Christian • Born in Miami, Florida Drew Schlegel Darren Edmond • Also a star player on the basketball court and • Son of Marvin Alexander Sr., Paula Alexander and Brett Slusher Stanley Garner competed in the shot put, discus and 400 meters Natasha Alexander Benny Snell Jr. Davoan Hawkins • School-record holder and back-to-back regional • Major is family science Logan Stenberg Akeem Hayes champion in the shot put Calvin Taylor Jr. Kenneth Horsey • Named second-team All-Dade as a junior B.J. Says Ahmad Wagner Darian Kinnard • Averaging 23.0 points and 13.0 rebounds as a • His nickname is "B.J." Domonique Williams Kolbe Langhi senior, compiling over 1,400 career points • Other than playing in the NFL, his dream job is to Mason Wolfe Nick Lewis • Chose Kentucky over Florida, Florida Atlantic and be a college football coach Landon Young Jerquavion Mahone Florida International • The most influential person in his life is his father Tyler Markray because he showed him what hard work looks like Sophomores (27) Marquan McCall Personal • The one trip he would like to take in his lifetime is Matthew Napier Josh Ali • Name is pronounced "Abule (ah-BOO-lay) Abadi a trip to Hawaii Chris Oats Quinton Bohanna (ah-BODY)" Bryce Oliver Lynn Bowden Jr. • Originally from Yenagoa, Nigeria Chance Poore John Daido • Moved to Florida at the age of 12 Chris Rodriguez Jr. Cedrick Dort Jr. • Son of Steve and Teri Fitzgerald Kavosiey Smoke Max Duffy • Major is communications 23 Isaiah Epps DeAndre Square Sam Turner Luke Fortner Abule Says Keaton Upshaw Colin Goodfellow • His nickname is "A.B." or "A-Bizzle" TYRELL Quinton Wilson Patrick Henschen • He chose Kentucky because it's a great place with AJIAN Jackson High good people who care about you and want to Gunnar Hoak make you great SAFETY Zy'Aire Hughes • One word to describe him on the field is "Lion" Drake Jackson • Other than playing in the NFL, his dream job is to Kordell Looney be a successful businessman 6-0 • 187 • Freshman-RS William Nalty • What he most looks forward to this season is Mansfield, Ohio (Madison Comprehensive) Joshua Paschal getting better as a player and as a student E.J. Price Davonte Robinson 2018 - r-Freshman • Saw action in all 13 games
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• Finished the season with 10 tackles, three PBUs at Missouri 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 • Dad, Faheem, was a wide receiver at Louisiana and one INT Tech vs. Georgia 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 • Made his first career interception and also had • Major is community and leadership development a pass breakup in Kentucky’s 28-7 win over at Tennessee 3 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 Mississippi State vs. MTSU 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 Josh Says • With MSU threatening to tie the game early in the at Louisville 1 0-0 0-0 0 1 0 0 • He chose Kentucky to put UK Football on the map fourth quarter, his third-down pass breakup forced vs. Penn State 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 • One word to describe him on the field is "Smooth" a punt • Other than playing in the NFL, his dream job is to • On the next possession, with MSU again Totals 10 0-0 0-0 0 3 1-35 0 be a real estate agent threatening to tie, he intercepted a pass and • The one thing he likes most about football is the returned it 35 yards AJIAN'S SINGLE-GAME HIGHS brotherhood • His long return set up a touchdown run on the Tackles: 3, at Tennessee, Nov 10, 2018 • His passion in life is to be the best person he can be next play, giving UK a two-TD lead Interceptions: 1, vs Mississippi State, Set 22, 2018 (1-35) PBU: 1, three times, last at Louisville, Nov 25, 2018 • Recorded two tackles vs. Murray State, his first ALI'S CAREER STATISTICS career action Year Pos. G-GS Rec. Yds. Avg. TD Long 2017 - Freshman 2017 WR 10-0 3 25 8.3 0 14 • Redshirt season 2018 WR 12-0 10 115 11.5 1 32 82 Totals 21-0 13 140 10.8 1 32 High School • Combination athlete in high school, playing defensive back, wide receiver and quarterback JOSH ALI'S 2018 GAME-BY-GAME • Four-star prospect by 247Sports, Rivals and ESPN ALI Opponent Rec. Yds. TD Long • Rivals ranks him the No. 10 overall prospect in the vs. Central Michigan 1 14 0 14 state of Ohio and the No. 23 athlete in the class WIDE RECEIVER at Florida 0 0 0 0 of 2017 • ESPN has him as the No. 8 safety in the country vs. Murray State 1 1 0 1 • Four-year letter winner and three-year starter for 6-0 • 181 • Sophomore -1L vs. Miss. State 1 6 0 6 Coach Jamie Masi at Madison Comprehensive Hollywood, Fla. (Chaminade-Madonna) vs. South Carolina 1 8 0 8 • First-team OCC All-Conference and honorable at TAMU 1 5 0 5 mention second-team All-Northwest Ohio in 2016 2018 - Sophomore vs. Vanderbilt 0 0 0 0 after averaging 9.0 tackles per game • Nominated for the 2017 U.S. Army All-American • Saw action in 12 of 13 games at Missouri 2 22 0 13 • Had 10 catches for 115 yards and one TD Bowl vs. Georgia 0 0 0 0 • Caught a season-high three passes and his first • Had three interceptions and 54 tackles as a junior, at Tennessee 0 0 0 0 along with 783 receiving yards, 551 rushing yards collegiate TD with a season-long 32-yard reception vs. MTSU DNP and 19 touchdowns at Louisville • OCC Offensive Player of the Year and first-team • Caught two passes for 22 yards in the win at at Louisville 3 59 1 32 Offense All-Northwest Ohio in 2015 Missouri vs. Penn State 0 0 0 0 • Also excelled on the basketball court, becoming a 2017 - Freshman Totals 10 115 1 32 member of Madison’s 1,000-point club during his • Saw action in nine games senior season ALI'S 2017 GAME-BY-GAME • Chose Kentucky over Michigan, Michigan State, • Caught three passes for 25 yards and West Virginia Opponent Rec. Yds. TD Long High School at Southern Miss 0 0 0 0 Personal • Three-star prospect by all major recruiting services • Scout.com ranks him the No. 32 wide receiver in vs. E. Michigan 0 0 0 0 • Name is pronounced "Ajian (a-jun)" vs. Missouri 0 0 0 0 • Born in Ashland, Ohio the talent-rich state of Florida • Son of Nikki Ajian and Burton Hester • Scout says “He glides and moves effortlessly when at Miss. State 1 6 0 6 • Major is undecided navigating the open field and does a good job of vs. Tennessee 0 0 0 0 sticking his foot in the dirt when getting into his vs. Ole Miss 1 14 0 14 breaks and making cuts, and really keeps defenders Tyrell Says at Vanderbilt 0 0 0 0 • His nickname is "Ty" on their toes by not giving away his route” at Georgia 0 0 0 0 • He chose Kentucky because it felt like home • Four-year starter and letter winner for Coach • One word to describe him on the field is Dameon Jones at Chaminade vs. Northwestern 1 5 0 5 • Caught 43 passes for 805 yards and five receiving "playmaker" Totals 3 25 0 14 • Other than playing in the NFL, his dream job is to TDs in 2016 in helping lead the Lions to a 10-5 overall record and an appearance in the Class 3A be a pharmacologist ALI'S SINGLE-GAME HIGHS • His passion in life is to impact other people's lives state championship game • Named first-team All-County and All-State Receptions:3, at Louisville, Nov 24, 2018 Receiving yards: 59, at Louisville, Nov 24, 2018 (3 receptions) • Also had one kickoff return for a touchdown Long reception: 32, at Louisville, Nov 24, 2018 AJIAN'S 2018 GAME-BY-GAME • Hauled in 56 passes for 896 yards and 15 scores as Opponent Tackles Sacks TFL-Y FC PBU Int. QBH a junior at University School in Ft. Lauderdale vs. Central Mich. 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 • High school teammate of fellow 2017 signee Chris Whittaker at Florida 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 • Chose Kentucky over Central Florida and Utah vs. Murray State 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-0 0 vs. Miss. State 0 0-0 0-0 0 1 1-35 0 Personal vs. South Carolina 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 • Born in Miami, Fla. • Son of Katrina Gray and Faheem Ali at TAMU 1 0-0 0-0 0 1 0 0
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Football Foundation, Sports Illustrated, TheAthlet- • First-Team Preseason All-SEC (Coaches, Street & ic.com, ESPN, Associated Press, College Football Smith's) 41 News, Football Writers Association of America, • Second-Team Preseason All-SEC (Media, Phil Sporting News, USA Today, CBS, American Football Steele, Lindy's) Coaches Association, Athlon) • Third-Team Defense Preseason All-SEC (Athlon JOSH • SEC Defensive Player of the Year (AP, Coaches, Sports) Athlon, ESPN) ALLEN • First-Team All-SEC (AP, Coaches, Athlon, ESPN) 2017 - Junior • Bronko Nagurski Award winner, National Defensive • AP All-SEC Second Team LINEBACKER Player of the Year • Phil Steele All-SEC Third Team • Chuck Bednarik Award winner, National Defensive • Butkus Award Semifinalist 6-5 • 260 • Senior-3L Player of the Year • AP Midseason Second-Team All-American Montclair, N.J. (Montclair) • Ronnie Lott IMPACT Trophy winner, National De- • Sports Illustrated Midseason Second-Team fensive Player of the Year All-American • Jack Lambert Award winner, National Linebacker • First-team Midseason All-SEC by The All-American >> DraftJosh41len.com << of the Year • Played and started in all 13 games • Birmingham Monday Morning Quarterback Club • On the season, had 65 tackles (fourth on the Career SEC Lineman of the Year team), a team-high 9.5 tackles for loss, a team-high • Did not miss a game in his four-year career, playing • Butkus Award finalist 7.0 sacks, a team-high four QB hurries, 3 PBUs, two in all 51 games with 35 starts • Walter Camp Player of the Year finalist forced fumbles and one interception • Totaled 224 tackles, 41.0 TFL, 31.5 sacks, 15 quar- • Ted Hendricks Award finalist • Ranked tied for eighth in the SEC and 36th nation- terback hurries, 11 forced fumbles, eight PBUs, • Maxwell Award semifinalist ally in sacks per game (0.58) two fumble recoveries, one blocked kick and one • Lombardi Award semifinalist • Got his first career interception at No. 7 Georgia, interception in his four-year career • Walter Camp National Defensive Player of the returning it 14 yards • Helped lead UK to three straight bowl games for Week (10/28) • Has totaled 19.5 career TFL, 14.5 career sacks the first time since going to five in a row from • Four-time SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week 2006-2010 (9/10, 9/24, 10/1, 10/29) 2016 - Sophomore • Helped lead UK to a 10-win season, which included • Midseason All-American (CBS Sports, ESPN.com, • Played in all 13 games with nine starts a win over Penn State in the 2018 VRBO Citrus Sporting News, AP, The Athletic and Pro Football • Ended the season as UK's seventh-leading tackler Focus) with 62 Bowl ... Marked the most wins in 41 years • Helped lead UK to its best regular-season record in • Led the team and tied for 12th in the SEC in sacks • Broke UK's career sacks record with 31.5 41 years, since the 1977 team went 10-1 with 7.0 • Broke UK's single-season sacks record in '18 with 17 • Earned unanimous All-Bowl Team selection (ESPN, • Third on the team in tackles for loss with 8.5 for • Moved up to No. 9 on the SEC's career sacks list USA Today, Associated Press and Sports Illustrat- 49 yards • Had 41 tackles for loss which ranks second all-time ed) after charting three quarterback sacks and a • Recorded seven or more tackles in four games, at UK, behind Oliver Barnett's 43 QB hurry in the 27-24 Citrus Bowl win over Penn while he had a tackle for loss in nine of Kentucky’s • Forced 11 fumbles, tying Danny Trevathan for the State ... Also blocked a field goal that provided the 13 games UK career record (forced fumble stats available margin of victory • Forced four fumbles, leading the SEC in that since 1988) • Named Lott IMPACT Trophy Player of the Week category • Named a consensus First-Team All-American in three times, the first player to win the POW award • Made his first career start at Florida 2018, UK's first consensus All-American since three times since Manti Te’o of Notre Dame in 2012 wide receiver/kick returner Derek Abney in 2002 • Named Walter Camp Football Foundation Nation- 2015 - Freshman and the first unanimous selection since defensive al Defensive Player of the Week after charting a • Played in all 12 games as a reserve linebacker and lineman Art Still in 197 then career-best 11 tackles (nine solo), including contributor on special teams • Swept the national defensive player of the year a pair of quarterback sacks both of which caused • Had four tackles, including 1.5 tackles for a loss awards in 2018 as he was honored with the Bronko fumbles, in the win over Missouri and half a sack Nagurski Award, the Chuck Bednarik Award, the • Named SEC Defensive Player of the Week four Ronnie Lott IMPACT Trophy and the Jack Lambert times after wins over Florida, Mississippi State, High School Award ... UK's first winner in every category South Carolina and Missouri • Explosive prospect led the state of New Jersey in • SEC Defensive Player of the Year and First-Team • Had a career-high 15 tackles, including a pair of quarterback sacks All-SEC selection in 2018 quarterback sacks for -12 yards vs. MTSU • First-team all-state as a senior by MSGvarsity.com 2018 - Senior (Team Captain) • Had eight tackles, four tackles for loss (-19), includ- • Also a wide receiver, had 23 receptions for 500 ing a career-best three quarterback sacks (-17), yards and five touchdowns his senior season at • Started in all 13 games one fumble caused and one quarterback hurry in Montclair, including an 80-yard grab • Had a team-high 88 total tackles, 17 quarterback the win over South Carolina • Coached by John Fiore sacks, 21.5 TFL, seven QB hurries, five forced • First UK player with three sacks in an SEC game • As a defensive end, he had 75 total tackles with 21 forced fumbles, four pass breakups and two fum- since Marlon McCree vs. South Carolina in 1998 tackles for loss plus 22.5 sacks ble recoveries • First UK player with four tackles for loss in any • Also had six passes defended and one fumble • Led the SEC in quarterback sacks, tackles for loss, game since Marlon McCree vs. Florida in 1998 recovery and forced fumbles • Totaled six tackles, two tackles for loss, a quarter- • Helped Montclair claim its third-straight North • His 17 sacks were the most by an SEC player in a back sack, a pass breakup and a QB hurry in the Jersey Section 1, Group 5 Championship in 2014 single season since the NCAA started official sack win over No. 14 Mississippi State • Named All-Super Essex Conference first-team records in 2000 • Had five tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, one QB sack, defense in 2014 • Ranked second nationally in sacks, fourth in fum- one fumble caused, one pass breakup and one • Played first three years of high school in Alabama bles forced and sixth in TFL quarterback hurry in the win at No. 25 Florida before moving back to his hometown his senior • Thirteen of his 17 sacks were in the second half, • His QB sack on the game’s final play caused a fum- season four in the third quarter and nine in the fourth ble that UK returned for a touchdown, clinching • First-team all-state wide receiver for Abbeville quarter the win for the Wildcats ... Also had a key pass (Ala.) High School as a junior • UK did not allowed a point on all 17 opponent breakup on a two-point conversion in the fourth • Chose Kentucky over Buffalo and Monmouth possessions that he had a sack quarter • Consensus First-Team All-American (Walter Camp
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Personal vs. Ole Miss* 4 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 2017 - Junior • Born in Cumberland County, Va. • Saw action in all 13 games with eight starting at Vanderbilt* 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 1 0 • Has a son, Wesley DeVon Allen assignments at right tackle • Son of Kim Allen and Robert Allen at Georgia* 5 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 1-14 • Blocked for All-SEC running back, Benny Snell Jr., • Josh’s sister, Myisha Hines-Allen, played collegiate vs. Louisville* 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 the first player in school history to rush for 1,000 basketball at Louisville and currently is a forward vs. Northwestern* 7 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 yards in consecutive seasons for the WNBA’s Washington Mystics Totals 65 7.0-48 9.5-53 2 3 4 1-44 • An uncle, Gregory Hines, played college basketball 2016 - Sophomore at Hampton and went on to a 12-year pro career • Saw action in 12 of 13 games • Major is communications ALLEN'S SINGLE-GAME HIGHS • An integral part of the offensive line who were Tackles: 15, vs Middle Tennessee, Nov 17, 2018 (8-7) named semifinalists for the Joe Moore Award Sacks: 3.0, twice, last vs Penn State, Jan 1, 2019 Community Cats Tackles for loss: 4.0, vs South Carolina, Sept 29, 2018 which recognizes the nation’s Most Outstanding • Participated in an event with the Special Olympics Fumbles forced: 2, vs Missouri, Oct 28, 2018 (9-2) Offensive Line after practice and was a volunteer at the Indian Fumbles recovered: 2, vs Georgia, Nov 3, 2018 • Blocking for Boom Williams and Benny Snell, UK Quarterback Hurries: 2, at Southern Miss, Sept 2, 2017 (2.0-9) Summer Camp for children’s cancer survivors Pass breakups: 2, at Mississippi State, Oct 21, 2017 was the only team in the SEC with two 1,000-yard (2015) Interceptions: 1, at Georgia, Nov 18, 2017 (1-14) rushers Blocked FG kick: 1, vs Penn State, Jan 1, 2019 Josh Says 2015 - Freshman • He chose Kentucky because he wanted to be a • Played in 11 of UK’s 12 games, making the first piece of the puzzle in making UK great three starts of the year at right tackle • Other than playing in the NFL, his dream job is to • Was praised by the coaching staff for his talent, be a sports analyst 64 strength and development throughout the year • If he had to choose one player to be stranded • Helped UK to 435 yards in his collegiate debut, a on an island with he would choose Jordan Jones win over UL Lafayette to open the year because he would find a way to get them rescued GEORGE and provide entertainment High School • His non-sports talent is cooking ASAFO-ADJEI • Two-year starter on the offensive line and also played some on the defensive line at Lakota West OFFENSIVE TACKLE ALLEN'S CAREER STATISTICS High School in West Chester, Ohio for head coach Larry Cox Year Pos. G-GS Tkls Sacks-Yds. TFL-Yds. Int. FF/FR PBU QBH 6-5 • 315 • Senior-3L • Four-star prospect by 247sports.com and three- 2015 LB 12-0 4 0.5-2 1.5-4 0 0 1 1 West Chester, Ohio (Lakota West) star player by Scout, Rivals and ESPN 2016 LB 13-9 62 7.0-45 8.5-49 0 4 0 3 • Scout ranked him the 27th-best offensive guard in 2017 LB 13-13 65 7.0-48 9.5-53 1 2 3 4 the class of 2015 and the second best in the state Career of Ohio 2018 LB 13-13 88 17.0-107 21.5-118 0 5/2 4 7 • Played in 48 games with 23 starting assignments • Rivals and 247Sports.com ranked him the No. 21 Totals 51-35 219 31.5-202 41.0-224 1 11/2 8 15 • Key cog in the offensive line unit who blocked overall prospect in the state of Ohio for All-American Benny Snell Jr., the first Wildcat • Was a 2014 All-Ohio first-team selection ALLEN'S 2018 GAME-BY-GAME to rush for 1,000 or more yards in three straight • First-team All-Southwest Ohio in 2013 and 2014 seasons • Also first-team Greater Miami Conference Opponent Tkls Sacks TFL-Y FF/FR PBU QBH Int.-Yds • Part of a senior class (2015-18) who totaled 29 • Participated in the Semper Fidelis All-American vs. Central Mich.* 10 1.0-7 3.0-11 0/0 0 1 0 wins, the second-most of any senior class since Bowl in January 2015 after being named a Semper at Florida* 5 1.0.5 1.5-6 1/0 1 1 0 freshmen became eligible in 1972 ... Only the 2009 Fidelis All-American vs. Murray State* 4 0-0 0-0 0/0 0 1 0 class, which won 30 games, has more • Named the Anthony Munoz Foundation Offensive vs. Miss. State* 6 1.0-6 2.0-10 0/0 1 1 0 • Graduated in December of 2018 with a degree in Lineman of the Year in 2014 • Blocking helped guide Lakota West to the Elite 8 vs. USC* 8 3.0-17 4.0-19 1/0 0 1 0 community and leadership development of the state playoffs as a senior, the best finish in at TAMU* 4 0-0 0-0 0/0 1 0 0 2018 - Senior (Team Captain) school history vs. Vanderbilt* 8 2.0-13 2.0-13 1/0 1 0 0 • Started at right tackle in 12 games ... Did not play • His pass protection helped the team shatter the at Missouri* 11 2.0-17 2.0-17 2/0 0 0 0 in the Louisville game due to injury school’s single-season passing record in 2014 • Wrestled in high school one season, winning vs. Georgia* 3 0-0 0-0 0/2 0 0 0 • Two-time SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week several varsity meets at Tennessee* 6 1.0-7 1.0-7 0/0 0 0 0 • Earned SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week after grading at 90 percent in UK's 24-10 win over • Chose Kentucky over Louisville, Florida, Ohio State vs. MTSU* 15 2.0-12 2.0-12 0/0 0 0 0 South Carolina ... Had two knockdown blocks and and Nebraska at Louisville* 4 1.0-7 1.0-7 0/0 0 1 0 19 blocks at the point of attack .. Had no missed Personal vs. Penn State* 4 3.0-16 3.0-16 0/0 0 1 0 assignments and did not allow a quarterback sack • Last name pronounced “ah-SAH-fo ah-JAY” Totals 84 14.0-91 18.5-102 5/2 4 6 0 or pressure ... Also had a key block to help spring A.J. Rose’s 24-yard touchdown run • Nickname is "Big George" ALLEN'S 2017 GAME-BY-GAME • Named SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week for the • Son of Kate Boadi • Born in the Bronx, N.Y. Opponent Tkls Sacks TFL-Y FF PBU QBH Int.-Yds second time after grading at 89 percent in the win over Vanderbilt ... Had three knockdown blocks at Southern Miss* 4 1.0-7 2.0-9 1 0 2 0 Community Cats and 23 blocks at the point of attack ... Played every vs. EKU* 8 1.0-15 1.0-15 0 1 0 0 offensive snap without an assignment error; also • Participated in a one-week service/educational trip at South Carolina* 3 1.0-3 1.0-3 0 0 1 0 did not have any penalties or allow any quarterback to Ethiopia in May of 2018 where he interacted with residents of impoverished communities, vs. Florida* 8 1.0-2 1.0-2 0 0 0 0 sacks or pressures ... Helped Benny Snell Jr., rush visited and helped paint a preschool, constructed vs. E. Michigan* 7 1.5-11 1.5-11 0 0 0 0 for 169 yards, including a key block on Snell’s game- winning seven-yard touchdown run wooden shoe-shining boxes, and delivered vs. Missouri* 5 1.0-7 1.0-7 1 0 0 0 blankets to widows at Miss. State* 5 0-0 1.0-2 0 2 0 0 vs. Tennessee* 7 0.5-3 1.0-4 0 0 0 0
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• Visited with sick children at Wolfson Children's • Had six tackles and a career-high three pass Community Cats Hospital at the TaxSlayer Bowl in Jacksonville, Fla. breakups vs. Missouri • Spent time with MLK Youth Leadership participants (2016) • Responsible for three defensive takeaways in at a local church (2016) • Stayed after practice to spend time with the the second half of Kentucky’s 23-13 win at South • Stayed after practice to spend time with the Special Olympics (2015) Carolina, including a pair of tackles on 4th-and-1 Special Olympics (2015) and a pass interception George Says • Name SEC Co-Defensive Player of the Week for his Derrick Says • His nickname is "Big George" play at USC • His nickname is "D.B." • He came to Kentucky because he wanted to play • Led the Wildcats with eight tackles at USC • His pregame routine consists of running one lap with this group of guys and change the program • Had eight tackles and one fumble recovery vs. around the field • Other than playing in the NFL, his dream is to EKU ... The fumble recovery was Baity’s first of his • Other than playing in the NFL, his dream job is to coach kids career be a child/family therapist • The one thing he likes most about football is how it • Best advice he's ever received is "stay in your own brings a group of guys that don't know each other 2016 - Sophomore lane" together and builds relationships like no other • Started in all 13 games • One word to describe him on the field is "champ" • Most people don't know that he speaks two • Tied for the team lead with three interceptions languages (English and Ghanaian) (UF, NMSU and UT) BAITY'S CAREER STATISTICS • Second on the team with seven PBUs • Totaled 42 tackles, ninth on the team Year Pos. G-GS Tackles TFL-Yds. Int. FC/FR QBH PBU • Had four tackles in the win over Mississippi State, 2015 CB 12-4 19 1.0-1 0-0 0 0 2 adding a tackle for loss and a pass breakup 2016 CB 13-13 42 2.0-5 3-10 0 1 7 • Had a career-high seven tackles in the win over 8 2017 CB 13-12 49 0.5-1 2-48 1/1 0 9 Vanderbilt, topping his previous best of five, which he most recently did against South Carolina 2018 CB 13-12 38 2.5-5 1-(-3) 1/0 1 7 DERRICK • Registered his first career INT at Florida Totals 51-41 148 6.0-12 6-55 2/1 2 25 BAITY JR. • Recorded five tackles vs. South Carolina, adding two pass breakups and one quarterback hurry BAITY'S 2018 GAME-BY-GAME CORNERBACK 2015 - Freshman Opponent Tackles Sacks TFL-Y FC/FR QBH PBU Int.-Yds • Played in all 12 games, starting the final four vs. Central Mich.* 2 0-0 0-0 0/0 0 0 0 6-3 • 188 • Senior-3L • Finished with 19 tackles, including a tackle for a at Florida* 3 0-0 0-0 0/0 0 2 0 Tampa, Fla. (H.B. Plant) loss, breaking up two passes vs. Murray State* 4 0-0 0-0 0/0 0 0 0 • Had four tackles at Mississippi State and vs. Miss. State* 3 0-0 0-0 0/0 0 1 0 Career Tennessee, including a tackle for a loss at MSU • Broke up two passes vs. Louisville, adding two vs. USC* 3 0-0 0-0 0/0 0 0 1-(-3) • Never missed a game in his four-year career, tackles at TAMU* 5 0-0 1.0-2 1/0 0 1 0 playing in all 51 career games with 41 starts vs. Vanderbilt* 0 0-0 0-0 0/0 0 1 0 • Totaled 148 tackles, 25 PBUs, 6.0 TFL, six High School interceptions, two forced fumbles, and two at Missouri* 3 0-0 0-0 0/0 0 1 0 • First-team all-state as a senior quarterback hurries in his career vs. Georgia 6 0-0 0.5-0 0/0 1 0 0 • Three-star prospect by ESPN, which ranked him as • Helped the senior class win 29 games over the last one of the top 200 players in the talent-rich state at Tennessee* 2 0-0 0-0 0/0 0 0 0 four seasons, the second-most of any senior class of Florida and 83rd-best cornerback in the nation vs. MTSU* 3 0-0 0-0 0/0 0 0 0 since freshmen became eligible in 1972, trailing on • Florida High School Athletic Association 8A All- the 2009 class with 30 wins at Louisville* 1 0-0 0-0 0/0 0 1 0 State First-Team Defense vs. Penn State* 3 0-0 1.0-3 0/0 0 1 0 2018 - Senior • Had 66 tackles his senior season with three tackles for loss, six interceptions (three returned for Totals 38 0-0 2.5-5 1/0 1 7 1-(-3) • Played in the East-West Shrine Game, totaling four touchdowns) and three fumbles recovered tackles, the fifth-highest on the team • Had three interceptions, returning one for a TD, as BAITY'S 2017 GAME-BY-GAME • Started in 12 of 13 games a junior with one fumble recovery and 40 tackles • Totaled 38 tackles and a team-high seven PBUs Opponent Tackles Sacks TFL-Y FC/FR PBU Int.-Yds • All-around athlete that also played wide receiver • Helped lead UK to its first 10-win season in 41 at Southern Miss * 4 0-0 0.5-1 0/0 0 0 and had success his senior season with 33 years receptions for 730 yards and 12 touchdowns, vs. EKU* 8 0-0 0-0 0/1 0 0 • Charted a season-high six tackles vs. Georgia along including a season-best 77-yard reception. at South Carolina* 8 0-0 0-0 0/0 0 1-3 with 0.5 TFL and a QBH • Three-year letterman and two-year starter • Had five tackles, 1.0 TFL, one forced fumble and vs. Florida* 2 0-0 0-0 0/0 0 0 • Member of the school’s Student Advisory Council a PBU at Texas A&M ... His forced fumble in the vs. E. Michigan 2 0-0 0-0 0/0 2 0 and English Honor Society and served in the fourth quarter was recovered and return for a TD vs. Missouri* 6 0-0 0-0 0/0 3 0 school’s mentor program by Darius West, forcing OT • Chose Kentucky after offers from Indiana, Iowa at Miss. State* 3 0-0 0-0 0/0 0 0 • Had three tackles and a PBU in the win at Missouri State, Louisville, Minnesota, South Florida, vs. Tennessee* 3 0-0 0-0 0/0 0 0 • Recorded three tackles and an interception in the Syracuse, UCF and Wisconsin win over South Carolina vs. Ole Miss* 5 0-0 0-0 0/0 0 0 at Vanderbilt* 1 0-0 0-0 0/0 0 1-45 • Also had three tackles and PBU in the win over Personal Mississippi State • Name pronounced same as “Batey” at Georgia* 3 0-0 0-0 0/0 0 0 • Had two pass breakups in the win at Florida • Born in Tampa vs. Louisville* 2 0-0 0-0 1/0 0 0 • Third-Team Preseason All-SEC (Lindy's) • Son of Tasha Moore and Derrick Baity Sr. vs. Northwestern* 2 0-0 0-0 0/0 4 0 • Has a son, Derrick Baity III or "Champ" and a 2017 - Junior Totals 49 0-0 0.5-1 1/1 9 2-48 daughter, Trinity • Started in 12 of 13 games • A cousin of former Kentucky quarterback Shane • Had 49 tackles, sixth on the team Boyd and former UK receiver Aaron Boyd • Two interceptions (South Carolina and Vandy) and • Major is community and leadership development a team-high nine PBUs
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BAITY'S 2016 GAME-BY-GAME • One of just 28 members in UK's 1,000-yard • Helped lead his team to the state playoffs two of receiving club his last three seasons, including the school’s first- Opponent Tackles Sacks TFL-Y FC QBH PBU Int. • Graduated in December of 2018 with a degree in ever playoff win his senior season vs. Southern Miss * 5 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 community and leadership development • Four-year letterman and three-year starter at Florida * 3 0-0 0-0 0 0 1 1 • Coached by Jeff Rotsky 2018 - Senior vs. New Mexico St. * 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 1 • His recruiting finalists included Indiana, Minnesota, • Played in 12 games, earning 10 starting Pittsburgh, Illinois and Vanderbilt vs. South Carolina * 5 0-0 0-0 0 1 2 0 assignments • Honor-roll student at Alabama * 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 • Helped lead UK to its first 10-win season in 41 vs. Vanderbilt * 7 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 years Personal vs. Miss. State * 4 0-0 1.0-2 0 0 1 0 • Had two catches at Louisville, becoming the 16th • Born in Cleveland, Ohio player with at least 100 receptions in a career • Son of Melanie Mathis and Rinaldo Baker at Missouri * 3 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 • Caught a crucial 23-yard pass in the second quarter • A cousin, Larry Kennedy, played at Florida vs. Georgia * 3 0-0 0-0 0 0 1 0 vs. Mississippi State on the Bulldogs' 2-yard line, at Tennessee * 3 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 1 setting up a Benny Snell TD on the next play Community Cats vs. Austin Peay * 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 1 0 • Stayed after practice to spend time with the 2017 - Senior at Louisville * 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 Special Olympics (2015) • Missed the season with an ankle injury vs. Georgia Tech * 5 0-0 1.0-3 0 0 1 0 Dorian Says Totals 42 0-0 2.0-5 0 1 7 3 2016 - Junior • His nickname is "DB2" • Missed three games early dealing with a preseason • If he had to be stranded on an island with a BAITY'S 2015 GAME-BY-GAME hamstring injury teammate he would chose C.J. Conrad because • Returned to action vs. Vanderbilt they are both from Cleveland Opponent Tackles Sacks TFL-Y FC PBU Int. • Had one catch at Louisville for a 35-yard • One word to describe him on the field is vs. UL Lafayette 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 touchdown, his first scoring grab of the season "passionate" at South Carolina 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 • Made his first receptions of the season at Missouri, • His favorite meal is steak and crab legs vs. Florida 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 finishing with four catches for 48 yards • His sports hero is Usain Bolt vs. Missouri 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 • Became the 27th player in Kentucky history (and the fourth on the 2016 team) to surpass 1,000 vs. Eastern Kentucky 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 BAKER'S CAREER STATISTICS receiving yards in his career, and now has 1,015 vs. Auburn 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 yards as a Wildcat Year Pos. G-GS Rec. Yds. Avg. TD Long at Mississippi State 4 1-1 0-0 0 0 0 • Caught two passes for 38 yards, including a 20- 2014 WR 10-3 19 199 10.5 1 33 vs. Tennessee 4 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 yard touchdown catch in the TaxSlayer Bowl vs. 2015 WR 13-13 55 608 11.1 3 53 at Georgia 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Georgia Tech 2016 WR 10-8 14 208 14.9 2 35 at Vanderbilt 3 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 2015 - Sophomore 2018 WR 12-10 13 133 10.2 0 23 vs. Charlotte 0 0-0 1-1 0 0 0 • Started all 12 games and led the team in catches Totals 44-34 101 1,148 11.4 6 53 vs. Louisville 2 0-0 0-0 0 2 0 (55) and touchdowns (three), collecting 608 yards, Totals 19 0-0 1-1 0 2 0 including a team season-long 53 yard catch BAKER'S 2018 GAME-BY-GAME • A team-leading 26 of his catches came as first- Opponent Rec. Yds. TD Long down grabs BAITY'S SINGLE-GAME HIGHS • Had at least three catches in 11 of 12 games vs. Central Mich.* 1 21 0 21 Tackles: 8, twice, last at South Carolina, Sept 16, 2017 (6-2) • Had a strong outing in a win over Missouri, with at Florida* 0 0 0 0 Tackles for loss: 1.0, five times, last vs Penn State, Jan 1, 2019 Pass breakups: 4, vs Northwestern, Dec 29, 2017 five catches for 51 yards and his first TD of the year vs. Murray State* 4 25 0 12 QBH: 1, twice, last vs Georgia, Nov 3, 2018 • Following week was credited as sparking a UK vs. Miss. State* 1 23 0 23 Interceptions: 1, six times, last vs South Carolina, Sept 29, 2018 (-3) comeback win over EKU with a career-high eight Fumble forced: 1, twice, last at TAMU, Oct 6, 2018 vs. South Carolina* 2 29 0 20 Fumble recovery: 1, vs. EKU, Sept. 10, 2017 catches for 86 yards and two touchdowns • Had seven catches at Mississippi State and at TAMU* 1 2 0 2 Vanderbilt vs. Vanderbilt* 0 0 0 0 at Missouri* 1 8 0 8 2014 - Freshman vs. Georgia 1 4 0 4 • Played in 10 games, starting three 2 • Totaled 19 receptions for 199 yards and one at Tennessee DNP touchdown vs. MTSU* 0 0 0 0 DORIAN • Caught two passes in the win over Ohio, an eight- at Louisville 2 21 0 16 yard TD catch along with a 33-yarder that was his vs. Penn State* 0 0 0 0 season long BAKER Totals 13 133 0 23 • Caught four passes for 37 yards at Florida WIDE RECEIVER High School BAKER'S 2016 GAME-BY-GAME • A four-star prospect according to Rivals who is a Opponent Rec. Yds. TD Long 6-3 • 205 • Senior-3L mixture of size and speed at wide receiver vs. Southern Miss DNP - Injured Cleveland Heights, Ohio • Rivals ranked him the 16th-best prospect in the (Cleveland Heights) state of Ohio and 42nd-best WR in the nation at Florida 0 0 0 0 • Had 24 receptions as a senior for 573 yards and six vs. New Mexico St. * 0 0 0 0 Career touchdowns vs. South Carolina DNP - Injured • Started in 34 of 44 career games played • Averaged 23.9 yards per reception his senior year, at Alabama DNP - Injured including a season-long reception of 66 yards • Ended his career at No. 25 on UK's career receiving vs. Vanderbilt 0 0 0 0 list with 1,148 career receiving yards with 101 vs. Miss. State * 0 0 0 0 catches and six touchdown
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BAKER'S 2016 GAME-BY-GAME • Forced two fumbles in helping lead the Blue Devils • Received offers from the Southeastern Conference, to a 7-3 record in his senior year Big Ten, Big 12 and Atlantic Coast Conference, at Missouri * 4 48 0 31 • Named Defensive Lineman of the Year and earned including schools such as Vanderbilt, Indiana, Iowa, vs. Georgia * 3 42 0 24 team’s academic award three straight seasons Minnesota, West Virginia, Louisville and Pittsburgh at Tennessee * 3 35 0 16 • Was a first-team all-city selection by theHerald- Personal vs. Austin Peay * 1 10 0 10 Leader • Member of the JROTC as a Cadet First Lieutenant • Born in Cincinnati Ohio at Louisville * 1 35 1 35 • Earned the JROTC’s Presidential Physical Fitness • Son of Doug and Kelly Bates vs. Georgia Tech * 2 38 1 20 Award and two National Fitness awards • Comes from a family of athletes as father played Totals 14 208 2 35 • Chose Kentucky over offers from Lindsey Wilson football at Indiana, mother played volleyball at and Union College Morehead State, brother, Doug, is currently a tight BAKER'S 2015 GAME-BY-GAME end at Cincinnati, and grandfather, Gene Neff, Personal played basketball at Kentucky under Coach Adolph Opponent Rec. Yds. TD Long • Born in Santa Clara, Calif. Rupp from 1951-52 vs. UL Lafayette 3 50 0 2 • Son of Oliver and Tia Barnett • Major is marketing at South Carolina 4 51 0 20 • Dad, Oliver, played at UK from 1986 to 1989 and vs. Florida 4 38 0 20 finished as the Cats’ all-time sacks leader, a record Brenden Says that stood until Nov. 17, 2018 when Josh Allen • His nickname is "Batesy Boy" vs. Missouri 5 51 1 25 broke it • Other than playing in the NFL, his dream job is to vs. Eastern Kentucky 8 86 2 32 • Oliver went on to play in the NFL from 1990-95 for be a fireman vs. Auburn 6 66 0 20 the Atlanta Falcons, Buffalo Bills and San Francisco • The most influential person in his life is his father at Mississippi State 7 56 0 14 49ers because he made him into the person he is today vs. Tennessee 5 43 0 13 • Major is communications • His favorite quote he likes to live by is "it's not how hard you get hit, but it's about how hard you at Georgia 3 31 0 19 Elijah Says can get hit and keep moving forward" at Vanderbilt 7 42 0 19 • His nickname is "EB" • He is really good at doing the worm vs. Charlotte 0 0 0 0 • When he's not on the field, he enjoys drawing vs. Louisville 3 94 0 53 • He came to Kentucky because it's a family legacy • His sports hero is his dad because he taught him Totals 55 608 3 53 everything he knows and he is the G.O.A.T. • The last time he was starstruck was when he met 23 BAKER'S SINGLE-GAME HIGHS Tim Couch Receptions:8, Eastern Kentucky, Oct 03, 2015 Receiving yards: 94, Louisville, Nov 28, 2015 (3 receptions) BRAYDEN Receiving TDs: 2, Eastern Kentucky, Oct 03, 2015 Long reception:53, Louisville, Nov 28, 2015 BEREZOWITZ All-purpose yards: 94, Louisville, Nov 28, 2015 80 WIDE RECEIVER BRENDEN BATES 5-9 • 180 • Junior-SQ 39 Lexington, Ky. TIGHT END (Henry Clay)
ELIJAH 2018 - Junior BARNETT 6-4 • 240 • Freshman-HS • Practiced with the team • Dean's List (Fall 2018) Cincinnati, Ohio (Archbishop Moeller) LINEBACKER • Named to SEC Academic Honor Roll 2018 - Freshman 2017 - Sophomore 6-3 • 238 • Junior-SQ • Redshirt season • Practiced with the team Lexington, Ky. (Henry Clay) • Named to the Fall SEC Academic Honor Roll High School • Dean's List (Fall 2017) 2018 - Junior • One of the nation’s top-20 tight ends by Rivals • Noted for his receiving ability, a difficult skill to find 2016 - Freshman • Practiced with the team among tight ends in the high school ranks • Practiced with the team • Named to SEC Academic Honor Roll • Caught 17 passes for 305 yards with 11 • Dean's List (Fall 2016, Spring 2017) 2017 - Sophomore touchdowns as a senior at Archbishop Moeller in Cincinnati High School • Practiced with the team • Totaled 250 yards receiving on 14 catches with five • Played wide receiver and strong safety at Henry 2016 - r-Freshman scores as a junior Clay High School for Coach Sam Simpson • Two-time first-team All-Greater Catholic League • Had 25 catches for 316 yards and two touchdowns • Practiced with the team selection as a senior 2015 - Freshman • Accepted an invitation to the 2018 Team USA • Also had 7.5 tackles for loss as a strong safety Under-19 National Team for International Bowl IX • Excelled in the classroom with a 4.0 unweighted • Redshirt season • Coached by John Rodenberg and 4.8 weighted grade point average High School • Also three-year letter winner in track in the • Member of the National Honor Society and 200-meters and discus throw and was a power National Society of High School Scholars • Two-year starter at DE for Coach Sam Simpson forward/center for two seasons on the basketball • Named Student of the Month and Scholastic Ball • Totaled 37.5 tackles, including 14 tackles for loss team Report Athlete of the Week at Henry Clay and 7.5 sacks as a senior at Henry Clay • Was a member of the Improv Club
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Personal • If he had a hashtag to describe himself it would be Personal • Born in Austin, Texas #GoToWork • Born in Dallas, Texas • Son of Dan and Jane Berezowitz • The last time he was starstruck was when he met • Son of Tom and Lynne Best • Dad and grandfather played quarterback at Tony Romo • Tom played football at Princeton from 1985-88, Wisconsin-Whitewater • His favorite movie is The Blind Side while uncle, Paul Gunsallus, played baseball at • Double major in finance and management Louisiana Tech and his brother, Billy Best, played baseball at Greater Gwinnett College Brayden Says • Graduated in December with a double major in • Other than playing in the NFL, his dream job is to economics and finance with a perfect 4.0 GPA be a coach 53 • His favorite movie is Remember the Titans Community Cats • If he had a hashtag to describe himself it would be • Stayed after practice to spend time with the #Grind BLAKE Special Olympics (2015) • The last time he was starstruck was when he met BEST Chris Carter and Larry Fitzgerald in middle school Blake Says • Wears No. 23 because it's LeBron James' number LONG SNAPPER • He chose Kentucky because his mom is an alumna and it was a great opportunity to play for a great school 6-1 • 220 • Junior-2L • One word to describe him on the field is Duluth, Ga. (Peachtree Ridge) "consistent" 27 • He couldn't live without his dogs and family 2018 - Junior • His favorite part of game day is running out of the tunnel • Started in all 13 games as the long snapper for field BRYAN • His sports hero is any long snapper because they goals and PATs are living his dream BEREZOWITZ • Perfect on all snaps (9 field goals, 43 extra points • Second-Team 2018 Google Cloud Academic All- WIDE RECEIVER American® • 2018 Google Cloud Academic All-District® Football 5-9 • 180 • Junior-SQ Team 95 • Named to SEC Academic Honor Roll Lexington, Ky. • Dean's List (Fall 2018) with a perfect 4.0 GPA (Henry Clay) QUINTON 2017 - Sophomore 2018 - Junior • Started in 13 games as the long snapper for field BOHANNA • Practiced with the team goals and PATs • Dean's List (Fall 2018) • Perfect on all snaps (13 field goals, 32 extra points) NOSE GUARD • Named to SEC Academic Honor Roll • Named to the Fall SEC Academic Honor Roll • Dean's List (Fall 2017) 6-4 • 340 • Sophomore-1L 2017 - Sophomore Cordova, Tenn. (Cordova) • Practiced with the team 2016 - r-Freshman • Named to the Fall SEC Academic Honor Roll • Started in 13 games as the long snapper for field • Dean's List (Fall 2017) goals and PATs 2018 - Sophomore • Perfect on all snaps (19 field goals, 45 extra points) • Started in seven of 12 games played, including the 2016 - Freshman • Integral part of setting up kicker Austin MacGinnis final six • Practiced with the team to hit two game-winning field goals (51-yarder • Totaled 17 tackles, 1.0 sacks, 4.0 TFL, one forced • Dean's List (Fall 2016, Spring 2017) vs. Mississippi State and a 47-yarder at No. 11 fumble and one fumble recovery Louisville) • Got his first career sack in the win over MTSU High School • Named to the Fall SEC Academic Honor Roll • Started in the Florida game before leaving early • Played wide receiver and defensive back at Henry • Dean's List (Spring 2016, Fall 2016, Spring 2017) with an ankle injury Clay High School for Coach Sam Simpson • Did not play vs. Murray State with injury • Had 21 catches for 297 yards as a senior 2015 - Freshman • Also had 65 tackles and three interceptions • Redshirt season 2017 - Freshman • Excelled in the classroom with a 4.0 unweighted • Dean's List (Fall 2015) • Played in 12 of 13 games, starting the last five at and 4.8 weighted grade point average nose guard • Member of the National Honor Society and High School • Totaled 14 tackles and one PBU National Society of High School Scholars • Three-year starter at long snapper and offensive • Named Student of the Month and Scholastic line, helping the Lions chart a 7-4 record in his High School Athlete of the Week at Henry Clay senior season • Three-star prospect by all the major recruiting • Also was a two-year letter winner in baseball at services Personal Peachtree Ridge • Ranks as the No. 45 defensive tackle in the 2017 class • Born in Austin, Texas • Earned a National Merit Scholarship to Kentucky • Rivals says “His explosive power is impressive, as • Son of Dan and Jane Berezowitz • Named to the All-Academic first team in 2014 with are his first couple of steps. He gets off the ball • Dad and grandfather played quarterback at a 4.1 grade point average with the kind of quickness you rarely see in an Wisconsin-Whitewater • Founder of MENtoring, a mentoring group for interior defensive lineman of his size, at his age, • Double major in finance and management freshman student-athletes and he is very fast in pursuit” • Also a member of the Student-Athlete Leadership • A three-time member of the Tennessee Sports Bryan Says Team at PRHS Writers Association Class 6A All-State team • Other than playing in the NFL, his dream job is to • Coached by Mark Fleetwood • Named 2016 American Family Insurance All-USA coach football or work in the front office of a team • Applied only to Kentucky but had interest from Tennessee Football First-Team Defense • His sports heroes are LeBron James and Eric Decker Clemson, Southern Methodist and Princeton
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• Picked for the Autozone Liberty Bowl High School vs. Ole Miss* 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 Central Michigan ... Finished the day with three All-Star game snags for 48 yards and a TD, all career bests at Vanderbilt* 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 • 2016 Class 6A Mr. Football finalist • Had an impressive 91 tackles (52 solo) his senior at Georgia* 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 2017 - Junior season with 24 tackles for loss and 19 sacks in vs. Louisville* 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 1 • Played in four games on special teams helping lead Cordova to a 12-2 overall record and vs. Northwestern* 3 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 • Named to SEC Academic Honor Roll an appearance in the TSSAA 6A semifinals Totals 14 0-0 0.0-0 0 0 0 1 • Dean's List (Fall 2017) • Had 79 tackles and 12 sacks as a junior • Coached by Anthony Jones 2016 - Sophomore • Chose Kentucky after offers from Ole Miss, BOHANNA'S SINGLE-GAME HIGHS • Saw action in the win over Austin Peay Louisville and Memphis Tackles: 3, four times, last vs Georgia, Nov 3, 2018 (1-2) • Named to SEC Academic Honor Roll Sacks: 1.0, vs Middle Tennessee, Nov 17, 2018 (8 yards) TFL: 1.0, 4x, last at Louisville, Nov 24, 2018 (2 yards) • Dean's List (Fall 2016) Personal PBU: 1, vs Louisville, Nov 25, 2017 • Caught a nine-yard pass in the TaxSlayer Bowl • Born in Memphis, Tenn. Forced Fumble: 1, vs Vanderbilt, Oct 20, 2018 • Son of Estella Bohanna and Courtney Harris Fumble Recovery: 1, vs Vanderbilt, Oct 20, 2018 2015 - r-Freshman • Brother, Joseph Bohanna, played football at Lincoln • Practiced with the team University while an uncle, Brian Ingram, played • Dean's List (Fall 2015) at Tennessee and went on to play for the New • Named to SEC Academic Honor Roll England Patriots and the San Diego Chargers 33 • Major is pre-information communication 2014 - Freshman technology • Redshirt season DAVID • Dean's List (Fall 2014) Quinton Says • His nickname is "Big Bo" BOUVIER High School • He chose Kentucky because it was a great fit and it • Played for Bill Letton at Lexington Catholic HS, felt like family WIDE RECEIVER where he helped lead the Knights to a combined • Other than playing in the NFL, his dream job is to 33-9 record in his three seasons as a starter take care of his mom and grandmother 5-9 • 168 • Senior-SQ • Knights’ all-time leader in receptions and receiving • His favorite movie is Blue Hill Avenue Lexington, Ky. (Lexington Catholic) yards after compiling an impressive 3,156 yards on • Most people don't know that he is also a good 215 catches basketball player • First-team all-city as a junior after catching 78 Career passes for 1,138 yards and 11 touchdowns • Played in 19 career games with two starting BOHANNA'S CAREER STATISTICS • Helped the Knights win three region assignments championships Year Pos. G-GS Tackles Sacks-Yds. TFL-Yds. FF FR PBU QBH • Totaled 218 yards receiving with 17 catches and • 2014 National Guard Border Bowl Kentucky All-Star 2017 NG 12-5 14 0-0 0-0 0 0 1 0 two scores • Also was an all-state track performer as a senior, 2018 NG 12-7 17 1.0-8 4.0-16 1 1 0 0 • Had a remarkable senior season, ranking third on finishing fourth in the 400 meter dash, 10th in the the team in receiving yards (209) and fourth in Totals 23-11 31 1.0-8 4.0-16 1 1 1 0 200 meters and sixth in the 4x400 relay catches (16) • Honor-roll student and member of the Beta Club, • Nominee for the 2018 Burlsworth Trophy which Service Club and Spanish Honor Society BOHANNA'S 2018 GAME-BY-GAME is given to the most outstanding football player Opponent Tackles Sacks TFL-Y FC/FR QBH Int. PBU who began his career as a walk-on and has shown Personal vs. Central Mich. 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 outstanding performance on the field • Born in Lexington, Ky. • Earned a full scholarship from Coach Stoops during • Name is pronounced “BOO-vee-ay (long "a” sound) at Florida* 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 2018 fall camp • Son of Joe and Jeanne Bouvier vs. Murray State DNP (Injury) • Graduated in May of 2018 with a two degrees vs. Miss. State 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 - marketing and management - and a minor in Community Cats vs. South Carolina 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 communications • Volunteered at Big Brothers/Big Sisters Bowl for • Named to the 2018 Google Cloud Academic All- at TAMU 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 Kids' Sake, bowling and spending time with the District® Football Team children with cancer (2015) vs. Vanderbilt 1 0-0 1.0-1 1/1 0 0 0 • Four-time member of the SEC Academic Honor Roll • Stayed after practice to spend time with the at Missouri* 2 0-0 1.0-4 0/0 0 0 0 • Four-time Dean's List honoree Special Olympics (2015) vs. Georgia* 3 0-0 0.5-1 0/0 0 0 0 • Volunteered at the Indian Summer Camp for 2018 - Senior at Tennessee* 1 0-0 0-0 0/0 0 0 0 children’s cancer survivors (2015) • Played in all 13 games with two starts vs. MTSU* 3 1.0-8 1.0-8 0/0 0 0 0 • Third on the team in receiving yards (209) and David Says at Louisville* 1 0-0 1.0-2 0/0 0 0 0 fourth in catches (16) • His nickname is “Bouv" vs. Penn State* 0 0-0 0-0 0/0 0 0 0 • Third on the team with two receiving TDs • He chose Kentucky because it was his dream Totals 17 1.0-8 4.0-16 1/1 0 0 0 • Named to the 2018 Google Cloud Academic All- school District® Football Team • Other than playing in the NFL, his dream job is to • Named to SEC Academic Honor Roll BOHANNA'S 2017 GAME-BY-GAME be a pro baseball player • Had back-to-back crucial catches on UK's 81-yard • If he had a hashtag to describe himself it would be Opponent Tackles Sacks TFL-Y FC QBH Int. PBU final drive in the fourth quarter to help the Cats #Baller at Southern Miss 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 defeat Missouri, 15-14 • The last time he was starstruck was the last time vs. EKU 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 • Earned his first career start at Texas A&M he saw Coach Stoops • Caught a 29-yard touchdown pass in the first vs. Florida 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 quarter at Florida, his second TD in as many games vs. E. Michigan 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 • Scored his first collegiate touchdown on a 24-yard vs. Miss. State 3 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 pass from Gunnar Hoak just before halftime vs. vs. Tennessee 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0
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BOUVIER'S CAREER STATISTICS since Randall Cobb had 84 in 2010 • Named SEC Freshman of the Week (Oct. 9) after • Had returned 25 kickoffs for an average of 21.6 leading UK with 128 all-purpose yards in the Year Pos. G-GS Rec. Yds. Avg. TD Long yards Wildcats’ 40-34 win over Missouri 2015 WR 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 • Had two punt returns for TDs on just five total • Caught three passes for 49 yards vs. the Tigers 2016 WR 2-0 1 9 0 9.0 9 returns, a 58-yard punt return for a TD in the first ... All three catches went for first downs on UK 2017 WR 4-0 0 0 0 0 0 quarter vs. Penn State and 67-yarder at Missouri scoring drives • One of just three players nationally with two punt • In the fourth quarter, he caught a pass in the flat 2018 WR 13-2 16 209 13.1 2 29 returns for a TD and apparently was tackled for no gain when he Totals 19-2 17 218 12.8 2 29 • Named to the All-Bowl Team by the AP and USA broke the tackle, zig-zagged all the way across the Today aftercatching five passes for 84 yards and field, and broke another tackle before finally being BOUVIER'S CAREER STATS returning a punt for a TD in the win over Penn stopped for a 20-yard gain State in the Citrus Bowl ... Marked the first punt Year PR Yds. Avg. TD Long return for a TD in the Citrus Bowl since 1992 and High School 2018 10 52 5.2 0 21 UK's first punt return for a touchdown in a bowl • Considered to be one of the most dynamic Totals 10 52 5.2 0 21 game in school history playmakers in the country • Second-Team All-SEC All-Purpose Performer • A four-star prospect by all the major recruiting BOUVIERS'S 2018 GAME-BY-GAME (Coaches, Athlon) services • Ranked tied for fifth in the SEC in receptions per • Ranked one of the top 100 players in the 2017 Opponent Rec. Yds. TD PR Yds TD game (5.2) and fifth in kick return average (22.5) class by ESPN and Scout vs. CMU 3 48 1 4 41 0 • Caught six balls for 86 yards and a career-high two • Ranked as the nation’s No. 5 athlete by 247Sports at Florida 2 43 1 0 0 0 touchdowns in the win at Louisville • Scout lists him as the No. 60 overall prospect in • Named SEC Special Teams Player of the Week the class vs. MSU 0 0 0 1 2 0 after setting career highs with 13 catches for 166 • Drawing comparisons to former UK athlete Randall vs. MSST 0 0 0 0 0 0 yards in Kentucky’s 15-14 win at Missouri ... the Cobb as he played quarterback in high school vs. USC 1 21 0 1 7 0 13 receptions tied for the second-most in school but can also play wide receiver and several other history ... His 166 receiving yards is ninth-best in positions on offense and special teams at TAMU* 0 0 0 2 1 0 school history and most for a Wildcat since 2010 • Ended his senior season throwing for 1,366 yards, vs. Vandy 0 0 0 1 1 0 ... Caught two passes on UK’s game-winning drive rushing for 2,277 yards and accounting for 57 total TDs at Mizzou 2 43 0 0 0 0 late in the fourth quarter ... Also had a 67-yard • Named the 2016 Division II Offensive Player of the punt return for a touchdown ... Totaled a ca- Year, the Northeast Ohio Inland District Offensive vs. Georgia 3 15 0 0 0 0 reer-high 229 all-purpose yards against the Tigers Player of the Year and Trumbull County Player of at UT 3 19 0 0 0 0 • Made all three of UK’s pass receptions in the win the Year over Vanderbilt • Runner-up for Mr. Football in Ohio vs. MTSU* 0 0 0 0 0 0 • Caught three passes for 55 yards and one touch- • Named the 2017 Male Athlete of the Year by The at UofL 1 16 0 0 0 0 down at Texas A&M ... His 54-yard TD reception in Vindicator vs. Penn St. 1 4 0 0 0 0 the first quarter tied his career long, which came • Helped lead the Raiders to an 11-2 overall record earlier this year at Florida and a trip to the Division II Regional Championship Totals 16 209 2 10 52 0 • Hauled in a 54-yard bomb for a third-quarter • Owns or shares 16 school records and is Ohio’s touchdown at Florida, his first career TD sixth all-time rusher with 7,387 yards and 10th in BOUVIER'S SINGLE-GAME HIGHS • Third-Team Offense & Run Specialist Preseason rushing touchdowns with 91 Receptions:3, three times, last at Tennessee, Nov 10, 2018 All-SEC (Coaches) • Also excelled in basketball, averaging 24.0 points, Receiving yards: 48, vs Central Michigan, Sept 1, 2018 (3 receptions) • Third-Team All-Purpose Preseason All-SEC (Athlon 6.0 rebounds and 7.0 assists per game as a senior Receiving TDs: 1, twice, last at Florida, Sept 8, 2018 (2 receptions) Punt Returns: 4 vs Central Michigan, Sept 1, 2018 Sports) • Named to the Special Mention team in Division I Punt Return Yards: 41 vs Central Michigan, Sept 1, 2018 (4 returns) • Paul Hornung Award Preseason Watch List by the Ohio Associated Press Long reception:29, at Florida, Sept 8, 2018 • Picked Kentucky after offers from Penn State, All-purpose yards: 89, vs Central Michigan, Sept 1, 2018 2017 - Freshman Indiana, Michigan State, Michigan and Nebraska • Coaches' All-SEC Freshman Team • Played in all 13 games Personal • Caught 17 passes for 210 yards • Name is pronounced "Bowden (BO-den)" • Set the UK freshman records for most kickoff • Son of Melissa Phillips and Lynn Bowden Sr. 1 returns in a season (37), game (7 vs. Louisville on • Has a son, Lynn Bowden III Nov. 25) and most kickoff yards in a season (869) • Major is community leadership and development • His seven kick returns vs. Louisville ranks tied LYNN for fifth in the SEC history books for most kickoff Lynn Says returns in a game • His nickname is "Six" BOWDEN JR. • His 37 kick returns in 2017 ranks seventh in the SEC • He chose Kentucky because he felt it was the right for most kickoff returns in a season place with a great coaching staff and the most WIDE RECEIVER • His 869 kickoff return yards ranks eighth for most comfortable place for himself and his family yards returned in SEC history • When he's not on the field he enjoys playing 6-1 • 195 • Sophomore-1L • Averaged 23.5 yards per kick return basketball Youngstown, Ohio (Warren Harding) • The former quarterback completed 3-of-4 pass • One word to describe him on the field is "calm" attempts for 92 yards • Other than playing in the NFL, his dream job is to • Had a career-high 192 all-purpose yards in the win manage his own business 2018 - Sophomore over Vanderbilt • Started in all 12 of 13 games played • Had a 93-yard kickoff return against the 'Dores, • Led the team in catches (67), receiving yards (745) UK’s longest since 2009, to set up a touchdown and TD catches (5) • Also caught three passes for a career-high 79 yards • His 67 catches broke the school record for most by ... All three receptions were good for first downs, a sophomore in school history ... Derek Abney had two of which came on touchdown drives 66 catches as a sophomore in 2001 • His 67 receptions were the most for a Wildcat
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BOWDEN'S CAREER STATISTICS BOWDEN'S SINGLE-GAME HIGHS
Year G-GS Att. Yds. Avg. TD LG Rec Yds. Avg. TD LG Passes attempted: 1, four times, last vs Louisville, Nov 24, 2018 Passes completed: 1, three times, last vs. Ole Miss, Nov 4, 2017 95 2017 13-0 12 37 3.1 0 9 17 210 12.4 0 35 Passing yards: 36 vs Tennessee, Oct 28, 2017 Rush attempts:3, at South Carolina, Sept 16, 2017 2018 13-12 9 25 2.8 0 12 67 745 11.1 5 54 Rush yards: 13, vs Florida, Sept 23, 2017 (2 carries) MILES Totals 26-12 21 62 3.0 0 12 84 955 11.4 5 54 Rush TDs: n/a Long rush: 9, vs Florida, Sept 23, 2017 Receptions:13, at Missouri, Oct 27, 2018 BUTLER BOWDEN'S CAREER STATISTICS Receiving yards: 166, at Missouri, Oct 27, 2018 (13 receptions) Receiving TDs: 2, 3x, last at Louisville, Nov 24, 2018 KICKER Year KOR Yds. Avg. TD Long PR Yds. Avg. Long TD Long reception:54, twice, last at Texas A&M, Oct 7, 2018 Kick returns: 7, vs Louisville, Nov 24, 2017 2017 37 869 23.5 0 93 0 0 0 0 0 Kick return yards: 123, vs Tennessee, Oct 28, 2017 2018 25 539 21.6 0 42 5 146 29.2 67 2 Long kick return: 93, at Vanderbilt, Nov 11, 2017 5-9 • 165 • Senior-1L Punt returns: 2, twice, last vs Penn State, Jan 1, 2018 Paducah, Ky. (Tilghman) Totals 62 1408 22.7 0 93 5 146 29.2 67 2 Punt return yards: 68, vs Penn State, Jan 1, 2018 Long punt return: 67, vs Missouri, Oct 27, 2018 Punt return TD: 1, twice, last vs Penn State, Jan 1, 2019 Career BOWDEN'S 2018 GAME-BY-GAME All-purpose yards: 229, at Missouri, Oct 27, 2018 • Saw action in 20 career games Opponent Att Yds TD Rec Yds TD Lg KR Yds TD PR Yds TD • Hit 11 of 15 field goals with a career long of 46 vs. vs. CMU* 0 0 0 5 17 0 11 5 102 0 0 0 0 Charlotte in 2015 vs. UF* 0 0 0 4 79 1 54 2 33 0 0 0 0 • Hit 51 of 52 PATs in his career, including a streak of 32 50 in a row, dating back to 2015 vs. MSU* 0 0 0 8 89 0 25 1 9 0 0 0 0 • Four-time member of the SEC Academic Honor Roll vs. MSST* 0 0 0 3 15 0 6 2 36 0 0 0 0 JAMARI • First-team 2018 Google Cloud Academic All- vs. USC* 0 0 0 4 18 0 11 1 42 0 0 0 0 BROWN American Football Team • Graduated in December of 2018 with a BBA in at TAMU* 0 0 0 3 55 1 54 0 0 0 0 0 0 finance and a BS in accounting with a minor in DEFENSIVE BACK vs. Vandy* 2 5 0 3 18 1 11 2 47 0 0 0 0 economics at Mizzou* 0 0 0 13 166 0 45 0 0 0 2 63 1 • Earned Dean's List honors seven times • Held a perfect 4.0 GPA vs. UGA* 1 0 0 6 52 0 19 1 36 0 0 0 0 6-1 • 187 • Freshman-HS vs. UT* 2 1 0 6 57 0 16 2 45 0 1 15 0 Sunrise, Fla. (Blanche Ely) 2018 - Senior • Team’s second-leading scorer with 61 points, vs. MTSU 1 12 0 1 9 0 8 4 86 0 0 0 0 making seven field goals and all 40 of his extra- 2018 - Freshman at UofL* 2 7 0 6 86 2 32 3 82 0 0 0 0 points • Redshirt season vs. PSU* 1 0 0 5 84 0 54 2 21 0 2 68 1 • Hit 7 of 11 FGs • Hit a career-high eight PATs at Louisville High School Totals 9 25 0 67 745 5 54 25 539 0 5 146 2 • Earned a full scholarship in the 2018 fall camp • Tall cornerback received offers from every Power 5 • Was a semifinalist for the prestigious 2018 conference in the nation BOWDEN'S 2017 GAME-BY-GAME Campbell Award which recognizes the nation's • One of the nation’s top-100 cornerbacks according best football scholar-athlete Pass Att./ to the 247 Sports composite ranking Opponent Att Yds TD Rec Yds. TD KR Yds TD Comp/Yds • First-team 2018 Google Cloud Academic All- • Missed time with injuries during his senior season American Football Team at So. Miss 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/0/0 but still had an interception, eight pass breakups, • 2018 Google Cloud Academic All-District® Football vs. EKU 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 51 0 0/0/0 a fumble recovery and returned a kickoff for a Team touchdown at USC 3 10 0 0 0 0 1 16 0 0/0/0 • Named to SEC Academic Honor Roll • Also saw playing time as a wide receiver vs. Florida 2 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1/1/24 • Coached by Calvin Davis 2017 - Junior • His numerous offers included, among others, vs. EMU 1 5 0 2 19 0 1 26 0 0/0/0 • Handled punting duties in the Vanderbilt game Auburn, Mississippi State, South Carolina, Illinois, vs. Mizzou 0 0 0 3 49 0 3 79 0 0/0/0 with three punts for a 38.7 average and all three Oregon, Louisville, North Carolina State and inside the 20 yard line at Miss. St. 1 -1 0 3 38 0 5 112 0 0/0/0 Pittsburgh • Named to SEC Academic Honor Roll vs. UT 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 123 0 1/1/36 • Dean's List (Fall 2017) Personal vs. UM 2 3 0 2 22 0 6 108 0 1/1/32 • Born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida 2016 - Sophomore at Vandy 2 0 0 3 79 0 2 113 0 0/0/0 • Son of LaKiesha Owens • Practiced with the team • Major is sociology at Georgia 0 0 0 2 3 0 3 69 0 0/0/0 • Named to SEC Academic Honor Roll • Dean's List (Spring 2016, Fall 2016, Spring 2017) vs. UofL 1 7 0 0 0 0 7 110 0 0/0/0 Jamari Says vs. NW 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 62 0 0/0/0 • His nickname is "Mario" 2015 - r-Freshman • Other than playing in the NFL, his dream job is to Totals 12 37 0 17 210 0 37 869 0 3/4/92 • In relief of an injured Austin MacGinnis, he work with computers stepped up with his first four career field goals, • If he could learn to do anything he would learn to including a long of 46 fix computers • Kicked off in five games and made 11 PATs • He chose to play football at Kentucky because he • First career action came in kickoff duty vs. Eastern fell in love with it the very first day Kentucky, also making 4-of-5 PAT attempts • Also served in kickoff duty vs. Auburn and Georgia • Was 7-for-7 in PAT attempts in UK’s win over Charlotte, connecting on 3-of-3 field goal attempts, including his career long of 46 • Made a 20-yard field goal vs. Louisville
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• Named to SEC Academic Honor Roll BUTLER'S SINGLE-GAME HIGHS T.J. Says • Dean's List (Spring 2015, Fall 2015) • One word to describe him on the field is "intense" Points scored: 16, vs Charlotte, Nov 21, 2015 Kick PATs: 8, at Louisville, Nov 24, 2018 • His favorite movie is Star Wars 2014 - Freshman Points by kicking: 16, vs Charlotte, Nov 21, 2015 • His sports heroes are LeBron James and Reggie • Redshirt season Field goals made: 3, vs vs Charlotte, Nov 21, 2015 White Field goal attempts:3, vs Charlotte, Nov 21, 2015 • Dean's List (Fall 2014) Longest field goal:46, vs Charlotte, Nov 21, 2015 • Most people don't know that he used to be Kickoffs: 11, vs Charlotte, Nov 21, 2015 (661 yards) involved in the sport of fencing High School Touchbacks: 2, vs Charlotte, Nov 21, 2015 • Other than playing in the NFL, his dream job is to • Three-year starter at Paducah Tilghman under be a video game tester Coach Randy Wyatt, who played at Kentucky in the 1990s CARTER'S CAREER STATISTICS • Finished his career as a kicker with 212 points, the most in school history 90 Year Pos. G-GS Tackles TFL-Yds. Sacks-Yds. FC/FR QBH PBU • Holds school records for longest field goal (49 2016 DE 11-0 11 0.5-0 0-0 0 0 1 yards), most field goals made in a season (13) and 2017 DE 13-12 18 3.0-17 3.0-17 0 2 1 a career (26) T.J. 2018 DE 13-4 16 2.5-7 1.0-4 0 4 3 • Ranks fourth in the state for field goals made in a season and is fifth in field goals made in a career CARTER Totals 37-16 45 6.0-24 4.0-21 0 6 5 • Two-time all-conference selection • Also a starter in soccer and a pitcher/utility player DEFENSIVE END CARTER'S 2018 GAME-BY-GAME in baseball Opponent Tackles Sacks TFL-Y FC/FR QBH PBU • Named Mr. Tilghman, and was selected as the 6-4 • 265 • Junior-2L vs. Central Mich.* 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Paducah Sun Teen of the Year for 2013-14 Mableton, Ga. at Florida* 2 0-0 0-0 0 1 1 • Graduated as Tilghman’s salutatorian with a 4.0+ (Whitefield Academy) grade point average vs. Murray State* 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 • Member of the National Honor Society, Beta Club vs. Miss. State* 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 2018 - Junior and Student Council vs. South Carolina 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 • Played in all 13 games with four starts Personal • Totaled 16 tackles, 2.5 TFL , four QBH and three at TAMU 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 • Born in Paducah, Ky. pass breakups vs. Vanderbilt 1 0-0 0-0 0 1 0 • Son of Dr. Danny and Lori Butler • Totaled two tackles, one pass breakup and one QB at Missouri 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 hurry in the win at Florida • Completed an internship for class credit over vs. Georgia 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 the summer of 2018 in Washington D.C. with an at Tennessee 4 0-0 1.5-3 0 1 0 insurance firm 2017 - Sophomore • Started in 12 of 13 games vs. MTSU 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 1 Community Cats • Totaled 18 tackles, 3.0 TFL, 3.0 sacks, 3 QBH and at Louisville 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 • Stayed after practice to spend time with the one PBU vs. Penn State 3 1.0-4 1.0-4 0 1 1 • Had a career-high four tackles, including his first Special Olympics (2015) Totals 16 1.0-4 2.5-7 0 4 3 • Served food to homeless people for Lighthouse career sack for a loss of 11 yards vs. Tennessee Ministries (2015) • Had a sack and a QBH in the win at Vanderbilt • Volunteered at the Indian Summer Camp for • Recorded two tackles in the season opener at CARTER'S 2017 GAME-BY-GAME children’s cancer survivors (2015) Southern Miss, vs. EKU and at Mississippi State Opponent Tackles Sacks TFL-Y FC QBH PBU • Participated in food packing and delivery for God’s at Southern Miss* 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Pantry (2015) 2016 - Freshman • Saw action in 11 games vs. EKU* 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Miles Says • Recorded a career-high three tackles vs. Austin at South Carolina* 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 1 • His nickname is "Money Man" Peay vs. Florida* 0 0-0 0-0 0 1 0 • One word to describe him on the field is "focused" vs. E. Michigan* 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 High School • His life's theme song is "Don't Worry, Be Happy" by vs. Missouri* 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Bobby McFerrin • Earned first-team All-South Region 6-A and first- at Miss. State* 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 • When he's not playing football he enjoys playing team All-Cobb County honors as a senior playing ping-pong and cooking defensive end and offensive tackle at Whitefield vs. Tennessee* 4 1.0-11 1.0-11 0 0 0 • His favorite part of the game is when the crowd Academy vs. Ole Miss* 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 gets loud • Four-year letter winner and three-year starter at Vanderbilt* 1 1.0-3 1.0-3 0 1 0 • Totaled 68 tackles, including 10 for loss as a senior • Also charted six sacks and 18 quarterback hurries at Georgia* 1 1.0-3 1.0-3 0 0 0 BUTLER'S CAREER STATISTICS • Was the Wolfpack’s sack leader as a sophomore vs. Louisville* 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Year Punts Avg. Long I-20 FG PAT Points Long FG and junior vs. Northwestern 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 2015 4-4 11-12 23 46 • Named Defensive Player of the Game vs. Walker Totals 18 3.0-17 3.0-17 0 2 1 2017 3 38.7 45 3 0 0 0 0 after recording six tackles for loss and a sack in addition to four pancake blocks on the offensive 2018 7-11 40-40 61 40 CARTER'S 2016 GAME-BY-GAME line as a junior Totals 3 38.7 45 3 11-15 51-52 84 46 • Coached by Quinn Gray Opponent Tackles Sacks TFL-Y FC QBH PBU • Chose UK over Memphis, Samford and Wyoming vs. Southern Miss DNP BUTLER'S FIELD GOALS BY DISTANCE at Florida 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Personal Year 1-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50+ Total Long vs. New Mexico St. 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 • Born in Atlanta, Ga. 2015 0-0 2-2 1-1 1-1 0-1 4-4 46 • Son of Jacqueline and Jerald Carter vs. South Carolina DNP 2018 0-0 3-3 3-5 1-3 0-0 7-11 40 • Major is information communication technology at Alabama 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Totals 0-0 5-5 4-6 2-4 0-1 11-15 46 vs. Vanderbilt 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0
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CARTER'S 2016 GAME-BY-GAME • SEC Community Service Team • Named Third-Team Athlon Sports Freshman All- • John Mackey Tight End of the Week HM (10/2) America vs. Mississippi State 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 • Mackey Award Watch List • Tabbed to the SEC All-Freshman Team by the at Missouri 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 • 2018 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team nominee league coaches, the first tight end honored for UK vs. Georgia 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 • Wuerffel Trophy Watch List since 2010 at Tennessee 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 • Had two catches for 12 yards, including the two- • Was on the John Mackey Award Midseason Watch yard game-winning touchdown on the final play in List, one of just two freshman tight ends on the list vs. Austin Peay 3 0-0 0.5-0 0 0 0 the win over Missouri • Played in all 12 games with nine starts at Louisville 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 • Had a season-high three catches for 31 yards in the • Earned consistent praise from the coaching staff vs. Georgia Tech 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 1 win over South Carolina, earning him John Mackey for his service in run blocking in the first three Totals 11 0-0 0.5-0 0 0 1 Tight End of the Week honorable mention games of the year, before breaking out with his • Caught two passes for 22 yards in UK's win over first three career catches for 55 yards and a TD in Mississippi State the win over No. 23 Missouri CARTER'S SINGLE-GAME HIGHS • Made his fourth-straight start in a season opener • Graduated a semester early and enrolled at Tackles: 4, twice, last at Tennessee, Nov 10, 2018 ... The last Wildcat to start four straight season Kentucky in January of 2015 Sacks: 1.0, four times, last vs Penn State, Jan 1, 2019 TFLs: 1.5, at Tennessee, Nov 18, 2018 openers was cornerback Trevard Lindley in 2006-09 • Named to the SEC Academic Honor Roll PBU: 1, four times, last vs Penn State, Jan 1, 2019 • Second-Team Offense Preseason All-SEC (Phil Steele, QBH: 1, six times, last vs Penn State, Jan 1, 2019 Athlon Sports, Lindy's) Third-Team Preseason All- High School SEC (Media) • A four-star prospect by Scout, Rivals and • Third-Team Preseason All-SEC (Coaches) 247Sports.com and three-star player by ESPN • Considered by all four services to be one of the 87 2017 - Junior best tight end prospects in the nation • Phil Steele All-SEC Third Team • Helped lead his team to a conference championship • John Mackey Award Watch List in 2013, the first for the school since 1971 C.J. • Coaches' Preseason All-SEC Third Team • In 2014, Keystone went 8-2 and qualified for the • Fall SEC Academic Honor Roll Division IV playoffs for the first time in school CONRAD • Dean's List (Fall 2017) history • Started in 10 of 11 games played • Lettered all four years and on top of playing tight TIGHT END • Suffered a season-ending foot injury in the Georgia end also played free safety, defensive end and split game ... Had surgery on Nov. 21 end his freshman and sophomore seasons 6-5 • 252 • Senior-3L • Was second on the team in receiving yards with • Started varsity midway through his freshman 286 yards on 16 catches ... Averaged 17.9 yards per season and ended his career with 180 catches for LaGrange, Ohio (Keystone) catch (2nd on the team) 2,436 yards, 32 receiving touchdowns and two • Had a season-high five catches for 75 yards and a punt returns for a touchdown Career score vs. Ole Miss • Senior season ended with 55 receptions for 752 • Played in 49 career games with 42 starts • Had a receiving TD in the UK's first two games, yards, 10 receiving touchdowns, one rushing • Totaled 80 catches with 1,015 receiving yards and becoming the first UK tight end with a receiving touchdown and one punt return for a TD 12 touchdowns touchdown in consecutive games since Jacob • Included in those stats was an impressive • Became the 28th player to reach 1,000 yards Tamme on Nov. 24 and Dec. 31, 2007 performance in the school’s first-ever playoff receiving game, making nine catches for 114 yards and one • His 12 career TDs catches are the second-most TD 2016 - Sophomore touchdown, adding 12 tackles and two sacks on receptions by a tight end in UK history, one behind • Started in 11 of 13 games played defense James Whalen (13 from 1997-99) • Fourth on the team in receiving with 19 catches for • On the defensive side, he had 170 career tackles • Ended his illustrious career at No. 28 on the career 262 yards and four TDs and six interceptions receiving yards chart • Had a career day vs. New Mexico State, catching • Participated in the 2014 Columbus Nike Football • Named the winner of the 2018 Pop Warner five passes for a career-high 133 yards Training Camp and won the MVP award for the National College Football Award which recogniz- • Also had a career-long 72-yard receiving TD tight ends and receivers group es a college graduating senior who has made a • First UK player with three receiving touchdowns • Earned an invitation to Nike’s exclusive The difference on the field, in the classroom and in in a game since Dicky Lyons, Jr. vs. Florida on Oct. Opening 2014 his community, and serves as a role model to Pop 20, 2007 • Was awarded the annual Lorain County Golden Warner's young student-athletes • First UK tight end with 100 receiving yards in a Helmet Award, which is presented to the county’s • Named to the 2018 SEC Community Service Team game since Jacob Tamme vs. Tennessee on Nov. top senior football player and was nominee for the 2018 Allstate AFCA Good 24, 2007 • Only the second player in school history to earn Works Team and the Wuerffel Trophy • His 133 receiving yards are the third-most the award, with the last coming in 1972 • Three-time Mackey Award Watch List member, receiving yards by a tight end in school history and • Was named 2014 All-Ohio second team, and the (nation’s best tight end) most in a game since James Whalen had 151 vs. 2014 All-Northeast Lakes District, All-Lorain County • Four-time member of the SEC Academic Honor Roll Georgia in 1999 and All-Patriot Athletic Conference first teams • Earned All-SEC honors as a junior • The 133 receiving yards are the 10th-most by a • Named the PAC’s Offensive Player of the Year and • Graduated in December of 2018 with a degree in player at Kroger Field and second-most by a tight earned a PAC Scholar-Athlete Award communications end in Kroger Field history • All-Ohio special mention his junior season and All- • Named the John Mackey Tight End of the Week Ohio third team his sophomore season 2018 - Senior (Team Captain) after the New Mexico State game • A four-year varsity letterman in basketball, helping • Played in all 13 games with 12 starting assignments • Named to the John Mackey Award Midseason the team to the conference championship his • Totaled 30 catches for 318 yards and three TDs Award Watch List (nation’s top tight end) freshman season and earning several all-county, • Posted season highs on Senior Day vs. MTSU with • Named to the SEC Academic Honor Roll all-conference and all-district honors four catches for 51 yards, including an 11-yard TD • Honor roll student that was named to the scholar- catch 2015 - Freshman athlete list every season, keeping a 3.5 GPA or • Named to the SEC Academic Honor Roll • Led all SEC freshman tight ends with 15 catches for higher • Accepted an invitation to play in the East-West 149 yards and one touchdown • Chose Kentucky over Ole Miss, Illinois, Indiana, Shrine Game Arkansas and Duke
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Personal CONRAD'S 2017 GAME-BY-GAME • Born in Fairview, Ohio • Son of Mike and Lois Conrad who both played Opponent Rec. Yds. TD Long 29 basketball at Tiffin University at Southern Miss * 3 97 1 59 • Brother, Austin, is currently a sophomore vs. EKU* 2 28 1 23 YUSUF defensive end at Ohio at South Carolina* 2 36 0 20 • Sister, Mackenzie, played collegiate softball at vs. Florida* 2 34 1 23 Akron and Coastal Carolina CORKER II vs. E. Michigan 0 0 0 0 SAFETY Community Cats vs. Missouri* 0 0 0 0 • Participated in a one-week service/educational trip at Miss. State* 0 0 0 0 to the Dominican Republic in May of 2017 where vs. Tennessee* 0 0 0 0 6-0 • 185 • Freshman-RS he interacted with residents of impoverished McDonough, Ga. (Woodland) communities, visited an orphanage, constructed vs. Ole Miss* 5 75 1 46 park benches in a sugar cane village, distributed at Vanderbilt* 1 9 0 9 2018 - r-Freshman food to the hungry and visited a nursing home and at Georgia* 1 7 0 7 • Saw action in all 13 games, totaling eight total a daycare for special needs children vs. Louisville DNP (Injury) • Created a weekly program called "Tuesdays with tackles vs. Northwestern DNP (Injury) C.J." where he visited with sick children each 2017 - Freshman Tuesday morning to lift their spirits Totals 16 286 4 59 • Volunteer speaker at a local elementary school (2015) • Redshirt season • Stayed after practice to spend time with the CONRAD'S 2016 GAME-BY-GAME High School Special Olympics (2015) Opponent Rec. Yds. TD Long • Four-star defensive back and receiver at Woodland C.J. Says vs. Southern Miss * 1 5 0 5 High School in Stockbridge, Ga., where he was • His nickname is "Mini Gronk" at Florida 0 0 0 0 coached by Steve Davenport • Other than playing in the NFL, his dream job is to vs. New Mexico St. 5 133 3 72 • The nation's No. 26 cornerback by ESPN and Scout • Named an ESPN Top 150 player be the agent of Rob Gronkowski vs. South Carolina * 1 8 0 8 • One word to describe him on the field is "aggressive" • The No. 1 cornerback in Georgia by Scout.com at Alabama * 2 10 0 8 • When he's not playing football, he loves to fish and • A four-year starter who totaled 105 tackles, 82 play golf vs. Vanderbilt * 3 13 0 7 solo, with 15 interceptions and two forced fumbles • His life's theme song is "All I Do is Win" by DJ Khaled vs. Miss. State * 1 26 0 26 in his career • As a senior, made 40 tackles, including 23 at Missouri * 0 0 0 0 solo, along with five interceptions, two fumble CONRAD'S CAREER STATISTICS vs. Georgia * 0 0 0 0 recoveries and two blocked punts Year Pos. G-GS Rec. Yds. Avg. TD Long at Tennessee * 1 22 0 22 • Offensively, had 20 receptions for 447 yards and 2015 TE 12-9 15 149 9.9 1 28 vs. Austin Peay * 1 14 1 14 four touchdowns for a 23.0 yards per reception average 2016 TE 13-11 19 262 13.9 4 72 at Louisville * 1 17 0 17 • Helped lead his team to a 10-3 overall record and vs. Georgia Tech * 3 14 0 5 2017 TE 11-10 16 286 17.9 4 59 the 4-5A playoffs as a senior, earning him first- 2018 TE 13-12 30 318 10.6 3 32 Totals 19 262 4 72 team All-State honors Totals 49-42 80 1,015 12.7 12 72 • Two-time member of theAtlanta Journal CONRAD'S 2015 GAME-BY-GAME Constitution’s All-Metro Team • Named to the AJC’s All-State Defensive Team as CONRAD'S 2018 GAME-BY-GAME Opponent Rec. Yds. TD Long senior and was a first-team All-County selection by Opponent Rec. Yds. TD Long vs. UL Lafayette 0 0 0 0 the Henry Herald vs. Central Mich. * 3 9 0 5 at South Carolina 0 0 0 0 • Also a two-year letterwinner in track and field in at Florida* 2 3 0 2 vs. Florida 0 0 0 0 the 200 and 400-meters • Chose Kentucky over Tennessee and Michigan vs. Murray State* 3 24 0 13 vs. Missouri 3 55 1 28 State vs. Miss. State* 2 22 0 23 vs. Eastern Kentucky 0 0 0 0 vs. South Carolina* 3 31 0 17 vs. Auburn 3 22 0 11 Personal at TAMU 3 25 0 16 at Mississippi State 6 56 0 22 • Name is pronounced "Yusuf (YOU-suf)" vs. Vanderbilt* 0 0 0 0 vs. Tennessee 1 6 0 6 • Born in Atlanta, Ga. • Son of Robin Meadows-Ragin and Yusuf Corker at Missouri* 2 12 1 10 at Georgia 0 0 0 0 • Uncle, Anthony Mitchell, played college football vs. Georgia* 3 22 0 9 at Vanderbilt 1 8 0 8 at Tuskegee and went on to spend nine seasons at Tennessee* 2 39 1 20 vs. Charlotte 1 2 0 2 in the NFL, while cousin, Raymond Sanders, was a vs. MTSU* 4 51 1 17 vs. Louisville 0 0 0 0 running back at UK from 2010-13 • Major is economics at Louisville* 2 59 0 32 Totals 15 149 1 28 vs. Penn State* 1 21 0 21 Yusuf Says Totals 30 318 3 32 CONRAD'S SINGLE-GAME HIGHS • His nickname is "Deuce" Receptions:6, at Mississippi State, Oct 24, 2015 • He chose Kentucky because it was the best fit Receiving yards: 133, New Mexico State, Sept 17, 2016 (5 receptions) Receiving TDs: 3, New Mexico State, Sept 17, 2016 • One word to describe him on the field is Long reception:72, New Mexico State, Sept 17, 2016 "ballhawk" All-purpose yards: 133, New Mexico State, Sept 17, 2016 • Other than playing in the NFL, his dream job is to be a pediatric surgeon • His sports hero is Richard Sherman because he's a ballhawk, too
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CORKER'S CAREER STATISTICS Personal Allen Says • Born in Herndon, Va. • His nickname is "Dee" Year Pos. G-GS Tkls Int.-Yds. Sacks TFL-Y FC/FR QBH PBU • Son of David and Lisa Daido • Other than playing in the NFL, his dream job is to 2018 S 13-0 8 0-0 0-0 0-0 0/0 0 0 • Father played football at Western Kentucky from be a sports analyst Totals 13-0 8 0-0 0-0 0-0 0/0 0 0 1983-86 • If he could learn to do anything he would learn to • Major is political science sing and dance CORKER'S 2018 GAME-BY-GAME • The most influential person in his life is his mother Jon Says because she's his biggest fan Opponent Tackles Sacks TFL-Y FC PBU Int. QBH • His nickname is "Johnny" vs. Central Mich. 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-0 0 • He chose Kentucky because it's a great place to be DAILEY'S 2018 GAME-BY-GAME at Florida 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-0 0 • One word to describe him on the field is "athletic" Opponent Rec. Yds. TD Long vs. Murray State 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-0 0 • Other than playing in the NFL, his dream job is to be in the CIA vs. Central Mich. 0 0 0 0 vs. Miss. State 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-0 0 • Most people don't know he speaks fluent Russian at Florida 0 0 0 0 vs. South Carolina 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-0 0 vs. Murray State 2 38 1 23 at TAMU 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-0 0 vs. Miss. State 0 0 0 0 vs. Vanderbilt 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-0 0 vs. South Carolina 0 0 0 0 at Missouri 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-0 0 89 at Texas A&M 0 0 0 0 vs. Georgia 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-0 0 vs. Vanderbilt 0 0 0 0 at Tennessee 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-0 0 ALLEN at Missouri 0 0 0 0 vs. MTSU 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-0 0 DAILEY JR. vs. Georgia 0 0 0 0 at Louisville 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-0 0 at Tennessee 0 0 0 0 vs. Penn State 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-0 0 WIDE RECEIVER vs. MTSU 0 0 0 0 Totals 8 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-0 0 at Louisville 0 0 0 0 vs. Penn State 0 0 0 0 CORKER'S SINGLE-GAME HIGHS 6-3 • 195 • Freshman-HS Totals 2 38 1 23 Tackles: 2, twice, last at Louisville, Nov 14, 2018 Pinson, Ala. (Pinson Valley)
2017 - Freshman DAILEY'S SINGLE-GAME HIGHS • Saw action in all 13 games, mostly on special Receptions:2, vs Murray State, Sept 15, 2018 Receiving yards: 38, vs Murray State, Sept 15, 2018 (2 receptions) teams Receiving TDs: 1, vs Murray State, Sept 15, 2018 35 • Made his first collegiate catches, two receptions Long reception:23, vs Murray State, Sept 15, 2018 for 38 yards and a touchdown vs. Murray State
JOHN High School DAIDO • Three-star prospect by all the major recruiting services 56 WIDE RECEIVER • No. 178 overall wide receiver and No. 36 overall prospect in the state of Alabama by 247sports • Caught 80 passes for 1,441 yards and 23 receiving KASH 6-5 • 213 • Sophomore-SQ touchdowns as a senior in helping Pinson Vienna, Va. (Oakton) Valley finish 15-0 and win the 2017 Class 6A DANIEL championship over Wetumpka LINEBACKER 2018 - Sophomore • His 23 receiving touchdowns tied for second in Alabama High School Athletic Association single- • Practiced with the team season history • Named to the SEC Academic Honor Roll 6-1 • 242 • Junior-2L • His 1,441 receiving yards also ranks among the Paintsville, Ky. (Paintsville) 2017 - Freshman state's top-10 single seasons in AHSAA history • Added his 24th touchdown of the season was on • Practiced with the team an interception return 2018 - Junior (Team Captain) High School • Named to the 2017 AL.com Super All-State • Started in 12 of 13 games played Football Team • Played with a broken left hand sustained against • Three-year starter at wide receiver and tight end at • Earned Class 6A first-team All-State honors by the Vanderbilt on Oct. 20 ... Had surgery on Oct. 22 to Oakton High School in Vienna, Va. Alabama Sports Writers Association insert two screws • Totaled 34 catches for 635 yards and four • Coached by Patrick Nix • Ended the season third on the team in total tackles touchdowns as a senior and 25 catches for 450 • Caught 33 passes for 445 yards and three (84) and tackles for loss (7.5) yards and two scores during his junior season touchdowns as a junior • Ranked tied for 24th in the SEC in tackles per game • Named All-District in 2016 • Also an excellent basketball player (6.3) • Coached by Jason Rowley • Chose UK over Louisville, UAB and Arkansas State • Got his first career sack in the win over Penn State • Four-year letter winner on the lacrosse team • Goes by the first name “Allen” instead of his given in the Citrus Bowl where he was named All-State, All-Region and name “LiAllen” • Second on the team with five quarterback hurries All-District • Had double-digit tackles in three games (Central • Led Oakton to the 2017 6A State Lacrosse Personal Michigan, Florida and Vanderbilt) Championship title • Born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida • Led the Wildcat defense against Louisville with • Chose Kentucky over Syracuse, Ole Miss and NC • Son of Allen and Marilyn Dailey eight tackles and a career-high three tackles for State after scholarship offers to play lacrosse on • Major is undecided loss the Division I level • Had a career-high tying 11 tackles at Florida and vs. Central Michigan
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2017 - Sophomore • The best advice he's ever received is "no matter at Louisville 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 • Played in all 13 games what, don't quit" vs. Georgia Tech 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 • Totaled seven tackles Totals 19 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 • Rushed six yards on a fake punt to give the KA. DANIEL'S CAREER STATISTICS Wildcats a first down during a crucial part of the fourth quarter vs. Missouri ... The first down led Year Pos. G-GS Tackles TFL-Yds. Sacks-Yds. FR QBH PBU KA. DANIEL'S SINGLE-GAME HIGHS to a 53-yard field goal by Austin MacGinnis, the 2016 LB 13-0 19 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Tackles: 11, twice, last at Florida, Sept 8, 2018 (4-7) eventual game winner 2017 LB 13-0 7 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Sacks: 1, vs Penn State, Jan 1, 2019 (7 yards) TFLs: 3.0, at Louisville, Nov 24, 2018 (6 yards) • Had two tackles in the win at South Carolina 2018 LB 13-12 84 7.5-23 0-0 0 5 1 QBH: 2, vs Central Michigan, Sept 1, 2018 (5-6) PBU: 1, vs Missouri, Oct 27, 2018 2016 - Freshman Totals 39-12 110 7.5-23 0-0 0 5 1 • Saw action in all 13 games, mostly on special teams, and recorded 19 tackles KA. DANIEL'S 2018 GAME-BY-GAME • Had a career-high seven tackles vs. Austin Peay Opponent Tackles Sacks TFL-Y FF/FR QBH PBU • Graduated high school a semester early and 20 vs. Central Mich.* 11 0-0 0-0 0/0 2 0 enrolled at Kentucky in January of 2016 at Florida* 11 0-0 0.5-1 0/0 1 0 High School vs. Murray State* 3 0-0 1.0-2 0/0 1 0 KENGERA • U.S. Army All-American, named a team captain vs. Miss. State* 7 0-0 0-0 0/0 1 0 DANIEL for the West squad, and helped the West win the vs. South Carolina* 5 0-0 0-0 0/0 0 0 game, 37-9 at TAMU 4 0-0 0-0 0/0 0 0 LINEBACKER • Named Kentucky’s Mr. Football and Kentucky Gatorade Player of the Year vs. Vanderbilt* 10 0-0 1.0-3 0/0 0 0 • Named first-team all-state by theCourier-Journal at Missouri* 3 0-0 0-0 0/0 0 1 6-5 • 235 • Senior-3L and the Associated Press vs. Georgia* 4 0-0 0-0 0/0 0 0 Raleigh, N.C. (Millbrook) • A 2015 Herald-Leader “Class of the at Tennessee* 2 0-0 1.0-3 0/0 0 0 Commonwealth” honoree vs. MTSU* 8 0-0 0-0 0/0 0 0 2018 - Senior • Winner of the Paul Hornung Award, honoring the • Played in three games and finished with four at Louisville* 8 0-0 3.0-6 0/0 0 0 top player in the state tackles • A two-way star as a quarterback and linebacker vs. Penn State* 8 1.0-7 2.0-8 0/0 0 0 • Recorded a career-high three tackles vs. Murray at Paintsville, helping the Tigers compile a 13-1 Totals 76 0-0 5.5-15 0/0 5 1 State record and advance to the Class 1A semifinals • Rushed and passed for 2,245 combined yards KA. DANIEL'S 2017 GAME-BY-GAME 2017 - Junior (1,319 passing) and a 36 combined touchdowns as • Played in 12 games Opponent Tackles Sacks TFL-Y FF/FC QBH Int. a senior (22 rushing TDs) • Totaled six tackles • Defensively in 2015, he had 158 tackles, four at Southern Miss 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 • Got his first career sack vs. E. Michigan for a loss fumble recoveries and four interceptions, returning vs. EKU 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 of 10 yards a pair for touchdowns at South Carolina 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 • Had a career-best two tackles in the opener at • Coached by Joe Chirico Southern Miss • Rated as a three-star recruit by all major recruiting vs. Florida 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 services vs. E. Michigan 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 2016 - Sophomore • Also lettered in baseball and basketball at vs. Missouri 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 • Played in 11 games Paintsville at Miss. State 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 • Made a crucial tackle in the win over Vanderbilt, • Picked UK over Michigan, Louisville, Marshall, stopping Ralph Webb on 4th-and-1 at the UK 37 Ohio, Purdue, South Carolina and Illinois vs. Tennessee 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 vs. Ole Miss 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 2015 - Freshman Personal at Vanderbilt 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 • Played in three games, finishing with one tackle vs. • Son of Scott Daniel and Lela Layne at Georgia 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Charlotte • Dad, Scott, was a former professional bass vs. Louisville 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 • Graduated a semester early and enrolled at fisherman Kentucky in January of 2015 • Dad played baseball and basketball at East vs. Northwestern 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Tennessee State Totals 7 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 High School • Mother, Lela, was inducted into Betsy Layne High • Defensive end prospect only began playing football School Hall of Fame for basketball KA. DANIEL'S 2016 GAME-BY-GAME in high school • Member of UK's bass fishing club team Opponent Tackles Sacks TFL-Y FC QBH Int. • Battled injuries in high school that limited his stats • Major is communications but still posted 65 tackles and 19 sacks in 2014 vs. Southern Miss 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 • Had 13 sacks and one interception in limited time Community Cats at Florida 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 in 2013 • Visited with sick children at Wolfson Children's vs. New Mexico St. 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 • A three-star recruit by all four major recruiting Hospital at the TaxSlayer Bowl in Jacksonville, Fla. vs. South Carolina 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 databases (2016) at Alabama 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 • Scout ranked him the fourth-best defensive end prospect in the state of North Carolina, while Kash Says vs. Vanderbilt 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Rivals, 247Sports.com and ESPN all ranked him a • He chose to play at Kentucky because he wanted vs. Mississippi State 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 top-25 player in the state of North Carolina to play for Coach Stoops and play in the SEC at Missouri 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 • Versatile athlete played defensive end, linebacker, • Other than playing in the NFL, his dream job is to vs. Georgia 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 tight end and fullback in high school be a federal officer • Two-year letterman who helped his team break at Tennessee 3 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 • When he's not playing football he loves to bass fish the school’s single-season sack record in 2014 • His life's theme song is "Hells Bells" by AC/DC vs. Austin Peay 7 0-0 0-0 0 0 0
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• Guided Millbrook to finish second in the vs. Ole Miss 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 • Finished his senior season with 126 tackles, with conference and advance to the quarterfinals of the an impressive 89 solo tackles at Vanderbilt 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 state playoffs • Averaged 14.0 tackles per contest (nine games) • Best career game came against Heritage High at Georgia 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 • Also had four tackles for loss, a sack, a hurry School when he had 12 solo tackles, including five vs. Louisville DNP and a fumble recovery which he returned to the tackles for loss and two sacks vs. Northwestern 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 opponent's three-yard line • Coached by Clarence Inscore Totals 6 1.0-10 1.0-10 0 0 0 • Forced two fumbles and blocked both a punt and • All-around athlete also lettered two years in a field goal basketball at center/power forward • Offensively, he had 11 carries for 50 yards, along • Honor-roll student KEN. DANIEL'S 2016 GAME-BY-GAME with 12 receptions for 151 yards and three scores • Was very active outside of athletics, working with Opponent Tackles Sacks TFL-Y FC QBH Int. • Had 131 tackles as a junior and 45 tackles as a an outreach club in high school that spent time vs. Southern Miss DNP sophomore, totaling 302 career tackles in his prep over at a local middle school tutoring career at Florida DNP • Chose Kentucky over Louisville, NC State, Virginia • Just the second player in Long County High School and Alabama vs. New Mexico St. DNP history to sign with a Division I football program vs. South Carolina DNP • A four-year letter winner and three-year starter at Personal at Alabama 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Long County for coach Eric McNair • Name is pronounced “ken-JAIR-ah” (jair like hair vs. Vanderbilt 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 • Named Class AAA All-State honorable mention by with a “j” sound) the Atlanta Journal-Constitution vs. Mississippi State 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 • Son of Gerald and Kenyatta Daniel • Three-time All-Region II selection, earning first- • Name is combination of his mom and dad’s name at Missouri 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 team honors in 2015 and 2016 • Major is health promotions with a minor in vs. Georgia 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 • Chose UK over Louisville, Georgia Tech, Purdue and communications at Tennessee 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 N.C. State vs. Austin Peay 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Community Cats Personal • Stayed after practice to spend time with the at Louisville 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 • Born in Honolulu, Hawaii Special Olympics (2015) vs. Georgia Tech 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 • Son of Tanga Davis and James Davis Totals 3 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 • Father, James, played football at Bethune- Kengera Says Cookman, while a cousin, Attiyah Henderson, • His nickname is "K.G." KEN. DANIEL'S SINGLE-GAME HIGHS played football at San Diego State • He chose Kentucky because he saw the • Major is community and leadership development Tackles: 3,vs Murray State, Sept 15, 2018 (2-1) opportunity to reach his goals on and off the field Tackles for loss: 1.0, vs E. Michigan, Sept 30, 2017 (1.0-10) • Other than playing in the NFL, his dream job is to Sacks: 1.0, vs E. Michigan, Sept 30, 2017 (1.0-10) Jamin Says be a coach or exercise scientist • His nickname is "Shadow" • His favorite thing about football is the feeling that • He chose Kentucky because it felt like home comes with making a big play • His sports hero is LaDanian Tomlinson because he • Most people don't know he was in the chorus in always put his team first high school 44 • Other than playing in the NFL, his dream job is to be a mechanical engineer KEN. DANIEL'S CAREER STATISTICS • His favorite part of game day is putting on his JAMIN uniform because he feels like a knight putting on Year Pos. G-GS Tackles Sacks-Yds. TFL-Yds. FC FR PBU his armor 2015 DE 3-0 1 0-0 0.0-0 0 0 0 DAVIS 2016 DE 8-0 3 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 DAVIS' CAREER STATISTICS LINEBACKER 2017 DE 12-0 6 1.0-10 1.0-10 0 0 0 Year Pos. G-GS Tackles Sacks-Yds. TFL-Yds. FC/FR INT PBU 2018 LB 3-0 4 0 0 0 0 0 2018 LB 13-0 10 0 0 0 1-18 1 6-4 • 224 • Freshman-RS Totals 26-0 14 1.0-10 1.0-10 0 0 0 Ludowici, Ga. (Long County) Totals 13-0 10 0 0 0 1-18 1
KEN. DANIEL'S 2018 GAME-BY-GAME DAVIS' 2018 GAME-BY-GAME 2018 - Freshman-RS Opponent Tackles Sacks TFL-Y FC QBH Int. • Saw action in all 13 games, finishing with 10 Opponent Tackles Sacks TFL-Y FC/FR QBH Int. vs. Central Mich. 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 tackles, an interception and a PBU vs. Central Mich. 1 0-0 0-0 0/0 0 0 at Florida 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 • Made a career-high four tackles and claimed his at Florida 0 0-0 0-0 0/0 0 0 vs. Murray State 3 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 first career interception and added a pass breakup vs. Murray State 4 0-0 0-0 0/0 0 1-18 vs. Murray State Totals 4 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 vs. Miss. State 1 0-0 0-0 0/0 0 0 2017 - Freshman vs. South Carolina 1 0-0 0-0 0/0 0 0 KEN. DANIEL'S 2017 GAME-BY-GAME • Redshirt season at Texas A&M 0 0-0 0-0 0/0 0 0 Opponent Tackles Sacks TFL-Y FC QBH Int. • Graduated a semester early and enrolled at vs. Vanderbilt 0 0-0 0-0 0/0 0 0 Kentucky in January of 2017 at Southern Miss 2 0 0 0 0 0 at Missouri 0 0-0 0-0 0/0 0 0 • Totaled a team-high eight tackles, including 1.0 vs. EKU 0 0 0 0 0 0 TFL, in the spring game last season for the White vs. Georgia 0 0-0 0-0 0/0 0 0 at South Carolina 0 0 0 0 0 0 team at Tennessee 1 0-0 0-0 0/0 0 0 vs. Florida 0 0 0 0 0 0 vs. MTSU 0 0-0 0-0 0/0 0 0 High School vs. E. Michigan 1 1.0-10 1.0-10 0 0 0 at Louisville 1 0-0 0-0 0/0 0 0 • Considered one of the nation’s top 50 outside vs. Missouri 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 vs. Penn State 1 0-0 0-0 0/0 0 0 linebackers by 247Sports at Miss. State 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 • Has been clocked running a 4.65 40-yard dash, and Totals 10 0-0 0-0 0/0 0 1-18 vs. Tennessee 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 has a 38-inch vertical leap
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DAVIS' SINGLE-GAME HIGHS • One word to describe him on the field is "smart" • Member of the Kentucky squad in the Best of the Tackles: 4, vs Murray State, Sept 15, 2018 (2-2) • Other than playing in the NFL, his dream job is to Bluegrass All-Star Game Interceptions: 1, vs Murray State, Sept 15, 2018 be a sports agent • Also a four-year letterwinner in baseball as a PBUs: 1, vs Murray State, Sept 15, 2018 • Most people don't know he's a snare drummer pitcher and first baseman • Chose Kentucky over Charlotte, Eastern Kentucky, DORT'S 2017 GAME-BY-GAME Florida Atlantic and Marshall Opponent Tackles Sacks TFL-Y FC/FR PBU Int.-Yds Personal 27 at Southern Miss 0 0-0 0.0-0 0/0 0 0 • Born in Pikeville, Ky. vs. E. Michigan 0 0-0 0.0-0 0/0 0 0 • Son of Sherry and Derrick Dotson • Major is sociology CEDRICK vs. Missouri 1 0-0 0-0 0/0 0 0 at Miss. State 0 0-0 0-0 0/0 0 0 Austin Says DORT JR. vs. Tennessee 2 0-0 0-0 0/0 0 0 • His nickname is "Big A" vs. Ole Miss 0 0-0 0-0 0/0 0 0 • He chose Kentucky because it's home and it feels CORNERBACK at Georgia 1 0-0 0-0 0/0 0 0 like home • Other than playing in the NFL, his dream job is to vs. Louisville 0 0-0 0-0 0/0 0 0 be a physical therapist 5-11 • 176 • Sophomore-1L vs. Northwestern 2 0-0 0-0 0/0 0 0 Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. (Dwyer) • When he's not on the field, he enjoys fishing, Totals 6 0-0 0.0 0/0 0 0-0 hunting and eating with friends
2018 - Sophomore DORTS'S SINGLE-GAME HIGHS • Redshirt season Tackles: 2, twice, last vs Northwestern, Dec 29, 2017 2017 - Freshman 98 • Has played in nine games • Totaled six tackles • Graduated a semester early and enrolled at TYMERE Kentucky in January of 2017 61 DUBOSE High School DEFENSIVE TACKLE • Rated a three-star recruit by 247sports, ESPN and AUSTIN Scout as the No. 42 cornerback in the 2017 class DOTSON • As a senior, named first-team All-Area by the 6-5 • 315 • Senior-3L Palm Beach Post and first-team All-County by the OFFENSIVE TACKLE Youngstown, Ohio Sun Sentinel after recording 40 tackles, 14 pass (Youngstown Christian) breakups and six interceptions, returning one for a touchdown 6-6 • 322 • Freshman-RS • Played a key role in helping Dwyer finish 10-1 Belfry, Ky. (Belfry) Career overall in 2016 with its second-straight appearance • Played in 33 career games with five starting in the Class 7A regional semifinals assignments, all during his senior season 2018 - r-Freshman • Did not allow a TD pass, a first down pass or a pass • Totaled 24 tackles, including a season-best 13 in • Saw action in seven games over five yards during the regular season 2018 • Did not miss a tackle all season and battled against • Graduated in December with a degree in 2017 - Freshman six receivers who were expected to sign Division I community and leadership development • Redshirt season scholarships • Named one of ESPN 106.3’s top seniors in Palm 2018 - Senior High School Beach County and the Treasure Coast • Totaled 11 tackles, 1.5 TFL and two QBH • A three-star prospect by ESPN and 247Sports • Was All-Area honorable mention in 2015 after • Earned his first career start in the win over South • Ranks as the No. 2 offensive tackle in the helping lead the Panthers to an 11-2 overall record, Carolina Commonwealth by ESPN a district championship title and a berth in the 7A • Registered his first career sack vs Central Michigan • A three-year starter for Coach Phillip Haywood, regional semifinal in the season opener who said, “He’s a very physical blocker. He’s one of • Helped Dwyer shut out two opponents and held these guys who would really get after you and stay six others to 14 points or less 2017 - Junior after you until the whistle blows. And if we score a • A three-year letter winner in basketball as a combo • Played in six games, totaling four tackles and 1.5 TFL touchdown, he’d be the first one down there in the guard end zone patting the guy on the back or tossing • Has a huge upside as he played only two years of 2016 - Sophomore him in the air. He just loves playing on the line” high school football • Played in 11 games, with a season-high three • Named to The Courier-Journal’s 2016 All-State • Coached by Jack Daniels tackles vs. New Mexico State Football Team as a first-team selection after being • Chose UK over Wisconsin, Virginia Tech, a second-team member as a junior Minnesota, Colorado and USF 2015 - r-Freshman • Also named to the AP All-State First Team • Played in four games with one tackle at Miss. State Personal • Member of four straight championship teams (2013-16) • Born in Palm Beach, Fla. 2014 - Freshman • Played right tackle on a massive offensive line • Son of Clevette Wiggins and Cedrick Dort Sr. • Redshirt season that helped the Pirates finish 14-1 as a senior and • Major is community and Leadership development average 347.1 rushing yards and 44.1 points per High School Cedrick Says game • A three-star recruit by Rivals, Scout, 247sports.com • Helped Belfry win its sixth overall, including fourth • His nickname is "Young Boy" and ESPN straight Class 3-A State championship with a 52-31 • He chose Kentucky to help change the program win over Central in 2016
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• Ranked as the 40th-best player in the state of Ohio vs. Vanderbilt 0 0-0 0-0 0/0 0 0 • Did not punt in the Louisville game, tying the and 33rd-best strongside defensive end in the Governor's Cup record for fewest punts set by at Georgia 0 0-0 0-0 0/0 0 0 nation by Rivals Louisville in 2017 • Considered the 46th-best defensive end in nation vs. Louisville 0 0-0 0-0 0/0 0 0 • Punted a season-high 10 times for 487 yards (48.7 by Scout vs. Northwestern 3 0-0 0-0 0/0 0 0 average) at Texas A&M ... The 48.7 average set the • Big, physical player that played on the defensive Totals 4 0-0 1.5.3 0/0 0 0-0 school records for best average per punt in a game line and at tight end in high school (min. 8 and min. 10) ... Three punts were inside • Second-team Division VII All-Ohio in 2013 by The the opponent 20-yard line ... Had a long punt of DUBOSE'S 2016 GAME-BY-GAME Associated Press 63 yards • Coached by Brian Marrow Opponent Tackles Sacks TFL-Y FC QBH Int. • Punted four times against South Carolina for a • Also was a star basketball player in high school vs. Southern Miss DNP 47.5-yard average, with all four punts inside the • Picked Kentucky after offers from Michigan State at Florida 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 opponent 20-yard line and West Virginia • South Carolina’s average starting field position vs. New Mexico St. 3 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 after his punts was its own 14-yard line Personal vs. South Carolina 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 • South Carolina did not score on any of its • Born in Youngstown, Ohio at Alabama 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 possessions after Duffy’s pinning punts • Name is pronounced “du-BOSE” vs. Vanderbilt 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 • Outstanding in his first game as a Wildcat against • Son of Kambria Brown vs. Mississippi State DNP Central Michigan, punting four times for a 50-yard average ... Landed two inside the 20-yard-line and at Missouri 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Community Cats the team’s net punting average was 49.8 yards per • A frequent volunteer as a bell ringer for the vs. Georgia 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 punt Salvation Army (2014) at Tennessee 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 • Assisted with God’s Pantry (2014) vs. Austin Peay 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Australia • Stayed after practice to spend time with the at Louisville 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 • Australian punter who was rated as the No. 1 Special Olympics (2015) punting prospect in the class of 2018 by Ray Guy’s vs. Georgia Tech 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 ProKicker.com Tymere Says Totals 6 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 • Averaged 48 yards per punt with an average • His favorite meal is tacos hangtime of 4.42 seconds, according to ProKicker • One word to describe him on the field is "relentless" DUBOSE'S SINGLE-GAME HIGHS • Grew up playing basketball and soccer, he switched • His favorite movie is Scarface Tackles: 3, three times, last vs Central Michigan, Sept 1, 2018 (0-3) to Australian football at age 15 • He couldn't live without his family Sacks: 1.0 vs Central Michigan, Sept 1, 2018 (1.0-4) • Played for Fremantle in the Australian Football • Other than playing in the NFL, his dream job is to Tackles for loss: 1.5, vs Northwestern, Dec 29 (1.5-3) League 1, twice, last vs Penn State, Jan 1, 2019 play in the NBA QBH: • Worked with Prokick Australia under the guidance of coaches Nathan Chapman and John Smith DUBOSE'S CAREER STATISTICS • Will be the second year in a row that an Aussie punter will be on the Wildcat roster, following in Year Pos. G-GS Tackles Sacks TFL.-Yds. PBU FR/FC QBH the footsteps of former punter Matt Panton 2015 DT 4-0 1 0-0 0-0 0 0/0 0 93 • Has three years of eligibility 2016 DT 11-0 6 0-0 0-0 0 0/0 0 Personal 2017 DT 6-0 4 0-0 1.5-3 0 0/0 0 MAX • Born in Perth, Australia 2018 DT 12-5 13 0.5-4 1.5-5 0 0/0 2 • Son of John and Jiulie Duffy Totals 33-5 24 0.5-4 3.0-8 0 0/0 2 DUFFY • Currently 25 years old, the oldest player on the team ... Will be 26 in April DUBOSE'S 2018 GAME-BY-GAME PUNTER • Major is psychology
Opponent Tackles Sacks TFL-Y FC/FR PBU QBH 6-1 • 194 • Sophomore-TR Max Says vs. Central Mich. 3 1.0-4 1.0-4 0/0 0 0 Perth, Australia (Curtin/Kent Street) • He chose Kentucky because of the opportunity to at Florida 0 0-0 0-0 0/0 0 0 play in an elite environment vs. Murray State* 2 0-0 0-0 0/0 0 1 • Other than playing in the NFL, his dream job is to vs. Miss. State* 2 0-0 0-0 0/0 0 0 2018 - Sophomore be a head coach in the Australian Football League • Totaled 60 punts for 2,687 yards for an average of • The biggest difference he's seen between America vs. South Carolina* 1 0-0 0-0 0/0 0 0 44.8 yards per punt and Australia is the language barrier and how most at TAMU* 0 0-0 0-0 0/0 0 0 • His average ranks third-highest in UK history for a people can't understand him vs. Vanderbilt* 1 0-0 0.5-1 0/0 0 0 single season, trailing only Glenn Pakulak’s 2002 • The most influential person in his life is his father at Missouri 0 0-0 0-0 0/0 0 0 campaign when he averaged 45.58 yards per kick because he pushes him to be the best and has taught him good morals and values vs. Georgia 1 0-0 0-0 0/0 0 0 and Tim Masthay's 45.23 average in 2008 • Ranked sixth in the SEC and 13th nationally in • His favorite quote he likes to live by is "the at Tennessee 0 0-0 0-0 0/0 0 0 punting yards per game (44.8) standard you walk past is the standard you vs. MTSU DNP • Ray Guy Award Watch List accept" at Louisville 1 0-0 0-0 0/0 0 0 • Ray's 8 Player of the Week nominee (Week 5 and vs. Penn State 2 0-0 0-0 0/0 0 1 Week 11) DUFFY'S CAREER STATISTICS • Had his season long with a 67-yarder in the first Totals 13 0.5-4 1.5.5 0/0 0 2 quarter, pinning Penn State on the five-yard line Year G Punts Yds. Avg. TBs FC Inside 20 Long 50+ ... Helped set up Bowden’s punt return TD, as the 2018 12 60 2687 44.8 2 14 30 67 17 DUBOSE'S 2017 GAME-BY-GAME UK defense posted a three-and-out, and Bowden Totals 12 60 2687 44.8 2 14 30 67 17 Opponent Tackles Sacks TFL-Y FC/FR PBU Int.-Yds made the scoring runback vs. E. Michigan 1 0-0 0.0-0 0/0 0 0 • Also had his second-longest punt of the season, a 65-yarder at the end of the quarter ... Finished vs. Ole Miss 0 0-0 0-0 0/0 0 0 with a 44.8-yard average
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DUFFY'S 2018 GAME-BY-GAME • Had 11 double-figure tackle games, including a • Named second-team AP All-SEC and third-team by career-high 15 vs. Georgia on Nov. 5, 2016 Athlon and Phil Steele Opponent Punts Yds. Avg. Long Inside 20 • Had a career-high three TFL at Texas A&M on Oct. • Led all SEC defensive backs in tackles with 100 vs. Central Mich.* 4 200 50.0 54 2 5, 2018 • Second on the team and seventh in the SEC in at Florida* 4 157 39.2 43 2 • Graduated in December with a degree in family tackles per game with 7.7 vs. Murray State* 1 54 54.0 54 1 sciences with a minor in criminology • Had a team-high tying three interceptions • Had two interceptions of Heisman Trophy winner vs. Miss. State* 5 221 44.2 49 2 2018 - Senior (Team Captain) Lamar Jackson in the win over No. 11 Louisville, vs. South Carolina* 4 190 47.5 52 4 • Ranked second on the team in tackles (76), TFLs tying the record for most pickoffs in a Governor’s at TAMU* 10 487 48.7 63 3 (9.0), PBUs (6) and INTs (2) Cup game ... Also tied the record for most vs. Vanderbilt* 5 215 43.0 51 2 • Played in the Reese's Senior Bowl, charting two Governor’s Cup interceptions in a career tackles • Named SEC Co-Defensive Player of the Week after at Missouri* 5 177 35.4 44 2 • Second-Team All-SEC by AP his performance vs. Louisville vs. Georgia* 4 194 48.5 56 3 • Third-Team All-SEC by Athlon • Also had an interception vs. Austin Peay at Tennessee* 7 322 46.0 56 4 • Thorpe Award Watch List • Tied for 10th in the SEC in total passes defended vs. MTSU* 2 67 33.5 47 0 • Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watch List with 11 at Louisville* 0 0 0 0 0 • Had 10 pickoffs in his career, tying Larry Carter • Had 5.5 tackles for loss (1977-79), Buzz Burnam (1970-72) and Marcus Mc- • Had 10 or more tackles in four games Totals 51 2284 44.8 63 25 Clinton (2004-08) for fourth place in UK history ... • Had a career-high 13 tackles against Georgia • Just the sixth player in school history with at least DUFFY'S SINGLE-GAME HIGHS two INT returns for a TD ... also had one in 2015 2015 - r-Freshman Punts: 10, at TAMU, at Oct 6, 2018 • Opened the scoring with a 66-yard interception • Had a strong finish to his redshirt freshman Punt Yards: 487 at TAMU, at Oct 6, 2018 return for a touchdown on the first defensive pos- campaign, playing in all 12 games and starting the Single-game Avg: 54.0, vs Murray State, Sept 15, 2018 (1) Long: 63, at TAMU, at Oct 6, 2018 session of the MTSU game ... UK first interception final five of the year return for a TD since Marcus McWilson vs. Missis- • Had 39 tackles, including two tackles for a loss sippi State in 2016 and longest INT return for a TD • Added an interception, broke up two passes and since Josh Forrest’s 81-yarder vs. Louisville in 2015 forced a fumble • Had a season-high 12 tackles vs. MTSU, his second • Had at least three tackles in his final six games, 7 double-figure game of the season and 11th of his including seven tackles at Mississippi State and six career ... Had 11 tackles vs. Georgia at Georgia and Vanderbilt • Had a career-high three TFL at Texas A&M • Forced a fumble at Vandy and picked off his first MIKE • Got his first interception of the season, ninth of his career pass vs. Charlotte career in the win over South Carolina • Had a strong eight-tackle game vs. Tennessee, EDWARDS • Charted six tackles and one PBU at No. 25 Florida including his first career tackle for a loss and had six tackles in the win over No. 14 Missis- • After his 20-yard interception return for a TD vs. SAFETY sippi State Charlotte, was named SEC Freshman of the Week • First-Team Preseason All-SEC (Coaches, Athlon Sports, Phil Steele, Street and Smith's, Lindy's 2014 - Freshman 6-0 • 200 • Senior-3L • Second-Team Preseason All-SEC (Media) • Redshirt season Cincinnati, Ohio (Winton Woods) 2017 - Junior (Team Captain) High School Career • Phil Steele All-SEC First Team • A four-star prospect by Rivals and Scout, three-star • Never missed a game in his four-year career at • Jim Thorpe Preseason Watch List prospect by 247Sports.com and ESPN Kentucky, playing in 51 games with 44 consecutive • Started in all 13 games • Ranked as the 14th-best prospect in the state of starts • Led the team and ranked tied for ninth in the SEC Ohio and 25th-best safety in the nation by Rivals • Totaled 318 career tackles, just the 19th player in in tackles per game with 7.5 and Scout ranked him the 29th best cornerback in school history with 300 or more tackles • Had a team-high four INTs and seven PBUs the nation and 256th-best prospect in the country • Ranks second in UK history in tackles among • Just the fourth player in school history to lead the • Great senior season with seven interceptions, defensive backs, behind only Darryl Bishop (348 team in both interceptions and tackles in the same two fumble recoveries and 46 tackles to go along from 1971-73) season, joining Darryl Bishop in 1972, Quentus with 13.7 yards per punt return including three for • Three-time All-SEC member (2016, 2017, 2018) Cumby in 2002 and Danny Trevathan in 2011 touchdowns • Thorpe Award Watch List (2017, 2018) • Ranked 38th nationally and was third in the SEC in • Had two interceptions in his team’s first-round • Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watch List (2018) total interceptions (4) playoff game in 2013, helping the squad advance • As a senior, ranked second on the team in tackles • Ranked tied for 11th in the SEC in passes defended to the second round (76), TFLs (9.0), PBUs (6) and INTs (2) (.83 per game) • Named first-team Division II All-Ohio as a defensive • With two interceptions in 2018, he finished with • Had five double-figure tackle games back 10 pickoffs in his career, tying Larry Carter (1977- • Had 11 tackles and his first career QBH vs. Ole Miss • Coached by Andre Parker 79), Buzz Burnam (1970-72) and Marcus McClinton • Recorded 10 tackles, one sack and 1.5 tackles for • Four-sport athlete in high school (2004-08) for fourth place in UK history loss in the win over Tennessee • Also a guard on the basketball team and a • Became just the sixth player in school history with • His end zone interception on the game's final play shortstop in baseball at least two INT returns for a TD … Charted a 66- clinched the win over Eastern Michigan • In track and field he was on the 4x100- and 4x400- yard INT return for a score on the first defensive • Sealed UK's win over EKU with a late interception meter relays and competed in the high jump possession of the MTSU game on Nov. 17, 2018 in the fourth quarter • Chose UK over Louisville, Missouri, West Virginia, and had an INT for a TD as a freshman vs. Charlotte • Athlon Sports Preseason All-SEC Second Team Wisconsin, Nebraska and Vanderbilt on Nov. 21, 2015 • Preseason All-SEC Third Team (Media) • His return in 2018 was UK’s first interception • Preseason All-SEC Third Team (Coaches) Personal return for a TD since Marcus McWilson vs. • Born in Cincinnati Mississippi State in 2016 and longest INT return 2016 - Sophomore • Son of Terri and Mike Edwards Jr. for a TD since Josh Forrest’s 81-yarder vs. Louisville • Started in all 13 games in 2015
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• Wears a pink mouthpiece in memory of his aunt, EDWARDS' 2016 GAME-BY-GAME • Had a career-high three catches vs. MTSU Angie Evans, who passed away from breast cancer in 2013 Opponent Tackles Sacks TFL-Y FC PBU Int. 2017 - Freshman vs. Southern Miss * 9 0-0 1.0-2 0 1 0 • Played in all 13 games Community Cats at Florida * 6 0-0 0 0 1 0 • Totaled four catches for 55 yards • Stayed after practice to spend time with the vs. New Mexico St. * 12 0-0 1.0-4 0 3 0 • One of seven true freshmen to see action in the Special Olympics (2015) season opener at Southern Miss vs. South Carolina * 4 0-0 0-0 0 1 0 Mike Says at Alabama * 12 0-0 0-0 0 2 0 High School • His nickname is "The Badger" vs. Vanderbilt * 8 0-0 1.0-1 0 0 0 • A big, talented wide receiver who had a breakout • He chose UK because it felt like home more than vs. Mississippi State * 3 0-0 1.0-1 0 0 0 senior season for Coach Allan Trimble at Jenks any other school • Set a Jenks receiving record with 1,209 yards in at Missouri * 6 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 • Other than playing in the NFL, his dream job is to 2016 with 59 catches and 12 touchdowns, along be a CSI agent vs. Georgia * 13 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 with 10 rushes for 76 yards and a score • He chose his jersey number because it's his at Tennessee * 12 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 • Helped lead the Trojans to an 11-1 overall record favorite number and because of John Elway and vs. Austin Peay * 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 1 with their only loss coming in the 6AI semifinal Tyrann Mathieu at Louisville * 6 0.5-4 0.5-4 0 0 2 playoff game • His life's theme song is "Three Little Birds" by Bob • Earned District 6A-1 Offensive Player of the Year vs. Georgia Tech * 7 0-0 1.0-2 0 0 0 Marley • Named third-team All-State by The Oklahoman Totals 100 0.5-4 5.5-14 0 8 3 • Rivals listed him as a three-star wide receiver EDWARDS' CAREER STATISTICS and ranked him as the 21st-best wide receiver in EDWARDS' 2015 GAME-BY-GAME Oklahoma Year Pos. G-GS Tkls Int.-Yds. Sacks TFL-Y FC/FR QBH PBU • Also lettered in basketball (2014-16) and track & Opponent Tackles Sacks TFL-Y FC PBU Int. 2015 S 12-5 39 1-20 0-0 2.0-4 1/0 0 2 field (2015) at Jenks vs. UL Lafayette 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 2016 S 13-13 100 3-46 0.5-4 5.5-14 0/0 0 8 • Excelled in the classroom, earning a spot on the at South Carolina 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 2017 S 13-13 97 4-1 1.0-13 4.0-20 0/0 1 7 Principal's Honor Roll vs. Florida 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 • Chose Kentucky over offers from Tulsa, Southern 2018 S 13-13 82 2-79 0-0 9.0-25 1/1 1 6 vs. Missouri 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Methodist, Illinois, Western Michigan Totals 51-44 318 10-146 1.5-17 20.5-63 2/1 2 23 vs. Eastern Kentucky 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Personal EDWARDS' 2018 GAME-BY-GAME vs. Auburn 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 • Born in Tulsa, Okla. at Mississippi State 7 0-0 0-0 0 1 0 • Son of Michael and LaQuisha Epps Opponent Tackles Sacks TFL-Y FC/FR PBU Int. QBH vs. Tennessee* 8 0-0 1-3 0 0 0 • Older brother, Carson, was a receiver a Iowa State vs. Central Mich. * 2 0-0 0.5-1 0/0 0 0-0 0 at Georgia* 6 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 and cousin, Denver Johnson, currently is a junior at Florida* 6 0-0 0-0 0/0 1 0-0 0 wide receiver for the Cyclones at Vanderbilt* 6 0-0 0-0 1 1 0 vs. Murray State* 5 0-0 1.0-5 0/0 0 0-0 1 • Major is psychology vs. Charlotte* 3 0-0 1-1 0 0 1 vs. Miss. State* 6 0-0 0-0 0/0 0 0-0 0 vs. Louisville* 6 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Isaiah Says vs. USC* 5 0-0 1.0-2 0/0 0 1-13 0 Totals 39 0-0 2-4 1 2 1 • His nickname is "Zay" at TAMU* 9 0-0 3.0-5 0/0 0 0-0 0 • When he's not on the field he enjoys playing golf vs. Vanderbilt* 9 0-0 0-0 0/1 1 0-0 0 and frisbee golf EDWARDS' SINGLE-GAME HIGHS at Missouri* 4 0-0 1.0-7 0/0 1 0-0 0 • His favorite part of game day is running out of the Tackles: 13, vs Georgia, Nov 5, 2016 (4-9) tunnel and seeing all the fans vs. Georgia* 11 0-0 0-0 0/0 1 0-0 0 Tackles for loss: 3.0, at Texas A&M, Oct 6, 2018 (5) Sacks: 1.0, vs. Tennessee, Oct. 28, 2017 (1.0-13) • His passions in life are playing football and at Tennessee* 6 0-0 0.5-1 0/0 2 0-0 0 Fumbles forced: 1, twice, vs Middle Tennessee, Nov 17, 2018 volunteering vs. MTSU* 12 0-0 2.0-4 1/0 0 1-66 0 Fumbles recovered: 1, vs Vanderbilt, Oct 20, 2018 • One word to describe him on the field is Pass breakups: 3, vs New Mexico State, Sept 17, 2016 at Louisville* 2 0-0 0-0 0/0 0 0 0 Touchdowns: 1,twice, last vs Middle Tennessee, Nov 17, 2018 "relentless" All-purpose yards: 46, vs Austin Peay, Nov 19, 2016 vs. Penn State* 5 0-0 0-0 0/0 0 0 0 Interceptions:2, at Louisville, Nov 26, 2016 Totals 82 0-0 9.0-25 1/1 6 2-79 1 Long interception return:66, s Middle Tennessee, Nov 17, 2018 EPPS' CAREER STATISTICS Year Pos. G-GS Rec. Yds. Avg. TD Long EDWARDS' 2017 GAME-BY-GAME 2017 WR 13-0 4 55 13.8 0 28
Opponent Tackles Sacks TFL-Y FC PBU Int. QBH 2018 WR 13-2 8 76 9.5 0 18 at Southern Miss * 4 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-0 0 81 Totals 26-2 12 131 10.9 0 28 vs. EKU* 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 1-0 0 at South Carolina* 7 0-0 0-0 0 0 1-1 0 ISAIAH EPPS' 2018 GAME-BY-GAME vs. Florida* 11 0-0 0-0 0 1 0-0 0 Opponent Rec. Yds. TD Long vs. E. Michigan* 8 0-0 0-0 0 2 1-0 0 EPPS vs. Central Mich. 0 0 0 0 vs. Missouri* 11 0-0 0-0 0 1 0-0 0 WIDE RECEIVER at Florida 0 0 0 0 vs. Miss. State* 11 0-0 1.0-1 0 1 0-0 0 vs. Murray State 1 8 0 8 vs. Tennessee* 10 1.0-13 1.5-15 0 0 0-0 0 vs. Miss. State 0 0 0 0 6-2 • 181 • Sophomore-1L vs. Ole Miss* 11 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-0 1 Jenks, Okla. (Jenks) vs. South Carolina 1 11 0 11 at Vanderbilt* 5 0-0 1.0-3 0 0 1-0 0 at TAMU 0 0 0 0 at Georgia* 4 0-0 0-0 0 1 0-0 0 2018 - Sophomore vs. Vanderbilt 0 0 0 0 vs. Louisville* 6 0-0 0.5-1 0 0 0-0 0 • Played in all 13 games with two starts vs. Georgia at Missouri 0 0 0 0 vs. Northwestern* 7 0-0 0-0 0 1 0-0 0 and Tennessee vs. Georgia* 2 29 0 18 Totals 97 1.5-17 3.5-19 0 7 4-1 1 • Caught eight passes for 76 yards at Tennessee* 1 4 0 4
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EPPS' 2018 GAME-BY-GAME High School High School • A three-star offensive tackle by ESPN, Rivals and • Four-star recruit by Rivals.com, which evaluates vs. MTSU 3 24 0 14 247sports him as the No. 35 cornerback in the nation at Louisville 0 0 0 0 • Rated as the 69th best offensive lineman nationally • All-Broward County selection vs. Penn State 0 0 0 0 and the 36th best prospect in Ohio by 247sports • Was invited to play in the prestigious Broward Totals 5 52 0 18 • Also played guard and center County vs. Dade County All-Star Game, but was • Four-year starter for Coach Doug Downing unable to participate because of his enrollment • Named team captain as a senior at UK EPPS' 2017 GAME-BY-GAME • Scout says, "Physical player - does a great job of • Was a standout two-way player, as he also played Opponent Rec. Yds. TD Long getting and maintaining leverage once engaged wide receiver on offense at Southern Miss 1 6 0 6 with defender. Majority of the time plays under • Coached by Rick Hemingway at Dillard High School vs. EKU 0 0 0 0 control and balanced, showing the ability to beat • Helped lead Dillard to the district championship a defender on own. Played tackle and center in • Rejoins former Dillard teammate Jordan Wright at at South Carolina 0 0 0 0 high school. We feel he’s got the raw talent to Kentucky vs. Florida 0 0 0 0 work with but a year in a college system will help • Teammates with fellow signee Bryce Oliver vs. E. Michigan 1 18 0 18 him with his footwork and learning more about • Entertained dozens of Division I offers, from every vs. Missouri 0 0 0 0 pass protection. Solid pick up for the Wildcats as Power 5 conference, including Auburn, Clemson, Fortner is a player who will benefit from a season Florida, Florida State, Louisville, Miami (Fla.), at Miss. State 0 0 0 0 or two in the college game" Michigan and many others vs. Tennessee 0 0 0 0 • Earned third-team All-Ohio for Division II vs. Ole Miss 2 31 0 28 • Named second-team All-Northwest Ohio in 2014 Personal at Vanderbilt 0 0 0 0 and 2015 • Born in Parkway, Fla. at Georgia 0 0 0 0 • Dual-sport athlete as he also was a center on the • Son of Margaret Pegues Northview basketball team • Majoring in communications vs. Louisville 0 0 0 0 • Honor-roll student and member of the National vs. Northwestern 0 0 0 0 Honor Society Stanley Says Totals 4 55 0 28 • Earned President's Education Award • His nickname is "Sniper Gang" • Chose UK over Akron, Cincinnati, Marshall, • He chose Kentucky because he felt it was the best EPPS' SINGLE-GAME HIGHS Maryland, Toledo and Western Michigan fit • One word to describe him on the field is Receptions:3, vs Middle Tennessee, Nov 17, 2018 Receiving yards: 31, vs Ole Miss, Nov 4, 2017 (2 receptions) Personal "mysterious" Receiving TDs: n/a • Born in Cleveland, Ohio • The most influential person in his life is his mother Long reception:28, vs Ole Miss, Nov 4, 2017 • Son of John and Nancy Fortner because she is a single parent and she has worked • Uncle, Don Svec, played football at Youngstown hard to raise four boys State • Other than playing in the NFL, his dream job is to 79 • Major is mechanical engineering make music/beats Community Cats • Volunteer for Habitat for Humanity (2016) LUKE Luke Says 94 FORTNER • He chose Kentucky because he loved the atmosphere OFFENSIVE GUARD • Most people don't know that he played soccer COLIN until the eighth grade GOODFELLOW 6-6 • 293 • Sophomore-1L • Other than playing in the NFL, his dream job is to be a football coach Sylvania, Ohio PUNTER • His sports hero is Joe Thomas because he's (Sylvania Northview) consistent and good at what he does • If he had to be stranded on an island with a 6-2 • 218 • Sophomore-SQ 2018 -Sophomore teammate he would choose Drake Jackson Cleveland, Ohio • Played in 11 of 13 games (St. Ignatius) • Blocked for All-SEC running back, Benny Snell Jr., UK's all-time leading rusher and the first player 2018 - Sophomore in school history to rush for 1,000 yards in three • Practiced with the team straight seasons 37 • Named to SEC Academic Honor Roll • Named to SEC Academic Honor Roll • Dean's List (Fall 2018) 2017 - r-Freshman STANLEY 2017 - Freshman • Saw action in eight games GARNER • Practiced with the team • Blocked for All-SEC running back, Benny Snell Jr., • Dean's List (Fall 2017) the first player in school history to rush for 1,000 CORNERBACK yards in consecutive seasons High School • Named to SEC Academic Honor Roll 6-1 • 171 • Freshman-HS • Three-year letter winner and starter at punter for St. Ignatius in Cleveland 2016 - Freshman Parkway, Fla. (Dillard) • Averaged 41.1 yards per punt as a senior, helping • Redshirt season the Wildcats finish 13-2 • Dean's List (Fall 2016, Spring 2017) 2018 - Freshman • Kept nine punts inside the 20-yard line and allowed • SEC First-year Academic Honor Roll (2016-17) • Redshirt season only three touchbacks
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• Also handled kickoffs, sending 61-of-87 to the end High School vs. Georgia 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 zone • A four-star prospect by Rivals, which rated him at Tennessee 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 • Named to Cleveland.com's 2016 all-star football as the 15th best cornerback in the nation and the team 16th best prospect in talent-laden Georgia, 191st vs. MTSU 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 • Was a two-time first-team All-County and two-time nationally at Louisville 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 1 0 All-State selection • ESPN tabbed him as the 23rd corner in the nation vs. Penn State 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 • Coached by Chuck Kyle and the 34th best player in Georgia • Also a two-year letter winner as a guard on the • Ranked by 247sports as a three-star recruit, as Totals 13 0-0 0.0 0 0 3 0 basketball team the nation’s No. 37 cornerback and the 32nd best • Member of the National Honor Society prospect in Georgia GRIFFIN'S 2017 GAME-BY-GAME • 1st Honors (2016 and 2015), 2nd Honors (2014 • Scout ranked him as a three-star prospect and the Opponent Tackles Sacks TFL-Y FR FC PBU Int. and 2013) 46th best cornerback overall, third-best in Georgia • Chose Kentucky over Penn State and Pittsburgh • Named First-team All-State by the Atlanta Journal- at Southern Miss. 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 1 0 Constitution vs. EKU 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 Personal • At corner, he totaled 18 tackles and three at South Carolina 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 • Born in Cleveland, Ohio. interceptions in helping lead the Cardinals to the vs. Florida 3 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 • Son of Kathy and Don regional championship title ... Also forced one • Father, Don, played basketball at Case Western fumble and had one fumble recovery vs. E. Michigan* 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 • Sister, Christina, played soccer at Duquesne • An excellent wide receiver as he caught 68 passes vs. Missouri 6 0-0 0-0 0 0 1 0 • Major is pre-nursing for 1,008 yards and 11 touchdowns in helped lead at Miss. State 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 the Cardinals to an 11-2 overall record as a senior Colin Says • Also played basketball, winning back-to-back state vs. Ole Miss 3 0-0 0-0 0 0 1 - • His nickname is "Goody " titles, and ran track at Vanderbilt 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 1-2 • He chose Kentucky because it would allow him to • Excelled in the classroom and was a member at Georgia 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 study nursing and play football of the National Honor Society, Future Business • Other than playing in the NFL, his dream job is to Leaders of America and the Beta Club vs. Louisville 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 be a certified registered nurse anesthetist • Chose UK over Auburn, Clemson and Stanford vs. Northwestern 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 • The most influential person in his life is his mother Totals 22 0-0 0.0 0 0 3 1-2 because she influenced him to follow his dream of Personal being in a medical career while pursuing football • Born in Riverdale, Calif. • His one guilty pleasure is eating meals in bed • Son of Judy and Lawrence Griffin GRIFFIN'S 2016 GAME-BY-GAME • Brother, Jason, played football at Fort Valley State Opponent Tackles Sacks TFL-Y FR FC PBU Int. • Major is community and leadership development vs. New Mexico St. 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 • Representative for UK Football's Student-Athlete at Alabama 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 Advisory Committee (SAAC) 3 vs. Miss. State 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 Jordan Says at Missouri 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 • His nickname is "J.G." at Tennessee 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 JORDAN • He chose Kentucky because it was the best place vs. Austin Peay 4 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 GRIFFIN for him to pursue his dreams • Other than playing in the NFL, his dream job is to at Louisville 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 vs. Georgia Tech 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 SAFETY be a college coach • His sports heroes are his dad, brother and high Totals 6 0-0 0.0 0 0 0 0 school coach because they have taught him 6-0 • 194 • Junior-2L everything he knows GRIFFIN'S SINGLE-GAME HIGHS Riverdale, Ga. • One word to describe him on the field is Tackles: 6, vs Missouri, Oct 7, 2016 (5-1) (Jonesboro) "electrifying" Pass breakups: 1, five times, last vs South Carolina, Sept 29, 2018 Interceptions: 1, at Vanderbilt, Nov 11, 2017 2018 - Junior GRIFFIN'S CAREER STATISTICS • Played in 12 of 13 games Year Pos. G-GS Tackles TFL-Y Int.-Yds. PBU FR FC QBH • Did not see action vs. Miss. State with injury 2016 DB 8-0 6 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 • Totaled 13 tackles and three PBUs • Named to SEC Academic Honor Roll 2017 DB 13-1 22 0-0 1-2 3 0 0 0 55 2018 DB 12-4 13 0-0 0-0 3 0 0 0 2017 - Sophomore Totals 33-5 41 0-0 1-2 6 0 0 0 DAVOAN • Played in all 13 games with one start HAWKINS • Had 22 tackles, three PBUs and one INT GRIFFIN'S 2018 GAME-BY-GAME • Got his first career interception in the win over DEFENSIVE LINEMAN Vanderbilt Opponent Tackles Sacks TFL-Y FR FC PBU Int. • Charted a career-high six tackles vs. Missouri with vs. Central Mich.* 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 one PBU at Florida* 4 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 • Had two tackles and a PBU in the opener at 6-2 • 271 • Freshman-HS vs. Murray State* 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 1 0 Southern Miss ... Also had two tackles at South Lauderhill, Fla. (Chaminade-Madonna) Carolina and vs. Eastern Michigan vs. Miss. State DNP (Injury) • Earned his first career start vs. Eastern Michigan vs. South Carolina* 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 1 0 2018 - Freshman • Fall SEC Academic Honor Roll at TAMU 3 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 • Redshirt season 2016 - Freshman vs. Vanderbilt 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 • Saw action in eight games, totaling six tackles at Missouri 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 • SEC First-year Academic Honor Roll (2016-17)
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High School Personal • Another recruit from the pipeline of Chaminade- • Born in Hollywood, Florida Madonna to Kentucky • Son of Otis Blocker 40 • Coached by Dameon Jones • Cousin of WR Antonio Brown (Pittsburgh Steelers) • Rejoins former high school teammates Josh Ali and and WR Marquise Brown (Oklahoma Sooners) Chris Whittaker at UK • Major is undecided JACKSON • Teammates with fellow signees B.J. Alexander Jr. and Akeem Hayes Akeem Says HIGH • Played both offense (guard) and defense • His nickname is "Keemey" LINEBACKER • Team won the 3A state championship in 2017, the • He chose Kentucky because he loved the school’s first football state title since 2005 environment • On defense registered 65 total tackles, 21 tackles • Most people would be surprised to know he's only 5-11 • 238 • Sophomore-SQ for loss and 12 sacks as a senior been playing wide receiver for three years Union, Ky. • Three-time first-team All-County selection • The most influential person in his life is his brother, (Ryle) • Student ambassador Bernerd Scott, the most humble person he's ever • Rated a three-star prospect by 247Sports, Rivals known and ESPN • He collects prayers 2018 - Sophomore • Chose Kentucky over Miami and Oklahoma • Practiced with the team
Personal 2017 - Freshman • Name is pronounced Davoan (day-VEE-on) • Practiced with the team • Born in Lauderhill, Florida 36 • Son of Sherria Hicks and Earnest Hawkins High School • Major is undecided • Three-year letter winner at linebacker for Coach PATRICK Mike Engler at Ryle High School Davoan Says HENSCHEN • As a senior, recorded 111 tackles (74 solo), six • His nickname is "Day Day" tackles for loss, three sacks, three quarterback hurries and one fumble recovery for a score • He chose Kentucky because he wanted to help TIGHT END change the program • Named second team All-State by the AP • Other than playing in the NFL, his dream job is to • As a junior, led the team with 77 tackles, three make music 6-6 • 228 • Sophomore-SQ sacks, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, • His hobbies outside of football are rapping, writing Newport, Ky. four quarterback hurries and one fumble recovery songs and dancing (Newport Central Catholic) for a TD in helping the Raiders go 10-0 during the • He has 14 siblings regular season for the first time in school history • Two-time U.S.A. National Football Team selection 2018 - Sophomore as a linebacker • Practiced with the team • Recorded nine tackles, including four TFL in a win over the IFAF World Team in 2015 19 2017 - Freshman • In 2016, had five tackles and one TFL in a win over • Practiced with the team Canada in the International Bowl AKEEM • Football University “Top Gun” selection High School • Invited to Nike Football ‘The Opening’ regionals HAYES • Four-year letter winner at quarterback for Newport • Member of the Raider Council, FBLA, Chess Club Central Catholic in Newport, Ky. and Honor Roll WIDE RECEIVER • Coached by Dan Wagner • Chose Kentucky over Valparaiso and Morehead • Also lettered as a senior for the Thoroughbreds' State basketball team 5-8 • 153 • Freshman-HS • Chose Kentucky over Cincinnati Personal Hollywood, Fla. (Chaminade-Madonna) • Born in Louisville, Ky. Personal • Son of Jason and Kendall High • Born in Cincinnati, Ohio • Major is pre-computer science 2018 - Freshman • Son of Roger and Jamie Henschen • Redshirt season • Major is pre-communications Jackson Says • His nickname is "Jack" High School Patrick Says • He chose Kentucky because it's a great place to be • Part of a pipeline from Chaminade-Madonna • His nickname is "Pat" • The thing he most loves about football is the family to Kentucky that includes 2017 signees Chris • He chose Kentucky because he loves Lexington and that comes along with playing Whittaker and Josh Ali the Big Blue Nation • When he's not on the field, he enjoys fishing and • Teammates with fellow signees Davoan Hawkins • Other than playing in the NFL, his dream job is to playing basketball and B.J. Alexander Jr. work in sales and business management • His favorite part of game day is winning • Rated as a three-star recruit by 247Sports, Rivals • The most influential person in Patrick's life is his and ESPN grandpa because he taught him hard work and his • Caught 25 passes for 401 yards and six touchdowns grandpa said he will always be proud of him as a senior at Chaminade-Madonna, which won • One thing most people would be shocked to know Florida’s 3A state championship, the school’s first is that he doesn't eat anything that swims football state title since 2005 • Hauled in a 44-yard TD pass in the title game • Coached by Dameon Jones • Caught 35 passes for 750 yards and six touchdowns as a junior • Chose Kentucky over Louisville
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• His sports hero is Peyton Manning because he's Kenneth Says the greatest quarterback of all time • Other than playing in the NFL, his dream job is to 12 • Most people don't know Gunnar is his real name be a football coach • Other than playing football he also enjoys playing • One thing most people don't know about him is basketball and golfing that he participated in martial arts for 14 years and GUNNAR • His favorite meal is pizza had open-heart surgery in April of 2018 HOAK • His guilty pleasure is watching "Scandal" HOAK'S CAREER STATISTICS • He chose to play football at Kentucky because he loved the place, the coaches and the SEC QUARTERBACK Year G-GS Rush Yds TD Comp. Att. Int. Pct. Yds. TD Long 2018 5-0 0 0 0 13 26 1 50.0 167 2 40 6-4 • 206 • Sophomore-SQ Totals 5-0 0 0 0 13 26 1 50.0 167 2 40 Dublin, Ohio (Dublin Coffman) HOAK'S 2018 GAME-BY-GAME 92 Comp.- 2018 - Sophomore Opponent Yds. TD Long Rush Yds. TD Long • Saw action in five games, completing 13 of 26 Att.-Int. PHIL passes for 167 yards and two scores vs. Central Mich. 4-9-0 50 1 24 0 0 0 0 • Was 3-of-8 for 27 yards in the win over Missouri vs. Murray State 4-5-0 77 1 40 0 0 0 0 HOSKINS • Entered late in the second quarter against Central at Missouri 3-8-0 27 0 28 0 0 0 0 Michigan for his first collegiate action ... Drove the DEFENSIVE TACKLE at Tennessee 2-4-1 13 0 8 0 0 0 0 Wildcats to a touchdown on his first possession, at Louisville 0-0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 capped by a 24-yard scoring strike to David Bouvier 6-5 • 306 • Junior-1L Totals 13-26-1 167 2 40 0 0 0 0 ... Finished the day 4-of-9 for 50 yards Toledo, Ohio (Whitmer/Highland CC) • Completed 4 of 5 passes for 77 yards and a touchdown vs. Murray State, the second TD pass HOAK'S SINGLE-GAME HIGHS 2018 - Junior of his career Pass attempts:9, vs Central Michigan, Sept 1, 2018 Pass completions:4, twice, last vs Murray State, Sept 15, 2018 • Played in all 13 games 2017 - r-Freshman Pass yards: 77 vs Murray State, Sept 15, 2018 • Totaled 21 tackles, 3.5 TFL, 3.0 sacks and one QBH Pass TDs: 1, twice, last vs Murray State, Sept 15, 2018 • Charted a career-high four tackles with one QB • Practiced with the team Long pass: 40, vs Murray State, Sept 15, 2018 Total offense plays:9, vs Central Michigan, Sept 1, 2018 (9 pass) sack at Texas A&M 2016 - Freshman Total offense yards:77, vs Murray State, Sept 15, 2018 • Totaled two tackles and a sack for a loss of nine • Redshirt season yards in the win over Florida • Graduated a semester early and enrolled at Kentucky in January of 2016 2017 - Sophomore • Connected on 4-of-5 passes in the 2016 Blue/ • Played in seven games and totaled two tackles White Spring Game for 57 yards and one score 68 KENNETH Junior College High School • Was a three-star recruit by all of the major • Tabbed by ESPN as a four-star prospect, ranking HORSEY recruiting services out of Highland Community No. 14 among quarterbacks nationally and No. 12 College (Kansas) among prospects in Ohio OFFENSIVE LINEMAN • Ranked 17th overall and the No. 5 defensive tackle • All-Central District Division I special mention in 2015 by 247Sports, while ESPN ranked him the top 300 • Ranked by Rivals and 247sports as a three-star • 2016 redshirt season prospect, as the No. 37 pro-style quarterback in • Had 25 tackles his freshman season at Highland the nation and as the 36th best prospect in Ohio 6-3 • 332 • Freshman-HS with eight TFL and four sacks in playing multiple • Had 1,798 yards through the air and 14 Sanford, Fla. (Sanford Seminole) positions along the defensive line touchdowns with only six interceptions during his senior season 2018 - Freshman High School • Was named Central District Player of the Year as • Redshirt season • Named Three Rivers Athletic Conference (TRAC) a junior All-Conference honorable mention as a senior in • Threw for 2,584 yards with 30 touchdowns and High School 2014 at Whitmer, playing for coach Jerry Bell just three interceptions as a junior, leading the • Rated a three-star recruit by 247Sports and Rivals • Totaled 63 tackles, eight sacks and two forced Shamrocks to an 11-1 record • Ranked as the No. 58 offensive guard in the nation fumbles as a senior • Coached by Mark Crabtree at Dublin Coffman, • Recruited primarily as an offensive guard • Has a wing span of 84 inches which has produced seven Division I QBs since 2003 • Helped lead his team to a 9-3 record and district • Chose Kentucky over Arkansas, Baylor, Mississippi • Choose UK over Bowling Green, Buffalo, Cincinnati, championship as a senior State and Oklahoma State Kent State, Syracuse and Toledo • Coached by Don Stark • Also a two-year letter winner in the shot put Personal Personal • Excelled in the classroom as he touted a 3.6 GPA • Born in Toledo, Ohio • Born in Columbus, Ohio and scored 1220 on his SAT • Son of Alicia Evans and Anthony Hoskins • Son of Frank and Holly Hoak • Chose Kentucky over Mississippi State, South • Major is community, leadership and development • Dad, Frank, uncle Fred Pagac and cousin, Fred Florida and Central Florida Pagac Jr., played football at Ohio State Phil Says • Fred Pagac Sr., is the former linebackers coach for Personal • His nickname is "Big Phil" the Denver Broncos • Born in Orlando, Florida • He chose Kentucky because he felt something • Major is agricultural economics • Son of Shari and Ken Horsey special that he didn't feel anywhere else • Major is pre-management • His pre-game routine consists of praying and Gunnar Says visualizing himself making plays • One word to describe him on the field is "poised" • If he had a hashtag to describe himself it would be #rosegrownoutofthepavement
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• His sports heroes are Reggie White and Lawrence Personal Taylor because they were physical and dominant • Nickname is "Fish" (given the nickname by his 13 cousins when he was younger) HOSKINS' CAREER STATISTICS • Pronounced ZY-air • Born in Paducah, Ky. Year Pos. G-GS Tackles TFL-Yds. Sacks-Yds. FC FR QBH ZY'AIRE • Son of Sheila Hughes-Rouse 2017 DT 7-0 2 0-0 0-0 0 1 1 HUGHES • Major is family science with a minor in criminology 2018 DT 13-0 21 3.5-25 3.0-24 1 0 1 Community Cats Totals DT 20-0 23 3.5-25 3.0-24 1 1 2 WIDE RECEIVER • Volunteered as a Salvation Army bell ringer (2016)
HOSKINS' 2018 GAME-BY-GAME 6-1 • 182 • Sophomore-1L Zy'Aire Says Opponent Tkls. TFL-Y Sacks-Y PBU FF FR Int. QBH Paducah, Ky. • He chose UK because he's loyal to his state vs. Central Mich. 3 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 (McCracken County) • One word to describe him on the field is "patient" • Other than playing in the NFL, his dream job is to at Florida 2 1.0-9 1.0-9 0 0 0 0 0 be the President of the United States vs. Murray State 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 2018 - Sophomore • Most people don't know that he was born with his vs. Miss. State 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 • Saw action in seven games, totaling one catch for umbilical cord wrapped around his neck and the vs. South Carolina 3 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 63 yards and a score doctors brought him back to life • Against Murray State, scored a touchdown on at TAMU 4 1.0-7 1.0-7 0 0 0 0 0 a pass play after receiving a lateral ... it was the vs. Vanderbilt 2 0.5-1 0-0 0 0 0 0 1 first time he had touched the ball in college ... the HUGHES' CAREER STATISTICS at Missouri 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 play went for 43 yards; he was credited with 49 Year Pos. G-GS Tkls Rec. Yds. Avg. TD Long vs. Georgia 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 receiving yards after receiving the lateral behind 2017 DB 7-0 1 0 0 0 0 0 the line of scrimmage at Tennessee 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 2018 WR 7-0 0 1 63 63.0 1 14 • Switched to wide receiver after playing cornerback vs. MTSU 2 1.0-8 1.0-8 0 1 0 0 0 last season Totals 14-0 1 1 63 63.0 1 14 at Louisville 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 vs. Penn State 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 2017 - r-Freshman HUGHES' 2018 GAME-BY-GAME Totals 21 3.5-25 3.0-24 0 1 0 0 1 • Played in seven games with one tackle as a corner Opponent Rec. Yds. TD Long 2016 - Freshman vs. Murray State 0 49 1 49 HOSKINS' 2017 GAME-BY-GAME • Redshirt season vs. Vanderbilt 0 0 0 0 Opponent Tkls. TFL-Y Sacks-Y PBU FF FR Int. QBH at Missouri 0 0 0 0 vs. E. Mich. 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 High School vs. Georgia 1 14 0 14 • A three-star recruit by all the major recruiting vs. Missouri 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 1 0 0 at Tennessee 0 0 0 0 services vs. Ole Miss 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 • Can play multiple positions after seeing time at vs. MTSU 0 0 0 0 at Vanderbilt 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 1 running back, quarterback, wide receiver and at Louisville 0 0 0 0 at Georgia 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 defensive back in high school Totals 1 63 1 14 vs. Louisville 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 • Concluded his prep career with an outstanding 4,914 passing yards with 46 touchdowns, 2,779 HUGHES' 2017 GAME-BY-GAME vs. Northwestern 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 rushing yards with 53 touchdowns and 1,128 Totals 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 1 0 1 receiving yards on 89 receptions for another 10 Opponent Tackles Sacks TFL-Y FR FC PBU Int. scores at Southern Miss. 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 HOSKINS' SINGLE-GAME HIGHS • After playing quarterback and receiver most of his at South Carolina 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 high school career, he moved to running back his Tackles: 4, at Texas A&M, Oct 6, 2018 (2-2) vs. Florida 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 Sacks: 1.0, 3x, last vs MTSU, Nov 17, 2018 (8 yards) senior season and was named the 2015 Purchase TFL: 1.0, 3x, last vs MTSU, Nov 17, 2018 (8 yards) Area Player of the Year by the Paducah Sun vs. Missouri 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 QBH: 1, twice, last vs Vanderbilt, Oct 20, 2018 Forced Fumble: 1, vs MTSU, Nov 17, 2018 • Compiled 1,170 rushing yards, 374 receiving yards at Miss. State 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 Fumble Recovery: 1 vs Missouri, Oct 7, 2017 and combined for 21 touchdowns in helping lead vs. Tennessee 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 the Mustangs to a 10-3 record and a berth in the KHSAA Class 6A playoffs vs. Ole Miss 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 • Earned 2015 All-State honorable mention by the Totals 1 0-0 0.0 0 0 0 0 Courier-Journal • Fifth-highest scorer in the state as a senior, HUGHES' SINGLE-GAME HIGHS accounting for 128 points (17 TD runs, four Receptions: 1, vs Georgia, Nov 3, 2018 receiving and one 2-point conversion) Receiving yards: 49, vs Murray State, Sept 15, 2018 • Completed 172 of 294 passes for 2,446 yards Receiving TDs: 1, vs Murray State, Sept 15, 2018 and 23 scores with just eight interceptions as a Long Reception: 14, s Georgia, Nov 3, 2018 sophomore quarterback Tackles: 1, vs Tennessee, Oct 28, 2017 (1-0) • Also ran 116 times for 634 yards and 16 touchdowns • Coached by Shawn Jackson at McCracken County • Played his freshman season at Lone Oak before the McCracken County schools consolidated • For the Purple Flash, he was 81 of 130 passing for 1,253 yards and 14 scores in just five games • Ran 61 times for 390 yards and nine TDs • Chose Kentucky over Louisville and Purdue
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Drake Says • Earned his first career start vs. Ole Miss, charting • He chose UK because he wanted to do something five tackles, a TFL and a PBU 52 special for the school he grew up rooting for • Had six tackles along with a blocked field goal in • Other than playing in the NFL, his dream job is to the win over Missouri be a high school or college coach • Also had a blocked extra point vs. Eastern Kentucky DRAKE • One word to describe him is "cerebral" • Had three tackles and his first career sack in the • His favorite part of game day is the bus ride to the win over Tennessee JACKSON stadium with his brothers • Most people don't know that if he wasn't playing Junior College CENTER football he would be an astronaut • Rated by 247sports as a four-star prospect, the No. 2 safety and No. 43 overall player in the junior 6-2 • 303 • Sophomore-1L college ranks Versailles, Ky. (Woodford County) • Sat out the 2016 season to concentrate on academics 6 • In 2015, selected second-team All-Kansas Jayhawk 2018 -Sophomore Community College Conference after totaling • Started at center in all 13 games, giving him 20 35 tackles, including 28 solo at Garden City consecutive starts LONNIE Community College (Kan.) • Blocked for All-SEC running back, Benny Snell Jr., JOHNSON JR. • Also recorded five interceptions and had one Kentucky's all-time leading rusher and the first fumble recovery player in school history to rush for 1,000 yards in • Coached by Jeff Sims CORNERBACK three straight seasons • Chose UK over Georgia and West Virginia
2017 - r-Freshman 6-3 • 206 • Senior-1L High School • Played in 10 games and earned the starting center Gary, Ind. (Garden City CC/Gary West Side) • Totaled 66 tackles, two interceptions, two blocked spot for the final seven games of the season field goals and a blocked punt, while catching 40 • Blocked for All-SEC running back, Benny Snell Jr., passes for 772 yards and 14 touchdowns at West Side Career the first player in school history to rush for 1,000 • Also had 253 rushing yards on 22 carries with five TDs • Former junior college player who spent two yards in consecutive seasons • An extremely talented athlete who also excelled seasons at Kentucky (2017 and 2018) at track and field, helping Gary West Side win the • Started in 18 of 26 career games, including 18 in 2016 - Freshman 2014 state championship with individual titles in a row • Redshirt season the long jump and 4x100 relay • Graduated high school a semester early and • Two-year totals included 64 tackles, 3.0 TFL (13 enrolled at Kentucky in January of 2016 yards), 1.0 sacks, 12 PBUs, two blocked kicks, one Personal interception and a forced fumble • Born in Gary, Ind. • Intercepted a pass in the third quarter vs. Penn High School • Son of Nora and Lonnie Johnson • U.S. Army All-American, named a team captain for State in the Citrus Bowl in 2018, the first pickoff the West squad of his career ... Also had a pass breakup and four Lonnie Says tackles in helping UK claim its first postseason • Helped the West win the game, 37-9 • His nickname is "Lotto" victory since 2009 • Two-time first-team all-state selection by the • One word to describe him on the field is • Invited to play in the Reese's Senior Bowl where he Courier-Journal and the Associated Press "determined" charted four tackles in the game for the South • A 2015 Herald-Leader “Class of Commonwealth” • Other than playing in the NFL, his dream job is to • Had two blocked kicks in his career, a blocked extra honoree be a sports analyst point vs. EKU and a blocked field goal vs. Missouri • A four-star prospect by all four major recruiting • What he most looks forward to this season is in 2017 services who is tabbed by Scout as the nation’s top winning • Had a career-high seven tackles as a junior vs. center recruit • Favorite movie is Love and Basketball • Invited to Nike’s The Opening – the most Louisville on Nov. 25, 2017 prestigious football recruiting camp of the 2015 • Graduated in December with a degree in summer – and the Rivals 100 Five-Star Challenge community and leadership development JOHNSON'S CAREER STATISTICS • The nation’s second-best center, according to Year Pos. G-GS Tackles TFL-Y Int.-Yds. PBU FC FR Blks 2018 - Senior 247sports, which also ranks him as the second- 2017 DB 13-5 41 3.0-13 0-0 5 0 0 2 best prospect in the state and the 140th best in • Started in all 13 games 2018 DB 13-13 23 0-0 1-24 3 1 0 0 the nation • Totaled 23 tackles, four PBUs, an interception and • Ranked as the second-best center and the second- a forced fumble Totals 26-18 64 3.0-13 1-24 8 1 0 2 best prospect in the state by Rivals after recording • Intercepted a pass in the third quarter vs. Penn 163 pancake blocks as a senior State in the Citrus Bowl, the first pickoff of his JOHNSON'S 2018 GAME-BY-GAME career ... Also had a pass breakup and four tackles • ESPN ranked him the third-best center and No. 2 Opponent Tackles Sacks TFL-Y FC FR PBU Int. Blks overall in the state ... Rated by Scout as the 83rd in the win vs. Central Mich.* 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 best prospect in the nation • Had a season-high four tackles and PBU vs. Georgia • Coached by former UK All-SEC defensive end • Totaled three tackles and a PBU in the win at UF at Florida* 3 0-0 0-0 0 0 1 0 0 Dennis Johnson • Also had three tackles in the win over USC vs. Murray State* 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 • The four-year letter winner picked UK over • Invited to play in the Reese's Senior Bowl where he vs. Miss. State* 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 Alabama, Florida, Mississippi State, Ohio State, charted four tackles in the game for the South Penn State, South Carolina, Tennessee and LSU vs. South Carolina* 3 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 2017 - Junior at TAMU* 3 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 Personal • Played in all 13 games, earning a starting spot in vs. Vanderbilt* 1 0-0 0-0 0 1 0 0 0 • Born in Lexington the last five • Son of Brian and Candy Jackson • Totaled 41 tackles, 3.0 TFL, 1.0 sacks, five PBU and at Missouri* 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 • Brian played football at Purdue two blocked kicks vs. Georgia* 4 0-0 0-0 0 0 1 0 0 • Charted a career-high seven tackles vs. Louisville • Major is agricultural economics at Tennessee* 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 1 0 0
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JOHNSON'S 2018 GAME-BY-GAME • Helped the Cardinals compile a 44-8 overall record JOHNSON'S 2017 GAME-BY-GAME and four conference championships in his four vs. MTSU* 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 seasons, including a 12-2 record as a senior Opponent Att. Yds. TD Rec. Yds. TD KR Yds TD at Louisville* 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 • Averaged 8.0 yards per carry vs. E. Michigan 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 vs. Penn State* 4 0-0 0-0 0 0 1 1 0 • Ran for 142 yards and a TD as a junior at Miss. State 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 15 0 • Named first-team All-Conference as a senior Totals 23 0-0 0-0 0 1 4 1 0 • Honor-roll student vs. Tennessee 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 • Chose UK over Georgetown University, Navy and vs. Ole Miss 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 JOHNSON'S 2017 GAME-BY-GAME Army at Vanderbilt 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Opponent Tackles Sacks TFL-Y FR FC PBU Int. Blks Personal at Georgia 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 at Southern Miss. 4 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 • Born in Cincinnati, Ohio vs. Louisville 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 vs. EKU 4 0-0 1.0-2 0 0 1 0 1 • Son of Aubrey Johnson and the late Cindy Johnson vs. Northwestern 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 20 0 at South Carolina 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 • Major is kinesiology Totals 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 35 0 vs. Florida 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 Zach Says vs. E. Michigan 3 0-0 0-0 0 0 1 0 0 • He chose Kentucky because he wanted to help JOHNSON'S SINGLE-GAME HIGHS vs. Missouri 6 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 1 change the culture Kick returns: 1, twice, last vs Northwestern, Dec 29, 2017 at Miss. State 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 • Other than playing in the NFL, his dream job is to Kick return yards: 20 vs Northwestern, Dec 29, 2017 be a physical therapist Long kick return: vs Northwestern, Dec 29, 2017 Tackles: 2 vs Central Michigan, Sept 1, 2018 vs. Tennessee 3 1.0-10 1.0-10 0 0 1 0 0 • His favorite part of game day is walking out of the vs. Ole Miss* 5 0-0 1.0-1 0 0 1 0 0 tunnel at Vanderbilt* 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 • If he had a hashtag to describe himself it would be #work at Georgia* 3 0-0 0-0 0 0 1 0 0 • His sports hero is Marshawn Lynch because of his vs. Louisville* 7 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 work ethic 34 vs. Northwestern* 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 Totals 41 1.0-10 3.0-13 0 0 5 0 2 JOHNSON'S KOR CAREER STATISTICS JORDAN Year KOR Yds. Avg. TD Long JOHNSON'S SINGLE-GAME HIGHS 2017 2 35 17.5 0 20 JONES Tackles: 7, vs Louisville, Nov 25, 2017 (5-2) Totals 2 35 17.5 0 20 Tackles for loss: 1.5, vs EKU, Sept 9, 2017 LINEBACKER Sacks: 1.0, vs Tennessee, Oct 28, 2017 (1.0-10) Blocks: 1, twice, last vs Missouri, Oct 9, 2017 (punt) JOHNSON'S 2018 GAME-BY-GAME PBU: 1, 9x, last vs Penn State, Jan 1, 2019 6-2 • 218 • Senior-3L Interceptions: 1, vs Penn State, Jan 1, 2019 (24 yards) Opponent Att. Yds. TD Rec. Yds. TD KR Yds TD Tkls Youngstown, Ohio (Cardinal Mooney) vs. Central Mich. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 at Florida 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Career vs. Murray State 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 • Started in 33 of 42 career games • Totaled 251 tackles, 28.5 tackles for loss and 7.5 vs. Miss. State 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 28 sacks as a Wildcat vs. USC 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 • Also had 14 QB hurries, nine PBUs, three forced ZACH at TAMU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 fumbles and two fumble recoveries • Had 10 or more tackles in six career games, JOHNSON vs. Vanderbilt 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 including a career-best 19 tackles vs. Southern at Missouri 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Miss as a sophomore
RUNNING BACK vs. Georgia 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 • The 19 tackles are the most by a UK player since Cory Johnson had 19 tackles in 2015 against EKU at Tennessee 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5-10 • 185 • Junior-1L vs. MTSU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2018 - Senior Cincinnati, Ohio (Colerain) • Started in all 12 games played ... Did not play in the at Louisville 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 VRBO Citrus Bowl 2018- Junior vs. Penn State 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 • Played his four final games with a broken right • Had eight tackles in 13 games on special teams, Totals 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 hand sustained in the Missouri game most of them highlight-reel worthy • Tied for fourth on the team in PBUs (4), ranked • Earned a full scholarship in the 2018 fall camp fourth in TFLs (5.5) and fifth in tackles (68) • Dean's List (Fall 2018) • Forced and recovered a fumble in the first quarter against South Carolina, setting up a UK field goal 2017- Sophomore • Had eight tackles in the win over No. 14 Mississippi • Saw action in eight games on special teams State, including one quarterback hurry • Had two kick returns for 35 yards • Had a career-best four pass breakups vs. Murray State 2016- Freshman • Charted a season-high 10 tackles at Missouri • Practiced with the team 2017 - Junior High School • Bednarik Award Watch List • A two-year starter and three-year letter winner at • Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watch List Colerain for head coach Tom Bolden • Played in nine games with eight starting assign- ments • Totaled 64 tackles, 7.5 TFL (third on the team), 2.0
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sacks, 3 QBH, 1 PBU and 1 FF • Played his freshman and sophomore seasons at JONES' 2017 GAME-BY-GAME • Returned to action at Mississippi State on Oct. 21 Reynoldsburg HS in Columbus, Ohio, starting at after missing four games with an injured shoulder running back both years Opponent Tkls. TFL-Y Sacks-Y PBU FF FR Int. QBH • Had seven tackles, including one for loss, and had • Also ran track two years at Reynoldsburg, at Southern Miss * 5 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 a quarterback hurry in his return competing in the 100- and 400-meter dashes vs. EKU 8 0.5-2 0-0 1 1 0 0 1 • Led all players with 13 tackles in the win over • Played three years of basketball as a PF at South Carolina (Injury) DNP Tennessee, adding one sack and two tackles for • Picked Kentucky after considering Miami (Fla.), vs. Florida (Injury) DNP loss ... His 13 tackles were a season high and the Michigan State and Oklahoma most in his career in a SEC game vs. E. Michigan (Injury) DNP • Earned Co-SEC Defensive Player of the Week for Personal vs. Missouri (Injury) DNP this play against the Vols • Born in Columbus, Ohio at Miss. State* 7 1.0-1 0-0 0 0 0 0 1 • Recorded eight tackles, a career-high 3.0 TFL and • Son of Robert Jones and Vanessa Lang vs. Tennessee* 13 2.0-4 1.0-3 0 0 0 0 0 1.0 sacks in the Ole Miss game • Robert played defensive end at Ohio State during • Athlon Sports Preseason All-SEC First Team his collegiate days vs. Ole Miss* 8 3.0-11 1.0-8 0 0 0 0 0 • Athlon Sports Preseason All-America Third Team • Major is community and leadership development at Vanderbilt* 5 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 • Preseason All-SEC Third Team (Media) at Georgia* 5 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 • Preseason All-SEC Second Team (Coaches) Community Cats vs. Louisville* 4 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 • Southern Pigskin All-SEC Preseason First Team • Spent time with MLK Youth Leadership participants vs. Northwestern* 9 1.0-1 0-0 0 0 0 0 1 at a local church (2016) 2016 - Sophomore • Stayed after practice to spend time with the Totals 64 7.5-19 2.0-11 1 1 0 0 3 • Named All-SEC Second Team by the AP, the league Special Olympics (2015) coaches and Phil Steele JONES' 2016 GAME-BY-GAME Jordan Says • Led the team and ranked third in the SEC in tackles Opponent Tkls. TFL-Y Sacks-Y PBU FF FR Int. QBH per game with 8.4 (109 total) • He wears No. 34 because he had that number in • Led the SEC and ranked 16th nationally in solo high school and it turned out to be his lucky number vs. Southern Miss * 19 2.0-13 1.0-10 0 0 0 0 1 tackles per game (5.7) • His favorite part of game day is entertaining the fans at Florida * 9 1-1 0-0 1 0 0 0 0 • Led the team with nine quarterback hurries • If he had a hashtag to describe himself it would be vs. New Mexico St.* 7 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 1 • Led the team and ranked sixth in the SEC in tackles #gohard vs. USC * 8 0.5-1 0-0 1 0 0 0 0 for loss with 15.5 • The one thing he loves most about football is that at Alabama * 8 1.0-1 0 0 0 0 0 3 • Had a 10-tackle game at Louisville, his fourth it's his go-to sport for stress double-digit game of the season (Southern Miss, • When he's not on the field he enjoys watching vs. Vanderbilt * 5 1.0-7 1.0-7 0 0 0 0 2 Mississippi State, Georgia and Louisville) "Jersey Shore" vs. Miss. State * 11 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 1 • Saw limited action at Tennessee with back spasms at Missouri * 4 2.0-5 0-0 1 0 0 0 0 • Recorded a career-high 2.5 TFL vs. Georgia JONES' CAREER STATISTICS vs. Georgia * 10 2.5-9 0-0 1 1 0 0 0 • In his first career start vs. Southern Miss, finished at Tennessee * 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 1 with a career-high 19 tackles, including 13 solo Year G-GS Tackles TFL-Yds. Sacks-Yds. PD FF FR QBH ... Added two tackles for loss, one sack and a 2015 8-0 10 0-0 0-0 0 0 1 0 vs. Austin Peay * 8 2.0-10 1.0-6 0 0 0 0 0 quarterback hurry 2016 13-13 109 15.5-65 4.0-35 4 1 0 9 at Louisville * 10 2.0-15 1.0-12 0 0 0 0 0 • The 19 tackles were the most by a UK player since 2017 9-8 64 7.5-19 2.0-11 1 1 0 3 vs. Georgia Tech * 9 1.5-3 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 Cory Johnson had 19 tackles in 2015 against EKU Totals 109 15.5-65 4.0-35 4 1 0 0 9 • Led UK with eight tackles, adding 0.5 tackles for 2018 12-12 68 5.5-32 1.5-18 4 1 1 2 loss and a pass breakup vs. South Carolina Totals 42-33 251 28.5-116 7.5-64 9 3 2 14 • Had a career-high three quarterback hurries at JONES' 2015 GAME-BY-GAME Alabama JONES' 2018 GAME-BY-GAME Opponent Tkls. TFL-Y Sacks-Y FF FR Int. QBH vs. UL Lafayette 3 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 2015 - Freshman Opponent Tkls. TFL-Y Sacks-Y PBU FF FR Int. QBH at South Carolina DNP • Played in eight games, with 10 tackles, including vs. Central Mich * 8 1.5-8 0.5-5 0 0 0 0 0 one fumble recovery at Florida* 6 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 vs. Florida 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 • Graduated a semester early and enrolled at vs. Murray State* 2 0-0 0-0 4 0 0 0 1 vs. Missouri 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 Kentucky in January of 2015 vs. Miss. State* 6 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 1 vs. Eastern Kentucky 3 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 vs. Auburn DNP High School vs. South Carolina* 5 1.0-4 0-0 0 1 1 0 0 • A four-star prospect by Scout and three-star recruit at TAMU* 2 1.0-13 1.0-13 0 0 0 0 0 at Mississippi State DNP by 247Sports.com, ESPN and Rivals vs. Vanderbilt* 5 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 vs. Tennessee 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 • A top-20 player in the state of Ohio by 247Sports. at Missouri* 10 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 at Georgia 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 com and ESPN vs. Georgia* 9 0.5-1 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 at Vanderbilt 1 0-0 0-0 0 1 0 0 • Ranked as one of the top 40 best outside vs. Charlotte DNP linebackers in the class by all four databases at Tennessee* 5 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 • Strong senior season with 185 tackles, including vs. MTSU* 4 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 vs. Louisville 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 10 sacks, five fumbles forced and four fumbles at Louisville* 4 2.0-6 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 Totals 10 0-0 0-0 0 1 0 0 recovered vs. Penn State DNP • Was named to Big 22 Class of 2014, which honors Totals 68 5.5-32 1.5-18 4 1 1 0 2 JONES' SINGLE-GAME HIGHS the best 22 players in the states of Ohio and Tackles: 19, Southern Miss, Sept 3, 2016 (13-6) Pennsylvania Sacks: 1.0, seven times, last at Texas A&M, Oct 6, 2018 (13 yards) • Named first-team All-Ohio Division IV as a junior Tackles for loss: 3.0, vs Ole Miss, Nov 4, 2017 (11 yards) and senior Fumbles forced: 1, three times, last vs South Carolina, Sept 29, 2018 Fumbles recovered: 1, twice, last vs South Carolina, Sept 29, 2018 • Was 2014 Division IV Defensive Player of the Year QB Hurries: 3, at Alabama, Oct 1, 2016 • Started at linebacker and tailback in his two years PBUs: 4, vs Murray State, Sept 15, 2018 at Cardinal Mooney • Head coach was P.J. 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• Rushed for 1,439 yards and 17 TDs as a junior • Three-year career stats feature 601 carries for 58 5 3,781 yards and 55 TDs • Has an ability to be a threat in the passing game, totaling 94 catches for 796 yards and four TDs ALEX SIHIEM • Played on defense as a freshman • Coached by Rush Propst KING KING • Three-year letterman in basketball and track • Chose Kentucky over West Virginia, Wake Forest, LINEBACKER RUNNING BACK Washington State and Middle Tennessee
6-3 • 236 • Freshman-RS 5-9 • 172 • Senior-3L Personal Mason, Ohio (William Mason) Colquitt, Ga. (Colquitt County) • Name pronounced “sah-HEEM” • His nickname is "Sifi" • Born in Moultrie, Ga. 2018 - r-Freshman Career • Son of Ann King and Ronald Bell • Saw action in nine games • Played in 40 career games • Has a daughter, Skylar • Totaled 1,554 all-purpose yards with 630 rushing • Brother, B.J. Howard, played football at North 2017 - Freshman yards, 160 receiving yards and 818 kick returns Carolina Tech, while brother, Tevin King, played at • Redshirt season yards Louisiana Tech • Served as UK's primary kickoff returner as a • Major is community and leadership development High School freshman and sophomore • Known as one of the most explosive pass rushers off the edge in the Midwest 2018 - Senior Community Cats • A three-star prospect by all four major recruiting • Played in two games • Stayed after practice to spend time with the services • Had six carries for 32 yards in the season opener Special Olympics (2015) • Rivals.com ranks King as the No. 19 prospect from vs. Central Michigan Ohio, while Scout.com ranks him as the No. 2 • Also had six carries for 26 yards vs. Murray State Sihiem Says defensive end from Ohio • His nickname is "Sifi" • Second in tackles with 40, including six sacks 2017 - Junior • He chose Kentucky because he wanted to be part • Also had one forced fumble and one fumble • Saw action in all 13 games of changing the program recovery • Rushed 79 times for 364 yards and two scores • He chose No. 22 because it's a family tradition as • Ranked third overall in sacks in the Greater Miami • Rushed 15 times for 69 yards and a career-high both brothers also wore No. 22 Conference which earned him a first-team All- two touchdowns in the win over Vanderbilt • Other than playing in the NFL, his dream job is to Southwest Ohio and first-team All-GMC selection, • Ran for 64 yards on five carries vs. Florida ... Also be a college coach his third-straight All-GMC first-team honor caught a pass for a career-high 24-yard gain • Most people don't know that he writes left-handed • Scout’s scouting report says, “(King) is a great athlete who runs well and chases down 2016 - Sophomore quarterbacks and ball carriers with his speed. • Played in all 13 games, serving as one of UK’s KING'S CAREER STATISTICS Gets off the ball well, has the agility to change primary kickoff returners Year G-GS Att. Yds. Avg. TD LG Rec. Yds. Avg. TD LG direction and in with finesse as a pass rusher. Can • Rushed 11 times for 81 yards and one score 2015 12-0 11 127 11.5 1 62 4 6 1.5 0 6 still get stronger and improve his general pass rush • Had a season-high six rushes for 75 yards and a TD 2016 13-0 11 81 7.4 1 24 3 14 4.7 0 11 technique, but athletically, he has the goods” at Tennessee • Head coach was Brian Castner • Returned 10 kicks for 213 yards (21.3) 2017 13-0 79 364 4.6 2 30 15 86 5.7 0 24 • Helped lead Mason to a 7-5 overall record and the • Six of his kickoff returns came in the win at 2018 2-0 12 58 4.8 0 11 0 0 0 0 0 second round of the Division 1 playoffs in 2016 Louisville as he totaled 118 yards Totals 40-0 107 604 5.6 4 62 22 106 4.8 0 24 • Nominee for the 2017 U.S. Army All-American Bowl • Caught two passes for 14 yards at Alabama • Also a talented basketball player and shot-putter KING'S KOR CAREER STATISTICS on the track team 2015 - Freshman • Picked Kentucky after considering Michigan, • Played in all 12 games as a true freshman, serving Year KOR Yds. Avg. TD Long Michigan State, Tennessee and Wisconsin as UK’s primary kickoff returner 2015 23 498 21.7 0 48 • Returned 23 kicks for 498 yards, a 21.7-yard 2016 10 213 21.3 0 27 Personal average, including a 48 yard return 2017 4 107 26.8 0 46 • Born in Atlanta, Ga. • Rushed 11 times for 127 yards, including a 62-yard • Son of Andrea and Aaron King touchdown run Totals 37 818 22.1 0 48 • Mom, Andrea, ran track at Bowling Green • Caught four passes out of the backfield • Major is family science • In UK’s win over Charlotte, had a 62-yard TD rush KING'S 2018 GAME-BY-GAME as part of a five-carry, 91-yard game Opponent Att. Yds. TD Long Rec. Yds. TD Alex Says vs. Central Mich. 6 32 0 10 0 0 0 • He chose Kentucky because it was close to home High School and because of the coaches love of defense • Swift running back was the Georgia Offensive vs. Murray State 6 26 0 11 0 0 0 • One word to describe him on the field is "monster" Player of the Year as selected by the Georgia Totals 12 58 0 11 0 0 0 • His sports hero is Von Miller because he plays so Sports Writers Association hard • A three-star prospect by Rivals and ESPN KING'S 2017 GAME-BY-GAME • Most people don't know he started playing football • Impressive senior stats featured 279 rushes for after he saw pictures of his mom on a youth league 2,090 yards in 15 games, scoring 37 TDs and Opponent Att. Yds. TD Rec. Yds. TD KR Yds TD football team when she was young totaling 11 100-yard rushing performances at Southern Miss 8 12 0 0 0 0 2 69 0 • Averaged 139.3 yards per game while leading vs. EKU 9 61 0 3 13 0 1 22 0 Colquitt HS to a 15-0 record and the Class AAAAAA state championship at South Carolina 2 15 0 1 18 0 0 0 0
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KING'S 2017 GAME-BY-GAME vs. Florida 5 64 0 1 24 0 0 0 0 70 78 vs. E. Michigan 7 9 0 2 -2 0 0 0 0 DARIAN NICK vs. Missouri 6 20 0 1 6 0 0 0 0 at Miss. State 5 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 KINNARD LEWIS vs. Tennessee 2 17 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 OFFENSIVE LINEMAN OFFENSIVE TACKLE vs. Ole Miss 4 18 0 2 8 0 0 0 0 at Vanderbilt 15 69 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 at Georgia 7 26 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6-5 • 357 • Freshman-HS 6-9 • 367 • Freshman-HS vs. Louisville 2 1 0 1 6 0 0 0 0 Knoxville, Tenn. (St. Ignatius - Ohio) Jacksonville, Fla. (The Bolles School) vs. Northwestern 7 30 0 3 11 0 0 0 0 2018 - Freshman 2018 - Freshman Totals 79 364 2 15 86 0 3 91 0 • Played in nine games, starting two of the last three • Redshirt season at left tackle KING'S 2016 GAME-BY-GAME • Helped lead a Kentucky offensive line that blocked High School Opponent Att. Yds. TD Rec. Yds. TD KR Yds TD for numerous season highs this season • Three-star prospect by all the major recruiting • UK set season highs with 56 points, 601 yards services vs. Southern Miss 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 70 0 total offense, 29 first downs and 340 rushing • No. 53 offensive tackle nationally and the at Florida 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 yards at Louisville ... Graded at 84 percent ... Had 111th-ranked prospect in the state of Florida by vs. New Mexico St. 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 no penalties or missed assignments and did not 247sports vs. South Carolina 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 allow any quarterback sacks ... Credited with 16 • Helped the Bolles Bulldogs finish 8-4 in 2017 under blocks at the point of attack, including three long first-year head coach Wayne Belger at Alabama 2 -1 0 2 14 0 1 25 0 touchdown runs – Benny Snell’s 24-yard TD, A.J. • In 2016, under long-time head coach Corky Rogers, vs. Vanderbilt 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Rose’s 75-yard untouched TD dash, and Kavosiey the Bulldogs went undefeated in the regular vs. Miss. State 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Smoke’s 37-yard TD season and advanced to the state championship at Missouri 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 game High School vs. Georgia 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 • Named first-team All-State and All-District • Rated the 101st best player in the country and • Member of the Black Student Union at Tennessee 6 75 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 No. 16 offensive tackle as a four-star recruit by • Also played power forward and center on the vs. Austin Peay 3 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 247Sports basketball team at Louisville 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 118 0 • Rated a four-star by ESPN and a three-star by Rivals • Held 22 scholarship offers before ultimately vs. Georgia Tech 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 • Rivals rated him the No. 21 recruit in prospect- choosing UK over Washington State laden Ohio Totals 11 81 1 3 14 0 10 213 0 • 247Sports rated him one of the Top 20 offensive Personal tackles in the country • Born in Jacksonville, Florida KING'S 2015 GAME-BY-GAME • Played at the powerhouse St. Ignatius program in • Son of Earl and Yashika Lewis Opponent Att. Yds. TD Rec. Yds. TD KR Yds TD Cleveland, which has won 11 state championships • Major is undecided vs. UL Lafayette 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 67 0 and three national championships under the direction of legendary coach Chuck Kyle Nick Says at South Carolina 1 1 0 0 0 0 2 33 0 • Massive player at 6-foot-5, 357 pounds • His nickname is "Big Nick" vs. Florida 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 16 0 • Selected to play in the U.S. Army All-American • He's also a talented basketball player vs. Missouri 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 77 0 game • If he could trade places with Coach Stoops for one vs. Eastern Ky. 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 22 0 • All-State honoree in Ohio day he would let the offensive line run the ball • Was the first offensive lineman to join Kentucky’s • His favorite quote he likes to live by is "there vs. Auburn 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 18 0 2018 recruiting class has never been a person who gave his all and at Miss. State 3 31 0 1 4 0 2 31 0 • Chose Kentucky over Penn State, UCLA and regretted it" vs. Tennessee 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 45 0 Tennessee • He chose to play football at Kentucky because it at Georgia 2 4 0 1 0 0 3 53 0 had a great atmosphere and it's a great program Personal at Vanderbilt 0 0 0 2 2 0 2 36 0 • Born in Youngstown, Ohio vs. Charlotte 5 91 1 0 0 0 1 23 0 • Son of Mandy Headrick vs. Louisville 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 44 0 • Major is kinesiology Totals 11 127 1 4 6 0 23 498 0 Darian Says • His nickname is "Dai Dai" KING'S SINGLE-GAME HIGHS • Other than playing in the NFL, his dream job is to Rush attempts:15, at Vanderbilt, Nov 11, 2017 Rush yards: 91, vs Charlotte, Nov 21, 2015 (5 carries) be a physical therapist Rush TDs: 2, at Vanderbilt, Nov 11, 2017 • If he could learn to do one thing it would be to Long rush: 62, vs Charlotte, Nov 21, 2015 speak Chinese or Japanese Receptions:3, twice, last vs Northwestern, Dec 29, 2017 Receiving yards: 24, vs Florida, Sept 23, 2017 • He chose to play football at Kentucky because of Long reception:24, vs Florida, Sept 23, 2017 the possibilities it provided All-purpose yards: 118, at Louisville, Nov 26, 2016 • Most people don't know that he is related to Dolly Kick returns: 6, at Louisville, Nov 26, 2016 Kick return yards: 118, at Louisville, Nov 26, 2016 (6 returns) Parton Long kick return: 48, vs. Missouri, Sept 26, 2015
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LOONEY'S 2018 GAME-BY-GAME • Coached by Evan Hochstetler • Four-year starter who played both offensive and 59 Opponent Tkls. TFL-Y Sacks-Y PBU FF FR PBU QBH defensive line vs. Central Mich. 3 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 • Also a four-year letter winner in basketball, at Florida 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 1 advancing to the state finals KORDELL vs. Murray State 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 1 0 • MaxPreps credited him with 64 tackles, 22.0 tackles for loss and 7.0 sacks as a senior vs. Miss. State 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 1 LOONEY • Helped lead the Blue Devils to a regional vs. South Carolina 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 championship DEFENSIVE TACKLE at TAMU 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 • Also credited with 31 tackles, 5.0 tackles for loss vs. Vanderbilt 3 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 and 1.0 sack as a junior • Chose Kentucky over Tennessee 6-3 • 297 • Sophomore-1L at Missouri 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 Springfield, Ohio vs. Georgia 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 (Springfield) Personal at Tennessee 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 • Name is pronounced "Jerquavion (jer-QUAY-vee- vs. MTSU 1 1.0-3 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 on) Mahone" 2018 - Sophomore at Louisville 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 • Born in Columbus, Georgia • Totaled 15 tackles, two QBHs and a PBU in 13 • Son of Kimberly Pollard vs. Penn State 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 games • Major is undecided • Had a career-high tying three tackles three times, Totals 15 1.0-3 0-0 0 0 0 1 2 the last in the win over Vanderbilt Jerquavion Says LOONEY'S 2017 GAME-BY-GAME • His nickname is "Qua" 2017 - Freshman - RS • He's also a talented basketball player and loves to Opponent Tkls. TFL-Y Sacks-Y PBU FF FR Int. QBH • Played in 11 games, totaling 10 tackles make music • Charted a career-high three tackles along with a at Southern Miss 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 • He chose to play football at Kentucky because the tackle for loss vs. Louisville vs. EKU DNP staff was loyal • Had two tackles in the season opener vs. Southern at South Carolina 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 • Most people would be shocked to know he likes to Miss and at Mississippi State vs. Florida 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 put syrup on his spaghetti • If he could learn to do one thing it would be to play vs. E. Michigan 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 High School the piano • A three-star recruit who was rated the No. 57 vs. Missouri 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 defensive tackle nationally and No. 42 player in at Miss. State 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 Ohio by 247sports vs. Tennessee DNP • Rated No. 36 by Rivals • Totaled 93 tackles and seven sacks in just two vs. Ole Miss 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 50 seasons of varsity football at Vanderbilt 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 • Didn’t start playing varsity football until his junior at Georgia 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 MARQUAN year of high school vs. Louisville 3 1.0-1 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 • Two-time first-team All-Greater Western Ohio MCCALL vs. Northwestern 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 Conference honoree • Second-team AP Southwest All-District as a senior Totals 10 1.0-1 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 DEFENSIVE LINEMAN • Blue-Grey All-American Bowl Watch List • Two-sport athlete at Springfield as he also played LOONEY'S SINGLE-GAME HIGHS basketball Tackles: 3, three times, last vs Vanderbilt, Oct 20, 2018 (0-3) 6-3 • 368 • Freshman-HS • Coached by Maurice Douglass Tackles for loss: 1.0, twice, last vs MTSU, Nov 17, 2018 (3 yards) Detroit, Mich. (Oak Park) • Chose UK over Louisville, Illinois and Pittsburgh QBH: 1, twice, last vs Mississippi State, Sept 22, 2018 PBU: 1, vs Murray State, Sept 15, 2018 Personal 2018 - Freshman • Born in Springfield, Ohio • Saw action in eight games and totaled five tackles, • Son of La'Rese Watkins, Rudolph Looney and 1.5 TFL and a forced fumble Debra Stout 93 • Totaled three tackles, a quarterback sack, another • Major is sociology one-half tackle for loss, and a forced fumble vs. JERQUAVION Murray State Kordell Says • His QB sack caused a fumble • His nickname is "Loon" MAHONE • Combined on a one-yard tackle for loss in a series • He chose Kentucky because he loves the people, that ended with a punt DEFENSIVE LINEMAN the school and the coaching staff • Other than playing in the NFL, his dream job is to High School be an accountant • One of Kentucky’s highest-rated recruits in the • One word to describe him on the field is "hungry" 6-3 • 308 • Freshman-HS 2018 class • A four-star recruit by 247Sports, Rivals and ESPN • His favorite meal is chicken Alfredo Jordan City, Ga. (Manchester) • Rivals rated him the No. 4 offensive guard in the nation LOONEY'S CAREER STATISTICS 2018 - Freshman • 247Sports also listed him as the No. 4 offensive Year Pos. G-GS Tackles TFL-Yds. Sacks-Yds. FC/FR QBH PBU • Redshirt season guard in the nation, as well as the top player in 2017 DT 11-0 10 1.0-1 0.0-0 0 0 0 Michigan and No. 135 overall player in the Class High School of 2018 2018 DT 13-0 15 1.0-3 0.0-0 0 2 1 • Late pickup for the early signing period out of • Named first-team All-State by the Detroit Free Totals DT 24-0 25 2.0-4 0.0-0 0 2 1 Manchester High School in Georgia Press and the Associated Press • Late bloomer who burst onto the recruiting scene • Helped Oak Park reach the Division 2 regional final late
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• Can play both offensive and defensive line at the American Bowl and the 2016 Ohio High Football collegiate level as he also played defensive tackle Coaches Association North-South All-Star Classic and clogged up the middle of the defensive line 86 • Also letter three seasons as a guard on the • All-State player and rated the No. 1 offensive guard basketball team in the Midwest • Chose Kentucky over Toledo, Clemson, Penn State, • Regarded as a tremendous technician on the GRANT Purdue and Michigan State offensive line • Played for Greg Carter at Oak Park High School in McKINNISS Personal Oak Park, Mich. • Born in Findlay, Ohio PUNTER • Carter said “For a guy his size, 325 pounds, he’s • Son of Angie and Patrick McKinniss extremely quick and athletic and has great hands” • Major is psychology • Chose Kentucky over Michigan, Michigan State, 6-1 • 200 • Junior-1L Ole Miss, Penn State, Pitt, Wisconsin, Missouri and Findlay, Ohio Grant Says Minnesota (Findlay) • One word to describe him on the field is "determined" Personal • His sport hero is Kobe Bryant because he's a legend • Born in Detroit, Michigan 2018 - Junior • When he's not playing football he enjoys spending • Son of Marenthia McCall • Handled all kickoffs for the Wildcats time with family and friends • Major is undecided • Charted 66 kickoffs for 4,069 yards and 36 • Other than playing in the NFL, his dream job is to touchbacks (61.7) be a sports psychologist Marquan Says • Named to SEC Academic Honor Roll • His nickname is "Bully" McKINNISS' 2016 GAME-BY-GAME • He chose to play football at Kentucky because of 2017 - Sophomore the coaching staff's loyalty • Practiced with the team Opponent Punts Avg. Long Inside 20 • Other than playing in the NFL, his dream job is to • Named to SEC Academic Honor Roll vs. Southern Miss 4 36.8 45 2 be a sign language interpreter at Florida 5 43.4 53 1 2016 - Freshman • If he could learn to do one thing it would be sign vs. New Mexico St. 3 41.7 48 0 language • Was a nominee for the Ray Guy Award given to the • The most influential person in his life is his nation's top punter vs. South Carolina 5 40.8 53 0 grandmother because she's always positive and • Ranked third among SEC freshman punters, at Alabama 6 44.7 61 0 she keeps him on the right track averaging 39.2 yards per punt on the season vs. Vanderbilt 5 36.2 44 2 • Had 10 punts inside the 20-yard line vs. Mississippi State 3 34.3 37 1 • Boomed a career-long 61-yard punt in the second MCCALL'S CAREER STATISTICS quarter at Alabama at Missouri 5 35.8 41 0 Year G-GS Tackles TFL-Yds. Sacks-Yds. PD FF FR QBH • For the game at Alabama, averaged 44.7 yards on vs. Georgia 7 40.0 59 1 2018 8-0 5 1.5-2 1.0-1 0 1 0 1 six punts, besting his previous high average of 43.4 at Tennessee 5 41.6 47 1 Totals 8-0 5 1.5-2 1.0-1 0 1 0 1 versus Florida on Sept. 8 vs. Austin Peay 3 38.7 47 0 • SEC First-year Academic Honor Roll (2016-17) at Louisville 4 35.8 44 1 MCCALL'S 2018 GAME-BY-GAME High School vs. Georgia Tech 3 34.0 37 1 Opponent Tkls. TFL-Y Sacks-Y PBU FF FR Int. QBH • A four-star recruit who is rated the nation’s No. 4 Totals 58 (2273) 39.2 61 10 at Florida 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 punter according to Scout • Earned Three Rivers Athletic Conference first-team vs. Murray State 3 1.5-2 1.0-1 0 1 0 0 0 McKINNISS' SINGLE-GAME HIGHS honors as a placekicker four straight seasons vs. Vanderbilt 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 Punts: 7, vs Georgia, Nov 5, 2016 and was a first-team selection as a punter three Single-game Avg: 44.7, at Alabama, Oct 1, 2016 at Missouri 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 seasons in a row Long: 61, at Alabama, Oct 1, 2016 Kickoffs: 9, vs Murray State, Sept 15, 2018 vs. Georgia 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 • Two-time first-team All-Northwest Ohio honoree Touchbacks: 8, vs Murray State, Sept 15, 2018 at Tennessee 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 • Converted 38 of 40 PAT kicks and 10 of 11 field goals, including a season-long 52-yarder as a senior vs. MTSU 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 • Averaged 39.4 yards on punts and put 11 of 32 at Louisville 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 kicks inside the 20-yard line Totals 5 1.5-2 1.0-1 0 1 0 0 0 • As a junior, averaged 40.8 yards on 41 punts, dropping 12 punts inside the 20-yard line 99 • Converted 40 of 42 PAT attempts and was 5-for-8 in FG attempts, including a school-record 53-yarder • While kicking off in 2014, had 44 of his 60 kickoffs ADRIAN downed for touchbacks MIDDLETON • Earned second-team All-State honors as a junior, marking his second consecutive year honored DEFENSIVE TACKLE • Named MaxPreps 2012 Freshman All-American First Team • Also earned third team All-Ohio Division I as a 6-3 • 298 • Senior-3L freshman Bowling Green, Ky. (South Warren) • For his career, connected on 148 of 159 PAT attempts and 29 field goals Career • His 235 points ties him for the sixth-highest total • Played in 43 career games with 38 consecutive for points by a kicker in the Ohio prep football starting assignments record books • Totaled 78 tackles, 12.0 TFL, 3.0 sacks, one QBH • One of the Elite 88 high school seniors selected to and one PBU in his four-year career compete in the 10th annual Offense-Defense All-
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• Graduated in May of 2018 with a degree in media Community Cats MIDDLETON'S 2016 GAME-BY-GAME arts and studies a minor in digital media and design • Stayed after practice to spend time with the Special Olympics (2015) Opponent Tkls. TFL-Yds. Sacks-Yds. FC FR PBU QBH 2018 - Senior vs. Southern Miss 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 • Started in all 13 games Adrian Says at Florida * 4 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 • Had two tackles and a sack in the Senior Day win • Other than playing in the NFL, his dream job is to vs. New Mexico St. * 2 0.5-1 0-0 0 0 0 0 vs. MTSU be a graphic artist vs. South Carolina * 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 • Had a sack for a loss of 15 yards in the win over • His passion in life is learning new things Vanderbilt • He wears No. 99 because symmetry is the best at Alabama * 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 • Charted a TFL in the win at Florida • When he's not on the field he enjoys studying film/ vs. Vanderbilt * 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 playbook and his schoolwork, but also playing vs. Miss. State * 3 0.5-6 0-0 0 0 0 0 2017 - Junior video games at Missouri * 4 1.0-2 0-0 0 0 0 0 • Started in all 13 games • The best advice he's ever received is from his high • Totaled 25 tackles, 3.0 TFL, 1.0 sack, 1 PBU and 1 school coach, Brandon Smith "find a way to get it vs. Georgia * 1 1.0-1 0-0 0 0 0 0 QBH done" at Tennessee * 5 1.5-2 0-0 0 0 0 0 • Had five tackles vs. Eastern Michigan, including a vs. Austin Peay * 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 career-best 2.0 TFL and a sack for a loss of 11 yards MIDDLETON'S CAREER STATISTICS at Louisville * 6 1.0-1 0-0 0 0 0 0 2016 - Sophomore Year Pos. G-GS Tackles TFL-Yds. Sacks-Yds. FC/R QBH PBU vs. Georgia Tech * 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 • Played in all 13 games, earning a starting nod in 2015 DT 4-0 8 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Totals 35 5.5-13 0-0 0 0 0 0 the final 12 games of the season 2016 DT 13-12 35 5.5-13 0-0 0 0 0 • Fourth on the team in TFLs with 5.5 for 13 yards 2017 DT 13-13 25 3.0-15 1.0-11 0 1 1 MIDDLETON'S SINGLE-GAME HIGHS • Recorded a career-high six tackles, including one Tackles: 6, at Louisville, Nov 26, 2016 (3-3) 2018 DT 13-13 10 3.5-20 2.0-17 0 0 0 TFL in the win over No. 11 Louisville Tackles for loss: 2.0, vs E. Michigan, Sept 30, 2017 • Earned his first career starting spot at Florida and Totals 43-38 78 12.0-48 3.0-28 0 1 1 Sacks: 1.0, four times, last vs Middle Tennessee, Nov 17, 2018 PBU: 1, at Vanderbilt, Nov 11, 2017 registered six tackles • Had five tackles, including 1.5 TFL at Tennessee MIDDLETON'S 2018 GAME-BY-GAME • Totaled eight tackles in four games played last Opponent Tkls. TFL-Y Sacks-Y PBU FF FR Int. QBH season vs. Central Mich.* 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 38 2015 - r-Freshman at Florida* 1 1.0-3 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 • Played in four games, finishing with eight tackles vs. Murray State* 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 WILLIAM • Had four tackles vs. Charlotte vs. Miss. State* 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 2014 - Freshman vs. South Carolina* 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 NALTY • Redshirted at TAMU* 1 0.5-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 LINEBACKER vs. Vanderbilt* 1 1.0-15 1.0-15 0 0 0 0 0 High School at Missouri* 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 • Three-star prospect by Rivals, Scout, 247Sports. vs. Georgia* 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 6-0 • 228 • Sophomore-SQ com and ESPN Metairie, La. (Metairie Park Country Day) • Ranked the fourth-best player in the at Tennessee* 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 Commonwealth of Kentucky vs. MTSU* 2 1.0-2 1.0-2 0 0 0 0 0 2018 - Sophomore • Considered the 55th-best defensive tackle in the at Louisville* 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 • Practiced with the team nation by ESPN vs. Penn State* 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 • Max Preps 2013 Small Schools All-American First- • Named to SEC Academic Honor Roll Team Defense honoree Totals 10 3.5-20 2.0-17 0 0 0 0 0 • First-team all-state as a senior by The Associated 2017 - Freshman Press and the Louisville Courier-Journal MIDDLETON'S 2017 GAME-BY-GAME • Practiced with the team • Class of the Commonwealth selection by the Opponent Tkls. TFL-Y Sacks-Y PBU FF FR Int. QBH Lexington Herald-Leader High School at Southern Miss * 5 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 • Had 67 total tackles as a senior, including • Three-year letterwinner and starter at linebacker an astounding 26 tackles for loss, with nine vs. EKU* 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 for head coach Joe Chango at Metairie Park quarterback sacks at South Carolina* 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 Country Day • Totaled 63 tackles, including 10 sacks as a senior, • Had two fumble recoveries, one for a touchdown vs. Florida* 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 • Helped his team advance to the KHSAA state helping the Cajuns compile a 9-4 overall record vs. E. Michigan* 5 2.0-13 1.0-11 0 0 0 0 0 quarterfinals his junior and senior seasons • Also had one forced fumble and one fumble • Finished 11-2 his senior season vs. Missouri* 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 recovery • Played in the 2014 Offense-Defense All-American Bowl at Miss. State* 5 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 • Earned All-District honors • Coached by Mark Nelson vs. Tennessee* 2 1.0-2 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 • Had 53 tackles and two forced fumbles as a junior • Member of the United States Saddle Seat Team • Chose Kentucky after scholarship offers from vs. Ole Miss* 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 Louisville, Indiana and Missouri who captured the Gold Medal in the 2014 US at Vanderbilt* 0 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 0 0 • First player in the three-year history of the school Saddle Seat Equitation World Cup to sign a scholarship with a Division I university at Georgia* 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 • Also a member of the junior team from 2012-13 vs. Louisville* 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 • Competed in his first equestrian show at the age of five Personal vs. Northwestern* 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 • Chose UK over North Carolina • Born in Bowling Green, Ky. Totals 25 3.0-15 1.0-11 1 0 0 0 0 • Son of Audrey Middleton Personal • Born in Metairie, La.
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• Son of Donald J. Nalty Jr. (dad) and Holly (mom) • He chose Kentucky because it was a great fit and • He chose to play football at Kentucky because it and James Nichols (stepdad) he liked the style of play and how the coaches was the best fit and he believes the Wildcats are • Dad, Donald, played football at Tulane from 1982-86 could help him get better building something special • Major is pre-management • When he's not on the field he enjoys playing • The one TV show he can't miss is "SportsCenter" basketball with friends William Says • Other than playing in the NFL, his dream job is to OATS' CAREER STATISTICS • His nickname is "Nalty" coach • He chose Kentucky because it's a great area with • One word to describe him on the field is "energetic" Year Pos. G-GS Tkls. TFL-Yds. Sacks-Yds. Blks FF/FR QBH great people 2018 LB 13-1 27 3.0-11 2.0-9 0 1/2 0 • When he's not on the field he enjoys riding horses Totals 13-1 27 3.0-11 2.0-9 0 1/2 0 and meeting new people • His life's theme song is "Live Like You Were Dying" OATS' 2018 GAME-BY-GAME by Tim McGraw 22 • One word to describe him on the field is "persistent" Opponent Tkls. TFL-Y Sacks-Y PBU FF/FR Blks Int. QBH CHRIS vs. Central Mich. 0 0-0 0-0 0 0/0 0 0 0 OATS at Florida 0 0-0 0-0 0 0/0 0 0 0 vs. Murray State 1 0-0 0-0 0 0/0 0 0 0 LINEBACKER 26 vs. Miss. State 1 0-0 0-0 0 0/0 0 0 0 vs. South Carolina 4 0-0 0-0 0 0/0 0 0 0 MICHAEL at TAMU* 4 1.5-3 1.0-2 0 0/0 0 0 0 6-5 • 228 • Freshman-HS vs. Vanderbilt 1 0-0 0-0 0 0/0 0 0 0 Cincinnati, Ohio (Winton Woods) NESBITT at Missouri 0 0-0 0-0 0 0/0 0 0 0 vs. Georgia 3 0.5-1 0-0 0 0/0 0 0 0 CORNERBACK 2018 - Freshman at Tennessee 4 0-0 0-0 0 1/1 0 0 0 • Totaled 27 tackles, 3.0 TFL, 2.0 sacks, a forced vs. MTSU 1 0-0 0-0 0 0/0 0 0 0 6-0 • 196 • Freshman-RS fumble and two fumble recoveries in 13 career games at Louisville 5 1.0-7 1.0-7 0 0/0 0 0 0 Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (Boyd Anderson) • Posted a career-high five tackles and had his vs. Penn State 3 0-0 0-0 0 0/1 0 0 0 second quarterback sack of the season at Louisville Totals 27 3.0-11 2.0-9 0 1/2 0 0 0 2018 - r-Freshman • Earned his first collegiate start at Texas A&M, • Saw action in 10 games with three tackles charting his first collegiate sack in the second quarter ... Ended the game with four tackles, OATS' SINGLE-GAME HIGHS 2017 - Freshman including 1.5 for loss Tackles: 5, at Louisville, Nov 24, 2018 (2-3) TFLs: 1.5, at Texas A&M, Oct 6, 2018 (3 yards) • Redshirt season • Also had four tackles in the win over South Carolina Sacks: 1.0, twice, last at Louisville, Nov 24, 2018 (7 yards) • Recorded his first career tackle in the win over No. Forced fumble: 1, at Tennessee, Nov 10, 2018 High School 14 Mississippi State Fumble recovery: 1, twice, last vs Penn State, Jan 1, 2019 • A three-star recruit by all the major recruiting databases High School • ESPN ranks him the 43rd-best cornerback in the • Four-star linebacker by all the major recruiting state of Florida services • ESPN scouting report says, “(Nesbitt) is a skilled • Ranked the No. 22 outside linebacker in the 2018 85 athlete with upside given his room for continued class by 247sports physical development. Scheme versatile as he • Led Winton Woods to a 13-2 overall record and an BRYCE plays both safety and corner and is versed in most appearance in the Division II state championship schemes” game as a senior OLIVER • Rivals’ Justin Rowland says, “Nesbitt is one of the • Coached by Andre Parker top corners in Florida. He has a great combination • Named the Division II Defensive Player of the WIDE RECEIVER of the right size, ball skills and athleticism and Year and first-team All-Ohio by the Ohio Prep has demonstrated an ability to play press, man Sportswriters Association coverage. He has faced elite competition and • Totaled 79 tackles during the regular season and in 6-1 • 209 • Freshman-HS matched up well with some of the state’s top five playoff games, had 60 tackles, including three Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (Dillard) receivers” interceptions and two touchdowns • Coached by Quincy Woods • Reunites with high school teammate Mike Edwards • Helped lead Boyd Anderson to a 7-3 record in 2016 • Also a four-year letter winner in basketball as a 2018 - Freshman • In eight games played, he had 80 tackles, two center • Redshirt season forced fumbles, 18 pass breakups and two • Chose Kentucky over Ole Miss, Oklahoma, interceptions, one returned 71 yards for a TD Michigan State and Ohio State High School • Named second-team All-County • Dual-sport athlete, also a star basketball player • Also ran track at Boyd Anderson, competing in the Personal • Three-star prospect by all major recruiting services 100m, 200m, long jump, and 4x100-meter relay • Born in Cincinnati, Ohio • Helped lead the Panthers to a district • Picked UK over Louisville, LSU and West Virginia • Son of Kemberly Gamble championship in 2016, catching 76 passes for • Major is undecided 1,112 yards and five touchdowns Personal • Coached by Lorenzo Davis • Born in Pompano Beach, Fla. Chris Says • Rejoins former teammate Jordan Wright at UK • Son of Shirley Wilks • His nickname is "Duece Duece" • Teammates with fellow signee Stanley Garner • Major is community and leadership development • If he could trade places with Coach Stoops for one • Chose Kentucky over UCF and Louisville day he would help his mom retire Mike Says • Other than playing in the NFL, his dream job is to Personal • His nickname is "Mike" be a sports analyst • Born in Plantation, Florida
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• Son of Theresa Oliver • Finished the EMU game with a tackle and a QB • Major is undecided hurry, and shared a quarterback sack • Athlon Sports Preseason SEC All-Freshman Third 12 Bryce Says Team • Other than playing in the NFL, his dream job is to CHARLEY LEWIS be a physical therapist Personal • The celebrity he sometimes gets mistaken for is • Born in Washington, D.C. POORE III Russell Westbrook • Son of Clayton and LaTauna Paschal KICKER • The most famous person he's ever met is Lil Wayne • Older brother, Travaughn, was a linebacker for the • The last time he was moved to tears was when his Wildcats from 2011-14 father passed away • Major is family science with a minor in coaching • The one place he would love to visit is Africa 6-2 • 210 • Freshman-HS Josh Says Anderson, S.C. (Westside High School) • He chose Kentucky because of the family environment • Other than playing in the NFL, his dream job is to 2018 - Freshman 4 own his own gym and be a personal trainer • Saw action in three games, his first collegiate game • One word to describe him on the field is was at Missouri "relentless" • Hit 2 of 4 field goal attempts JOSHUA • The thing he's most looking forward to this season PASCHAL is playing against the best competition in the High School country and competing for a championship • Rated as the No. 1 punter/kicker in the 2018 class by Prokicker.com DEFENSIVE END • Handled punts, field goals and kickoffs for the PASCHAL'S CAREER STATISTICS Rams 6-3 • 278 • Sophomore-1L Year Pos. G-GS Tkls. TFL-Yds. Sacks-Yds. Blks FF/FR QBH • Named South Carolina 5A Specialist of the Year Olney, Md. (Our Lady of Good Counsel) 2017 LB 13-1 17 4.5-26 3.5-23 1 0/0 3 after hitting 8 of 11 field goals and 26 of 27 PATs as a senior 2018 LB 3-1 3 1.0-2 0-0 0 0 0 • Prokicker.com’s Rick Sang said “A very talented 2018 - Sophomore Totals 16-2 20 5.5-28 3.5-23 1 0/0 3 athlete who dominates his position and has • Played in three games with one starting shown great work ethic. He is already capable of assignment vs. Middle Tennessee PASCHAL'S 2018 GAME-BY-GAME launching NFL caliber kickoffs and punts” • In July of 2018, was diagnosed with malignant Opponent Tkls. TFL-Y Sacks-Y PBU FF/FR Blks Int. QBH • As a junior, converted 16 of 20 field goals with a melanoma on the bottom of his right foot ... long of 48, made all 44 extra-point attempts and vs. MTSU* 1 0-0 0-0 0 0/0 0 0 0 underwent three surgeries, followed by ongoing had 63 percent of his kickoffs go for touchbacks monthly immunotherapy treatments at Louisville 2 1.0-2 0-0 0 0/0 0 0 0 • Averaged 37.1 yards per punt in 2016 with 11 • Recovered sufficiently to play against Middle vs. Penn State 0 0-0 0-0 0 0/0 0 0 0 inside the 20-yard line Tennessee ... started the game and saw occasional Totals 3 1.0-2 0-0 0 0/0 0 0 0 • Earned the top prospect award for 2017 at the Ray action throughout Guy Prokicker.com Kicking Camp • In the second quarter, made a tackle on a third • Selected to play in the prestigious Shrine Bowl of PASCHAL'S 2017 GAME-BY-GAME down play that forced a punt ... When his name the Carolinas game, pitting the top seniors from was called as the tackler, the Kroger Field crowd Opponent Tkls. TFL-Y Sacks-Y PBU FF/FR Blks Int. QBH North and South Carolina against one another gave him a rousing ovation while his teammates at Southern Miss 1 1.0-3 0-0 0 0/0 0 0 0 • Member of two regional title teams coached by swarmed him with congratulations vs. EKU 0 0-0 0-0 0 0/0 0 0 0 Scott Earley • Named SEC co-Defensive Player of the Week • Also a lettered in soccer and tennis at South Carolina 1 0.5-2 0.5-2 0 0/0 0 0 0 (11/19) • Picked Kentucky early and never really considered • Had two tackles and a TFL at Louisville vs. Florida 1 0-0 0-0 0 0/0 0 0 0 other offers • Named to the SEC Academic Honor Roll vs. E. Michigan 1 0.5.2 0.5.2 0 0/0 1 0 1 vs. Missouri 0 0-0 0-0 0 0/0 0 0 0 Personal 2017 - Freshman at Miss. State 2 0-0 0-0 0 0/0 0 0 0 • Born in Anderson, S.C. • Played in all 13 games with one start • Son of Lewis and Jodi Poore • Earned his first career start vs. Northwestern in the vs. Tennessee 3 0.5-3 0.5-3 0 0/0 0 0 1 • Major is undecided Music City Bowl vs. Ole Miss 0 0-0 0-0 0 0/0 0 0 0 • Totaled 17 tackles, 4.5 TFL, 3.5 sacks, 3 QBH and 1 at Vanderbilt 3 1.0-7 1.0-7 0 0/0 0 0 0 Chance Says blocked kick at Georgia 0 0-0 0-0 0 0/0 0 0 0 • His nickname is "Chance" • Recorded a career-high three tackles along with a • Other than playing in the NFL, his dream job is to vs. Louisville 2 0-0 0-0 0 0/0 0 0 0 sack in the win over Tennessee and Vanderbilt be a camera man • Named SEC Special Teams Player of the week for vs. Northwestern* 3 1.0-9 1.0-9 0 0/0 0 0 1 • The person who has most influenced him in life is his game-changing blocked punt vs. EMU Totals 17 4.5-26 3.5-23 0 0/0 1 0 3 his dad because he pushed him to be the man he • First UK player to block a punt since Josh Forrest is today vs. Alabama State in 2013 PASCHAL'S SINGLE-GAME HIGHS • His most memorable moment as a football player • With UK clinging to a 17-14 lead in the fourth Tackles: 3, three times, last vs Northwestern, Dec 29, 2017 is hitting six field goals in one game quarter, Paschal deftly broke through the line and Sacks: 1.0, three times, last vs Northwestern, Dec 29, 2017 punter shield, also deducing the correct place and Tackles for loss: 1.0, three times, last vs Northwestern, Dec 29, 2017 POORE'S CAREER STATISTICS time to block a running rugby punt QBH: 1, three times, last vs Northwestern, Dec 29, 2017 Blocks: 1, last vs Eastern Michigan, Sept 30, 2017 (punt) • The blocked punt went for an 18-yard loss back to Year FG Points Long FG the EMU 12-yard line, setting up Benny Snell’s 12- 2018 2-4 6 34 yard TD run on the next play Totals 2-4 6 34 • On the play before the blocked punt, forced a third-down incompletion with a quarterback hurry
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POORE'S FIELD GOALS BY DISTANCE • His favorite saying is "it's not a have-to mentality, • His sport hero is his dad because he taught him it's a get-to mentality" everything he knows to get him to this point Year 1-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50+ Total Long • Most people would be shocked to know he is a • One thing most people don't know about him is 2018 0-0 0-0 2-3 0-0 0-1 2-4 0 big country music fan (thanks to teammate Austin that he can sing Totals 0-0 0-0 2-3 0-0 0-1 2-4 0 Dotson) RICHARDSON'S CAREER STATISTICS
POORE'S SINGLE-GAME HIGHS Year Pos. G-GS Rec. Yds. Avg. TD Long Points scored: 3, twice, last vs Georgia, Nov 3, 2018 2016 WR 13-5 9 160 17.8 0 41 Points by kicking: 3, twice, last vs Georgia, Nov 3, 2018 Field goals made: 1, twice, last vs Georgia, Nov 3, 2018 11 2017 WR 13-8 27 371 13.7 1 37 Field goal attempts:1, at Tennessee, Nov 10, 2018 Longest field goal:34, vs Georgia, Nov 3, 2018 2018 WR 13-12 13 114 8.8 0 20 Consecutive FGs made: n/a TAVIN Totals 39-25 49 645 13.2 1 41
RICHARDSON RICHARDSON'S 2018 GAME-BY-GAME WIDE RECEIVER Opponent Rec. Yds. TD Long 72 vs. Central Mich.* 0 0 0 0 6-3 • 207 • Junior-2L at Florida* 1 18 0 18 vs. Murray State* 0 0 0 0 E.J. Greer, S.C. (Byrnes) vs. Miss. State* 1 5 0 5 PRICE 2018 - Junior vs. South Carolina* 0 0 0 0 • Played in all 13 games with 12 starts at TAMU* 0 0 0 0 OFFENSIVE TACKLE • Recorded 13 catches for 114 yards vs. Vanderbilt* 0 0 0 0 • Had a season-high four catches for 37 yards at at Missouri* 2 8 0 7 Tennessee 6-6 • 305 • Sophomore-TR vs. Georgia* 2 26 0 15 Lawrenceville, Ga. (Southern Cal/Archer) 2017 - Sophomore at Tennessee* 4 37 0 20 • Played in all 13 games with eight starting vs. MTSU 1 8 0 8 2018 - Sophomore assignments at Louisville* 0 0 0 0 • Played in 13 games with 11 starts • Team's second-leading receiver with 27 catches for • Earned his first career start at Florida 371 yards and one TD vs. Penn State* 2 12 0 8 • Helped pave the way for All-American running • Averaged 13.7 yards per catch Totals 13 114 0 20 back Benny Snell Jr. to break the school's career • Had a career- and team-high five catches for 89 rushing record and become the first player in yards vs. Northwestern in the Music City Bowl RICHARDSON'S 2017 GAME-BY-GAME school history with three consecutive 1,000-yard • Caught a season-long 36-yard pass from Stephen Opponent Rec. Yds. TD Long rushing seasons Johnson on the game-winning drive in the fourth quarter vs. UT, making the catch while dragging his at Southern Miss 1 5 0 5 2017 - r-Freshman toe inbounds at the Vols' 5-yard line vs. EKU 2 10 0 14 • Sat out due to NCAA transfer rules • Scored his first collegiate touchdown on a seven- at South Carolina 2 29 0 17 yard pass reception in the second quarter vs. vs. Florida* 3 21 0 12 2016 - Freshman Eastern Michigan vs. E. Michigan* 1 7 1 7 • Redshirt season at Southern California • Caught two passes for 29 yards in the win at South High School Carolina vs. Missouri 1 27 0 27 • A four-start commit coming out of Archer High in at Miss. State 1 17 0 17 • Lawrenceville (Ga.) Personal vs. Tennessee* 3 52 0 36 • Ranked the 84th-best overall prospect in the 2016 • Name pronounced “TAY-vin” vs. Ole Miss* 2 30 0 23 class and ranked as the eighth-best offensive • Born in Greer, S.C. tackle, according to 247Sports • Son of Latis Richardson and Kelvin Richardson at Vanderbilt* 0 0 0 0 • Was the 10th-best prospect coming out of the • Dad played football at Gardner Webb and brother at Georgia* 3 43 0 19 state of Georgia played at East Carolina vs. Louisville* 3 41 0 16 • Made the 2015 Prep Star All-American Dream • Major is community leadership and development vs. Northwestern* 5 89 0 37 Team and USA Today All-Georgia first team as a senior Community Cats Totals 27 371 1 37 • Coached by Andy Dyer • Co-founder of a coat drive called "Coats for Kids" located in Greer, S.C., which helps collect coats for RICHARDSON'S 2016 GAME-BY-GAME Personal needy children Opponent Rec. Yds. TD Long • Born in Atlanta, Georgia • Visited with sick children at Wolfson Children's vs. Southern Miss * 2 74 0 41 • Son of Ed Price and Schenik Allen Hospital at the TaxSlayer Bowl in Jacksonville, Fla. • Major is communications (2016) at Florida * 1 3 0 3 • Stayed after practice to spend time with the vs. New Mexico St. 0 0 0 0 E.J. Says Special Olympics (2015) vs. South Carolina * 1 19 9 19 • Nickname is "E.J." which is abbreviated for Edward at Alabama * 2 24 0 12 Junior Tavin Says vs. Vanderblt * 0 0 0 0 • He chose Kentucky because of the great • His nickname is "T-Rich" opportunity and the family atmosphere • He chose Kentucky because of the atmosphere and vs. Mississippi State 1 17 0 17 • Other than playing in the NFL, his dream job is to it felt like home at Missouri 0 0 0 0 own community centers in impoverished cities to • Other than playing in the NFL, his dream job is to vs. Georgia 0 0 0 0 help children who need tutoring, nutrition and be a college coach at Tennessee 1 17 0 17 positive influences
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RICHARDSON'S 2016 GAME-BY-GAME • Grandfather, Joe Miko, played football at Ohio, while brother, Jordan, is currently a redshirt senior vs. Austin Peay 0 0 0 0 on the offensive line at Miami (Ohio) and brother, 9 at Louisville 1 6 0 6 Jake, played at Walsh University vs. Georgia Tech 0 0 0 0 • Major is agriculture economics DAVONTE Totals 9 160 0 41 Justin Says • His nickname is "Rigg" ROBINSON RICHARDSON'S SINGLE-GAME HIGHS • He chose Kentucky because of the education, the SAFETY Receptions:5, vs Northwestern, Dec 29, 2017 football and the relationships Receiving yards: 89, vs Northwestern, Dec 29, 2017 (5 receptions) Touchdowns: 1, E. Michigan, Sept 30, 2017 • Other than playing in the NFL, his dream job is to Long reception:41, Southern Miss, Sept 3, 2016 be a veterinarian 6-2 • 200 • Sophomore-1L All-purpose yards: 89, vs Northwestern, Dec 29, 2017 • One word to describe him on the field is Lexington, Ky. "aggressive" (Henry Clay) • He couldn't live without his dogs
2018 - Sophomore RIGG'S CAREER STATISTICS • Saw action in all 13 games with three starts 83 Year Pos. G-GS Rec. Yds. Avg. TD Long • Totaled 42 tackles, 3.0 TFL, four PBUs and two 2016 TE 2-0 0 0 0 0 0 fumble recoveries JUSTIN 2017 TE 13-0 3 40 13.3 0 18 • Recorded a career-best nine tackles vs. Georgia, including a two-yard tackle for loss RIGG 2018 TE 13-2 4 45 11.2 0 29 • Totaled seven tackles with 1.0 TFL and one PBU in Totals 28-2 7 85 12.1 0 29 the win over Vanderbilt TIGHT END • Had three tackles and a PBU in the win over No. 14 RIGG'S 2018 GAME-BY-GAME Mississippi State • Recovered a Feleipe Franks fumble after he was 6-6 • 257 • Fr-RS Opponent Rec. Yds. TD Long sacked by Josh Allen and returned it 30 yards for a Springboro, Ohio vs. Central Michigan 0 0 0 0 touchdown on the final play of the game at Florida (Springboro) at Florida 0 0 0 0 sealing the win vs. Murray State 1 5 0 5 2017 - r-Freshman 2018 - r-Freshman vs. Miss. State 0 0 0 0 • Played in all 13 games with two starts • Saw action in all 13 games vs. South Carolina 0 0 0 0 • Had four catches for 45 yards • Totaled 19 tackles, including a career-high five • Earned his first career start vs. MTSU and had a at TAMU 0 0 0 0 tackles in the win over Vanderbilt 29-yard catch, the longest of his career vs. Vanderbilt 0 0 0 0 • Has two catches for 12 yards this season at Missouri 1 7 0 7 2016 - Freshman • Redshirt season vs. Georgia 0 0 0 0 2017 - Freshman at Tennessee 0 0 0 0 • Redshirt season High School • Played in two games before suffering a rib injury vs. MTSU* 1 29 0 29 • On top of being one of the best cornerbacks in the during the third week of the season at Louisville* 1 4 0 4 state as a senior, he also was a running back, using • Returned to practice for the bowl game but did not vs. Penn State 0 0 0 0 his speed to score seven touchdowns (four rushing, see action two receiving and one 91-yard kickoff return) Totals 4 45 0 29 • SEC First-year Academic Honor Roll (2016-17) • As a junior he rushed for 492 yards on 35 carries and six touchdowns, while recording 32 tackles High School RIGG'S 2017 GAME-BY-GAME and two interceptions, including one for a • A 3-star tight end who is rated the No. 47 tight end Opponent Rec. Yds. TD Long touchdown on defense • Led the team in tackles three straight seasons, and No. 43 player in Ohio by 247sports at South Carolina 1 6 0 6 • Voted team captain his senior season and hauled including a team-high 100 tackles and one vs. Northwestern 2 34 0 18 in 35 catches for 394 yards and a touchdown interception in 2015 • Helped Springboro finish 11-3 and advance to the Totals 3 40 0 18 • Named Defensive Player of the Year and first-team second round of the Division I, Region 2 playoffs all-city by the Lexington Herald-Leader as a senior • Named Greater Western Ohio All-Conference RIGG'S SINGLE-GAME HIGHS • A 2015 Herald-Leader “Class of Commonwealth” • Earned an invitation to the 2016 Ohio High Football Receptions:2, vs Northwestern, Dec 29, 2017 honoree Coaches Assoc. North-South All-Star Classic Receiving yards: 34, vs Northwestern, Dec 29, 2017 (2 receptions) • Helped the Blue Devils advance to the second • Coached by Ryan Wilhite Long reception:29, vs Middle Tennessee, Nov 17, 2018 round of the playoffs with a 7-5 record in 2015 • Also a letter winner and team captain on the • Four-year letterwinner in track, helping the Blue basketball team at Springboro, averaging 9.4 points Devils win the 2015 and 2016 state title and 8.0 rebounds per game as a senior • Class 3A state track champion in the 100 meters • Excelled in the classroom as he was a three-time (10.85) as a sophomore Basketball Scholar Athlete and earned the United • Finished second in the state in 2015 in the 4x400 States Marine Corps' Distinguished Athlete Award relay • Picked UK over Bowling Green, Cincinnati, West • Winner of the 400-meter dash and second in the Virginia, Eastern Michigan, Miami (Ohio), Ohio, 100 meters at the 2015 Fayette County Public Pittsburgh, Toledo and Wake Forest Schools Track and Field Championships • Picked UK over Georgia, Louisville, Notre Dame Personal and Ohio State • Born in Dayton, Ohio • Son of Jay and Robin Rigg Personal
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• Born in Lexington, Ky. RODRIGUEZ'S 2018 GAME-BY-GAME • Son of Laura Lancaster and Derek Robinson • Grandfather, Tony Lancaster, played football at 24 Opponent Att. Yds. TD Long Rec. Yds. TD Long Murray State vs. Murray State 2 43 0 27 0 0 0 0 • Major is kinesiology CHRISTOPHER vs. MTSU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 at Louisville 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Davonte Says RODRIGUEZ • His nickname is "D-Rob." JR. Totals 2 43 0 27 0 0 0 0 • He chose Kentucky because it's in his hometown RODRIGUEZ'S SINGLE-GAME HIGHS and he bleeds blue RUNNING BACK • One word to describe him on the field is "exciting" Rush attempts:2, vs Murray State, Sept 15, 2018 • Other than playing in the NFL, his dream job is to Rush yards: 43 vs Murray State, Sept 15, 2018 (2 carries) 5-11 • 218 • Freshman-HS Long rush: 27, vs Murray State, Sept 15, 2018 be a coach/trainer McDonough, Ga. (Ola) • His sports hero is Deion Sanders 2018 - Freshman ROBINSON'S CAREER STATISTICS • Redshirt season Year G-GS Tackles TFL-Yds. Sacks-Yds. PD FF FR QBH • Saw action in three games 10 2017 13-0 19 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 • Appeared in his first collegiate game vs. Murray State and bulldozed two carries for 43 yards 2018 13-3 42 3.0-5 0-0 4 0 2 0 ASIM "A.J." Totals 26-3 61 3.0-5 0-0 4 0 2 0 High School ROSE • A three-star prospect by all the major recruiting ROBINSON'S 2018 GAME-BY-GAME services RUNNING BACK Opponent Tkls. TFL-Yds. Sacks PBU FR FF QBH • Played on both sides of the ball as a running back and strong safety vs. Central Mich. 3 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 • Ran for 1,669 yards on 233 carries with 25 6-1 • 208 • Sophomore-1L at Florida 1 0-0 0-0 0 1-30 0 0 touchdowns as a senior Cleveland, Ohio vs. Murray State 1 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 0 • Averaged 7.2 yards per carry (Garfield Heights) vs. Miss. State 3 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 0 • Named Henry County Offensive Player of the Week in November after running for 236 yards and five vs. South Carolina 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 2018 - Sophomore touchdowns in a win over Union Grove at TAMU 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 • Played in all 13 games • Rushed for 1,401 yards and 15 touchdowns with • For the season, rushed 86 times for 479 yards with vs. Vanderbilt 7 1.0-1 0-0 1 0 0 0 eight separate games of 100-plus yards rushing as five touchdowns at Missouri 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 a sophomore • Third on the team in rushing behind RB Benny • Increased his numbers to 1,660 yards rushing and vs. Georgia* 9 1.0-2 0-0 0 0 0 0 Snell Jr. and QB Terry Wilson, averaging 6.2 yards 26 touchdowns as a junior at Tennessee* 4 1.0-2 0-0 1 0 0 0 per carry • Earned All-State, All-Region and All-County honors • Ran 10 times for 112 yards at Louisville, including vs. MTSU 5 0-0 0-0 0 1-0 0 0 • Named the Ola 2015 Player of the Year by a career-long 75-yard touchdown dash that is also at Louisville 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 MaxPreps the longest run by a Wildcat of the season • Coached by Jared Zito vs. Penn State* 5 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 • Caught four passes for 59 yards vs. Georgia, all • Also lettered in basketball and track Totals 42 3.0-5 0-0 4 2-30 0 0 career highs, including a 31-yard catch-and-run for • Chose UK over offers from Ole Miss and Mississippi his first collegiate receiving TD State ROBINSON'S 2017 GAME-BY-GAME • Rushed seven times for 38 yards, including an outstanding 24-yard touchdown run in the win Opponent Tkls. TFL-Yds. Sacks PBU FR FF QBH Personal over South Carolina • Born in Riverdale, Georgia at Southern Miss 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 • Rushed a career-high tying nine times for 47 yards • Son of Stephanie Thornton and Chris Rodriguez vs. EKU 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 in the win over No. 14 Mississippi State • Doesn't turn 18 until Sept. 26 and is the youngest • Rushed eight times for a career-high 104 yards and at South Carolina 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 player on the team career-high two touchdowns in the season opener vs. Florida 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 • Major is undecided vs. Central Michigan ... Had a career-long 55-yard vs. E. Michigan 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 Chris Says run for a touchdown in the first quarter vs. Missouri 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 • His nickname is "Chris" at Miss. State 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 2017 - r-Freshman • He chose to play football at Kentucky because of • Played in seven games, rushing 15 times for 37 vs. Tennessee 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 the great coaching staff and players yards vs. Ole Miss 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 • The person who has most influenced him in life is • Had a career-high nine carries for 26 yards at his mom at Vanderbilt 5 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 Mississippi State • His favorite quote to live by is "if you don't stand at Georgia 3 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 • Was hampered by an ankle injury in fall camp for something, you'll fall for anything" • Recorded his first carry in the EKU game vs. Louisville 4 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 • His most memorable moment as a football player vs. Northwestern 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 is making three tackles on one play 2016 - Freshman Totals 19 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 • Redshirt season RODRIGUEZ'S CAREER STATISTICS
ROBINSON'S SINGLE-GAME HIGHS Year G-GS Att. Yds. Avg. TD LG Rec. Yds. Avg. TD LG High School Tackles: 9, vs Georgia, Nov 3, 2018 (5-4) • A 3-star, versatile athlete who is rated the No. 34 2018 3-0 2 43 21.5 0 27 0 0 0 0 0 TFL: 1.0, three times, last at Tennessee, Nov 10, 2018 (2) athlete in Ohio by 247sports Fumble Recovery: 1, twice, last vs MTSU, Nov 17, 2018 (0 yds) Totals 3-0 2 43 21.5 0 27 0 0 0 0 0 TD: 1, at Florida, Sept 8, 2018 (FR) • Stepped in for an injured teammate at quarterback PBU: 1, four times, last at Tennessee, Nov 10, 2018 and passed for 616 yards and 10 touchdowns, while running 94 times for 770 yards and 12 scores
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• Earned an invitation to the 2016 Ohio High Football vs. Ole Miss DNP • Brother, Michael, played football at Dayton Coaches Association North-South All-Star Classic • Major is pre-finance at Vanderbilt 3 4 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 • Named to the Northeast Ohio Conference All-Lake Division first team as a junior after leading his at Georgia DNP Matt Says team to a conference championship and a Division vs. Louisville DNP • His nickname is "Big Foot" II playoff appearance vs. NW 2 5 0 3 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 • He played soccer competitively until age 18 • Picked UK over Indiana, Iowa and Minnesota Totals 15 37 0 9 1 1 0 1 1 9 0 • Other than playing for the NFL he says his dream job is to be a CFO of a company Personal • Actor Mark Ruffalo, better known as The Hulk, is • Born in Raleigh, N.C. ROSE'S SINGLE-GAME HIGHS his fourth cousin • Son of Shauna Scott-Rose, Asim Rose Sr. Rush attempts:10, at Louisville, Nov 24, 2018 • His favorite place on Earth is Hawaii Rush yards: 112, at Louisville, Nov 24, 2018 (10 carries) • Major is community and leadership development Long rush: 75, at Louisville, Nov 24, 2018 • Earned an Eagle Scout in 2014, the highest Rushing TDs: 2, vs Central Michigan, Sept 1, 2018 achievement or rank attainable in the Boy Scouting Receptions:4, vs Georgia, Nov 3, 2018 Receiving yards: 59, vs Georgia, Nov 3, 2018 program of the Boy Scouts of America Long reception:31, vs Georgia, Nov 3, 2018 • Only four percent of Boy Scouts are granted this All-purpose yards: 128, at Louisville, Nov 24, 2018 46 rank after a lengthy review process Kick returns: 1, at Southern Miss, Sept 2, 2017 Kick return yards: 9, at Southern Miss, Sept 2, 2017 (1 return) Long kick return: 9, at Southern Miss, Sept 2, 2017 A.J. Says DREW • He chose Kentucky because of the coaching staff, SCHLEGEL the academics and the campus • Other than playing in the NFL, his dream job is to TIGHT END be an undercover police officer or a coach 96 • If he had a hashtag to describe himself it would be #Run10 5-11 • 218 • Junior-SQ • His passions in life are playing football and being MATT Parker, Colo. around family (Regis Jesuit) • Most people don't know that he's an Eagle Scout RUFFOLO KICKER 2018 - Junior ROSE'S CAREER STATISTICS • Saw action in 11 games and totaled four tackles on Year G-GS Att. Yds. Avg. TD LG Rec. Yds. Avg. TD LG 5-11 • 215 • Sophomore-SQ special teams • Named to Fall SEC Academic Honor Roll 2017 7-0 15 37 2.5 0 9 1 1 1.0 0 1 Centerville, Ohio 2018 13-0 71 442 6.2 5 75 8 82 10.2 1 31 (Archbishop Alter) 2017 - Sophomore Totals 20-0 86 479 5.6 5 75 9 83 9.2 1 31 • Practiced with the team 2018 - Sophomore • Named to SEC Academic Honor Roll ROSE'S 2018 GAME-BY-GAME • Practiced with the team 2016 - Freshman Opponent Att. Yds. TD Long Rec. Yds. TD Long • Named to SEC Academic Honor Roll • Practiced with the team vs. CMU 8 104 2 55 0 0 0 0 2017 - Freshman • Dean's List (Spring 2017) at Florida 4 23 0 31 0 0 0 0 • Practiced with the team vs. MSU 5 23 1 13 0 0 0 0 • Dean's List (Fall 2017) High School vs. MSST 9 49 0 14 0 0 0 0 • Three-year starter and team captain at Regis Jesuit High School for Coach Mark Nolan vs. USC 7 44 1 24 0 0 0 0 • Two-year starter and letter winner at kicker for • Charted 115 tackles, including 83 solo tackles, 16 at TAMU 3 6 0 6 1 3 0 3 Archbishop Alter tackles for loss, five sacks, three interceptions and vs. Vandy 5 17 0 7 0 0 0 0 • Coached by Ed Domsitz two defensive touchdowns as a senior at Mizzou 5 11 0 11 0 0 0 0 • Did not miss an extra point for two straight • Totaled 100 tackles in his junior season • Also lettered two seasons as a back for the rugby vs. Georgia 2 -1 0 3 4 59 1 31 seasons (2016 and 2015) • Ranks second all-time in Ohio for consecutive PATs team, leading the Raiders to a state championship at Tennessee 2 9 0 5 1 4 0 4 made with 103 his senior season vs. MTSU 7 48 0 31 0 0 0 0 • Hit 4 of 5 field goals, 79 of 79 PATs, 73 of 85 kicks • Picked UK over Wyoming, Colorado State and San at UofL 10 112 1 75 2 16 0 9 were touchbacks and averaged 40.0 yards per punt Diego for football and Army West Point for rugby vs. Penn St. 4 9 0 9 0 0 0 0 as a senior • Helped the Knights finish as conference champs Personal Totals 71 442 5 75 8 82 1 31 and state runner-up with a 13-1 record in 2016 • Born in Conifer, Colo. • Named to the All-Greater Catholic League First • Son of Mike and Angela Schlegel ROSE'S 2017 GAME-BY-GAME Team and was named to the Miami Valley Football • Mike was a tackle and team captain at Kentucky Opponent Att. Yds. TD Long Rec. Yds. TD Long KR Yds TD Coaches Association (MVFCA) All-Star Team from 1992-95 at SM 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 9 0 • Honorable mention Southwest Ohio • Majoring in pre-finance • Member of the National Honors Society, vs. EKU 1 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 graduating with honors Drew Says at USC 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 • Member of the Student Council, Key Club, • His nickname is "IC3" vs. Florida DNP University Club and German Club • He chose Kentucky because his dad played at UK vs. EMU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 • Chose UK over Dayton, Ball State and Toledo and his dream was to play for the Wildcats • His sports hero is Isaiah Canaan because he's vs. Missouri DNP Personal the greatest player of all time and he overcame at Miss. St. 9 26 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 • Born in Dayton, Ohio adversity vs. UT DNP • Son of John and Susie Ruffolo • Other than playing for the NFL he says his dream • Sister, Kara, played soccer at Loyola job is to be a professional rugby player or boxer
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• Most people don't know he likes to wear jean • Won the 2016 Class A 55m state championship in Donald Says shorts indoor track • His nickname is "D" • Named 2016 Greater Cincinnati Athlete of the Year • He chose Kentucky because he loved the atmosphere Personal • Other than playing in the NFL, his dream job is to be a • Born in Fort Mitchell, Ky. financial advisor 25 • Son of Brad and Shelli Slusher • One word to describe him on the field is "leader" • Comes from an athletic family as brother, Brandon, • He wears No. 30 because his dad wore it BRETT played baseball at Northern Kentucky, other SLUSHER brother, Brady, played football at Eastern Kentucky and grandfather, Wayne, played baseball and WIDE RECEIVER football at Michigan • Double major in marketing and finance 20 Brett Says KAVOSIEY 6-2 • 193 • Junior-SQ • His nickname is "Slush" Fort Mitchell, Ky. (Beechwood) • He chose Kentucky because he wanted to play for SMOKE his home state RUNNING BACK 2018 - Junior • Other than playing in the NFL, his dream job is to own his own business or be a professional poker player • Played in 10 games on special teams • One word to describe him on the field is "savage" • Named to SEC Academic Honor Roll • His sports hero is Brett Favre, who he is named after 5-9 • 219 • Freshman-HS 2017 - Sophomore Wetumpka, Ala. (Wetumpka) • Practiced with the team • Named to SEC Academic Honor Roll 2018 - Freshman • Dean's List (Fall 2017) 30 • Redshirt season 2016 - Freshman • Saw action in two games vs. Louisville and Penn State and totaled four carries for 45 yards and a • Practiced with the team DONALD score • Dean's List (Fall 2016, Spring 2017) SMITH • Got his first collegiate carries at Louisville, rushing High School four times for 45 yards, including a 37-yard scoring dash • Three-year starter at both wide receiver and RUNNING BACK linebacker at Beechwood High School High School • Ended his illustrious prep career as the all-time 5-6 • 170 • Sophomore-SQ • A three-star recruit by all the major recruiting leading receiver Harrodsburg, Ky. services • Made nearly 300 career tackles and recovered • Ranked the 29th-best running back in the nation eight fumbles in his final three seasons (Mercer County) by Rivals • Recorded 59 receptions for 1,150 yards and 20 • Four-year starter for the Indians touchdowns as a senior ... Also had 56 carries for 2018 - Sophomore • Selected to play in the 31st annual Alabama- 488 yards and 10 more TDs on the ground • Practiced with the team Mississippi Football All-Star Classic • Defensively, he totaled 115 tackles as a senior, • Named to SEC Academic Honor Roll • Helped Wetumpka advance to the 6A Alabama including 14.0 tackles per loss with four defensive state championship game for the first time in the touchdowns 2017 - Freshman school’s 115-year history • Helped Beechwood finish 13-2 in 2015 with a • Practiced with the team • Finished his senior season with 1,508 rushing yards regional championship and an appearance in the • Dean's List (Fall 2017) and 28 touchdowns state Class A title game • Earned Class 6A second-team All-State honors by • Named District 1A Player of the Year by the High School the Alabama Sports Writers Association NKFCAA and The Enquirer Northern Kentucky • Four-year letter winner at Mercer County • Rushed for 1,300 yards and 23 scores as a junior • Kentucky Mr. Football nominee in 2015 • Coached by David Buchanan for the Indians, who finished 8-3 • Selected to Kentucky's Best of the Bluegrass All- • Two-time All-State selection as a defensive back • Chose UK over offers from South Carolina, Auburn, Star game • Member of 2015 District Championship team North Carolina, Georgia Tech, Missouri, Florida and • Named first-team All-State by the Herald-Leader • Five-year letter winner in track and also played Virginia Tech and Courier-Journal on both sides of the ball in 2015 basketball • Also a four-year starter as a small forward/power • Elected one of four team captains as a senior • Helped Mercer County win two team state forward on the basketball team • An excellent student who graduated with a 4.1 GPA championships in track, running the 4x100 relay • Coached by Tim Perry • Earned the prestigious “The Brian Williams That’s • Graduated with a 4.0 GPA, earning Academic All- My Boy Award” by the Greater Cincinnati Chapter State all four years of his prep career Personal of The National Football Foundation • Member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, • Name is pronounced “Kavosiey (kah-VAH-see-ay) • Also a NFF National High School Scholar-Athlete Key Club, Beta Club, Music Club, Pep Club Smoke Top 25 Finalist (President), and was a Youth Salute participant • Born in Montgomery, Alabama • Coached by Noel Rash • Chose Kentucky over Center College and Louisville • Son of Helen Smoke • A talented athlete who also excelled in baseball • Major is undecided and track and field at Beechwood Personal • Four-year letter winner in baseball as a center • Born in Lexington, Ky. Kavosiey Says fielder and pitcher who helped Beachwood win the • Son of Donald and Colette Smith • His nickname is "Smoke" 2016 and 2014 All "A" State titles • Father played football at Western Kentucky • Most people don't know he's part Native • Named first-team NKAC, first-team All-NKY Class A • Major is pre-finance American (Enquirer), first-team all-9th region, District 35 all- tournament team and honorable mention all -state
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• He chose to play football at Kentucky because it's a 2018 - Junior (Team Captain) game (102.5) great program • Second-Team All-America (Walter Camp Football • Ended the regular season leading the SEC in • The most influential person in his life is his mother Foundation, College Football News, USA Today, rushing yards (1,318) on a league-high 256 carries because she works hard to make sure her kids are American Football Coaches Association, Athlon) with an SEC-high 18 touchdowns taken care of • Third-Team All-America (Associated Press) • Ranked third in the SEC in rushing yards per game • The celebrity he sometimes gets mistaken for is • First-Team All-SEC (AP, Coaches, Athlon, ESPN) (102.5), third in scoring (8.9), second in scoring TDs Leonard Fournette • Doak Walker Award Semifinalist (8.9) and fifth in all-purpose yards (107.1) • Maxwell Award Semifinalist • Ranked fifth nationally in rushing TDs (19), ninth • Midseason All-America Team (CBS Sports; AP, The in total TDs (19), 23rd in total points scored (114), Athletic, second team) 18th in scoring per game (8.9), 25th in rushing • Walter Camp Player of the Year Watch List yards (1,333), and 26th in rushing yards per game 26 • College Football Performance Awards - Player of (102.5) the Year Watch List • In the last five regular-season games, totaled 777 • College Football Performance Awards - Performer yards and 12 touchdowns on 123 carries (6.3 yards BENJAMIN of the Week - Honorable Mention per carry) ... the only other SEC players to ever SNELL JR. • 2018 CFPA National Performer of the Year Trophy accomplish those numbers or better in a five-game Watch List span are LSU's Leonard Fournette and Auburn's RUNNING BACK • Rushed for 1,449 yards and 16 touchdowns in 13 Tre Mason games • Just the third player in SEC history to have at least • His 1,449 rushing yards rank second only behind 1,000 rushing yards and at least 13 rushing TDs 5-11 • 223 • Junior-2L Moe Williams’ 1,600 yards in 1995 in UK history in in both his freshman and sophomore seasons, Westerville, Ohio a single season joining Herschel Walker (Georgia, 1980-1981) and (Westerville Central) • Helped lead UK to a 10-3 record, the team’s best Knowshon Moreno (Georgia, 2007-2008) regular season in 41 years, since the 1977 team • Only the third player in SEC history to have at went 10-1 least 2,424 yards and at least 31 career rushing >> SnellYeah.com << • Named MVP of the VRBO Citrus Bowl after rushing touchdowns before his junior season, joining 26 times for 144 yards and two touchdowns in Georgia’s Herschel Walker and LSU’s Leonard Career the 27-24 win ... The 144 yards marked his third Fournette • Started in 27 of 39 career games, including 26 straight game with 100 or more rushing yards • Only SEC player since 2000 to have at least 116 straight • Second in the SEC and sixth nationally in rushing rushing yards and at least three rushing TDs in • Broke or tied 14 school records yardage (1,449) three consecutive games • Holds the school record for career rushing yards • Second in the SEC and 12th nationally in rushing • Had seven 100-yard games (tied for second in (3,873), total TDs (48), rushing TDs (48) and 100- yards per game (111.5) school history with Moe Williams) yard games (19) • Second in the SEC and ninth nationally in rushing • First player in school history with at least five 100- • Also holds the school record for points in a season TDs (16) yard rushing games in back-to-back seasons (116 in '17), TDs in a season (19 in '17), rushing • Third in the SEC and 36th nationally in all-purpose • First player in school history with 10 or more TDs in a season (19 in '17), consecutive games yards per game (119.54) career 100-yard rushing games prior to his junior with a rushing TD (6 in '17) and rushing yards by a • Third player in UK history with 3,000 or more season sophomore (1,333 in '17) rushing yards, joining Sonny Collins and Moe • Named SEC Co-Offensive Player of the Week by • In 2018, broke the UK career rushing record of Williams ... the 65th player in SEC history to join the league office and SEC Offensive Player of the 3,835 yards held by Sonny Collins from 1972-75 the 3,000-yard club Week by College Sports Madness for his play vs. • Ranks second in UK career rushing attempts (737) • Had 169 yards in the win over Vanderbilt, the fifth- Tennessee • Ranks third on UK's all-time scoring list (290) ... most ever by a Wildcat against the Commodore ... • Athon Sports Preseason All-SEC Third Team Just the second non-kicker in school history to On UK’s game-winning drive in the fourth quarter • Preseason All-SEC Third Team (Coaches) reach the 200-point club along with Randall Cobb against VU, he gained 74 of the 80 yards ... The drive • Ranks No. 4 in school history in best average per was capped by his own seven-yard scoring run 2016 - Freshman rushing attempt in a career (5.30) • Rushed 25 times for 165 yards and four touch- • Football Writers Association of America (FWAA) • Recorded his 40th career TD in just 31 games, the downs in the win over No. 14 Mississippi State, Freshman All-American second fastest to do so in SEC history tying the school record for TDs in a game ... The • True Freshman All-American by ESPN and • His 3,873 rushing yards rank 12th in SEC history 165 rushing yards tied the school record for most 247Sports and fifth before a senior season against a ranked SEC opponent, also Dicky Lyons Sr. • Freshman All-SEC by the league coaches and • Ranks third in SEC history in rushing touchdowns 165 rushing yards vs. Tennessee in 1967 Athlon Sports • Trails only Herschel Walker (49) for the most rush- • In the win over Florida, ran for 175 yards on 27 • Second-team All-SEC pick by ProFootballFocus.com ing TDs prior to his senior season in SEC history carries ... Became just the fourth player in the SEC • Two-time SEC Freshman of the Week • Joined Herschel Walker as the only two players in since 2000 to rush for 175 or more yards at The • Leading freshman scorer in the SEC with 78 points SEC history to rush for at least 1,000 yards and 14 Swamp, joining Travis Stephens, Marcus Lattimore • Set six UK freshman records, including most touchdowns in each of his first three seasons and Trent Richardson ... It's the most rushing yards rushing TDs in a game (4), most rushing yards by a • First player in school history with three 1,000-yard ever by a UK player against Florida freshman (1,091), most rushing TDs by a freshman seasons (1,091 in 2016; 1,333 in 2017; 1,449 in • First-Team Preseason All-SEC (Coaches, Media, Ath- (13), most total TDs by a freshman (13), most 100- 2018) lon Sports, Phil Steele, Street and Smith's, Lindy's) yard rushing games (5) and most rushing yards by • First player in program history to have four touch- a freshman in a single game (192) downs in a game twice in a career (vs. New Mexico 2017 - Sophomore • Finished the season with 1,091 rushing yards, a State in 2016 and vs. Mississippi State in 2018) • Associated Press All-SEC First Team UK freshman record ... Moe Williams held the • First-team All-SEC in 2018, second-team All-SEC in • Coaches’ All-SEC Second Team previous record with 928 yards in 1993 2017 and Freshman All-SEC in 2016 • Phil Steele All-SEC Second Team • The 1,091 rushing yards ranked sixth on the UK • Earned SEC Offensive Player of the Week in 2017 • Maxwell Award Watch List single-season rushing list and was twice named SEC Freshman of the Week • Doak Walker Award Watch List • First freshman in school history to top 1,000 yards in 2016 • Started in all 13 games rushing • Led the team in carries (262), rushing yards • Had 13 rushing touchdowns (a UK freshman (1,333), rushing TDs (19) and rushing yards per record) and tied for second-most in school history
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... Moe Williams set the record with 17 rush TDs • Earned an invitation to the 2016 Ohio High SNELL'S 2017 GAME-BY-GAME in 1995 Football Coaches Association North-South All-Star • Had five 100-yard games which is the UK freshman Classic Opponent Att. Yds. TD Long Rec. Yds. TD Long record, breaking the previous record of four held • Equally impressive his junior season when he at Southern Miss* 20 67 0 10 1 13 0 13 by Chris Jones in 1979 and Moe Williams in 1993 compiled 2,077 rushing yards, 291 receiving yards vs. EKU* 19 105 1 25 2 5 0 4 • Tied for second in the SEC and ranked 30th and 28 touchdowns (26 rushing and two receiving) at South Carolina* 32 102 2 12 0 0 0 0 nationally in rushing TDs (13) • Coached by John Magistro vs. Florida* 14 59 0 12 2 22 0 22 • Second on the team and ninth in the SEC in rushing • Chose UK over Iowa, Cincinnati, Boston College, yards per game with 83.9 Toledo and West Virginia vs. E. Michigan* 21 75 1 12 0 0 0 0 • Became the first UK player with a rushing vs. Missouri* 20 117 2 71 2 -2 0 1 touchdown in three consecutive games since Personal at Miss. State* 7 18 0 5 1 14 0 14 Derrick Locke in 2010 (Missouri, Georgia, • Born in Columbus, Ohio vs. Tennessee* 27 180 3 48 0 0 0 0 Tennessee) ... The first freshman to do so since • Son of April and Benjamin Snell Randall Cobb in 2008 • Benjamin was a running back at Ohio Northern and vs. Ole Miss* 28 176 3 22 0 0 0 0 • Became the first freshman in school history with was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in 1998 ... His at Vanderbilt* 17 116 3 38 1 20 0 20 100 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown in great uncle Matt Snell was a running back for the at Georgia* 22 94 1 12 0 0 0 0 three consecutive games New York Jets, helping the Jets win the 1969 Super vs. Louisville* 29 211 2 41 0 0 0 0 • First freshman with three consecutive 100-yard Bowl after rushing for 121 on 30 carries in the 16-7 vs. Northwestern* 6 15 1 18 0 0 0 0 rushing games since Derick Logan on Oct. 26 – Nov. upset of the Baltimore Colts 9 – Nov. 16, 1996 • Majoring in pre-media arts studies Totals 262 1,333 19 71 10 72 0 22 • Averaged 10.9 yards per carry against Austin Peay, the best average for a Wildcat with at least 14 Community Cats SNELL'S 2016 GAME-BY-GAME carries since Mark Higgs averaged 13.7 per attempt • Volunteered to read books to elementary school Opponent Att. Yds. TD Long Rec. Yds. TD Long vs. Ole Miss in 1987 students on two occasions (2016) • Made his first career start vs. Georgia, rushing 21 vs. Southern Miss 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 times for 114 yards and two touchdowns Benny Says at Florida 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 • His 192 yards rushing yards at Missouri set a • His nickname is "Snell Ya Later" vs. New Mexico St. 17 136 4 18 0 0 0 0 school record for most rushing yards by a freshman • His favorite meal is peanut butter and jelly vs. South Carolina 16 73 1 14 0 0 0 0 in a single game ... The previous high was Derick sandwiches with banana at Alabama 8 38 0 17 0 0 0 0 Logan’s 186 yards against Mississippi State on Nov. • He chose Kentucky because he loves the 9, 1996 atmosphere and the city of Lexington vs. Vanderbilt 20 94 0 12 0 0 0 0 • The 192 rushing yards tie for the ninth most in a • One word to describe him on the field is "learner" vs. Mississippi State 19 128 1 34 0 0 0 0 single game in school history and the most since at Missouri 38 192 2 32 0 0 0 0 Rafael Little rushed for 198 yards vs. Vanderbilt on SNELL'S CAREER STATISTICS vs. Georgia * 21 114 2 26 0 0 0 0 Nov. 12, 2005 • Had a career-high 38 carries at Missouri, the most Year G-GS Att. Yds. Avg. TD LG Rec. Yds. Avg. TD LG at Tennessee 15 79 0 27 0 0 0 0 since Derick Logan had 41 attempts vs. Mississippi 2016 13-1 186 1,091 5.9 13 48 2 39 19.5 0 28 vs. Austin Peay 14 152 2 48 0 0 0 0 State in 1996 2017 13-13 262 1,333 5.1 19 71 10 72 7.2 0 22 at Louisville 11 51 1 18 1 28 0 28 • Led UK in rushing with 19 carries for 128 yards and 2018 13-13 289 1,449 5.0 16 52 17 105 6.2 0 28 vs. Georgia Tech 7 34 0 34 1 11 0 11 one touchdown in the win over Mississippi State Totals 186 1,091 13 48 2 39 0 28 • Rushed 20 times for 94 yards in the win over Totals 39-27 737 3,873 5.3 48 71 29 216 7.4 0 28 Vanderbilt ... On the last drive of the game, had 44 yards on eight carries SNELL'S CAREER PASSING STATISTICS SNELL'S SINGLE-GAME HIGHS Rush attempts:38, at Missouri, Oct 29, 2016 • Rushed a game-high 16 times for 73 yards and the Year Comp. Att. Int. Pct. Yds. TD Long game-winning TD in the win over South Carolina Rush yards: 211, vs Louisville, Nov 25, 2017 (29 carries) 2016 2 4 0 50.0 16 0 0 Rush TDs: 4, twice, last vs Miss. State, Sept 22, 2018 • His four touchdowns vs. New Mexico State tied Long rush: 71, vs Missouri, Oct 7, 2017 the school record for most rushing touchdowns 2017 0 2 0 00.0 0 0 0 Receptions:6, at Tennessee, Nov 10, 2018 in a single game, joining four previous Wildcats to 2018 1 1 0 100.0 43 1 0 Receiving yards: 28, twice, last at Missouri, Oct 27, 2018 Long reception:28, twice, last at Missouri, Oct 27, 2018 reach that mark ... He is only the second freshman Totals 3 7 30 42.9 59 1 0 Total offense yards:211, vs Louisville, Nov 25, 2017 (211 rush) to do it, tying Don Phelps’ four scores vs. Michigan All-purpose yards: 211, vs Louisville, Nov 25, 2017 (211 rush) State on Nov. 2, 1946 Kick returns: 2, Tennessee, Nov 12, 2016 SNELL'S 2018 GAME-BY-GAME Kick return yards: 35, Tennessee, Nov 12, 2016 (2 returns) Long kick return: 32, South Carolina, Sept 24, 2016 High School Opponent Att. Yds. TD Long Rec. Yds. TD Long • Three-star recruit who ranks in the top 50 running vs. Central Mich.* 20 125 2 52 1 7 0 7 backs nationally by every major recruiting service at Florida* 27 175 0 44 2 8 0 4 • Rated as the No. 41 running back nationally and vs. Murray State* 15 75 1 17 0 0 0 0 No. 27 junior in Ohio by 247sports • Rivals ranks him the No. 38 prospect in Ohio vs. Miss. State* 25 165 4 36 0 0 0 0 • Helped lead Westerville Central to two Ohio vs. South Carolina* 28 99 1 16 1 14 0 14 Capital Conference titles, three straight Division at TAMU* 13 60 0 11 4 18 0 12 I playoff appearances and an overall 35-6 record vs. Vanderbilt* 32 169 1 22 0 0 0 0 during his prep career at Missouri* 19 67 0 15 2 28 0 28 • Totaled 1,826 rushing yards, 264 yards receiving and 29 touchdowns as a senior vs. Georgia* 20 73 1 11 1 5 0 5 • Ran for 241 yards on 20 carries with three at Tennessee* 20 86 0 19 6 25 0 8 touchdowns in a single game vs. MTSU* 26 116 2 17 0 0 0 0 • Named OCC Cardinal Division Player of the Year at Louisville* 18 100 2 24 0 0 0 0 and AP All-Central District Offensive POY • Two-time first-team All-Central District and vs. Penn State* 26 144 2 32 0 0 0 0 Division I All-Ohio Totals 289 1449 16 52 17 105 0 28
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SQUARE'S CAREER STATISTICS Snell’s 12-yard touchdown run that also was the play that broke the rushing record 43 Year Pos. G-GS Tackles Sacks-Yds. TFL-Yds. FC/FR QBH PBU • First-Team All-America (Associated Press, The 2018 LB 13-0 35 1.0-6 3.5-10 1/0 3 1 Athletic) DEANDRE Totals 13-0 35 1.0-6 3.5-10 1/0 3 1 • Second-Team All-America (Sports Illustrated, USA Today) SQUARE • Third-Team All-America (Athlon) SQUARE'S 2018 GAME-BY-GAME • First-Team All-SEC (AP, Coaches, Athlon, ESPN) LINEBACKER Opponent Tkls. TFL-Y Sacks-Y PBU FF FR Int. QBH • SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week (9/10, 9/24) vs. Central Mich. 3 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 1 • Blocked for Benny Snell, who ranked No. 2 in the at Florida 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 SEC and 12th nationally in rushing yardage • Led a Kentucky offensive line that blocked for 6-1 • 205 • Freshman-HS vs. Murray State 2 0.5-0 0-0 1 0 0 0 0 Detroit, Mich. (Cass Tech) numerous season highs in UK’s 56-10 win at vs. Miss. State 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 Louisville ... UK set season highs with 56 points, vs. South Carolina 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 1 601 yards total offense, 29 first downs and 340 2018 - Freshman at TAMU 6 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 1 rushing yards ... Graded at 94 percent with five • Played in all 13 games with one start vs. Penn State knockdown blocks ... Had no penalties or missed • Earned Freshman All-SEC honors by the league vs. Vanderbilt 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 assignments and did not allow any quarterback coaches after totaling 35 tackles, 3.5 TFL, three at Missouri 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 sacks or pressures ... Credited with 14 blocks QBHs, one PBU and one forced fumble vs. Georgia 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 at the point of attack, including Snell’s 24-yard • In his first collegiate start vs. Penn State in the at Tennessee 5 1.0-2 0-0 0 1 0 0 0 touchdown run VRBO Citrus Bowl, tied his career-high of six • Graded at 93 percent in the 28-7 win over No. tackles, including a six-yard quarterback sack vs. MTSU 2 1.0-2 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 14 Mississippi State, his second POW honor this • Posted a career-high six tackles and QBH at TAMU at Louisville 3 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 9 0 season ... Had four knockdown blocks and 21 • Had a tackle and a QBH in the win over South vs. Penn State* 6 1.0-6 1.06 0 0 0 0 0 blocks at the point of attack ... Had no penalties Carolina Totals 35 2.5-4 0-0 1 1 0 0 3 or missed assignments and did not allow a • Charted three tackles in his collegiate debut and quarterback sack has two tackles at Florida SQUARE'S SINGLE-GAME HIGHS • Helped Snell rush for 165 yards and a school record-tying four touchdown runs High School Tackles: 6, twice, last vs Penn State, Jan 1, 2019 (3-3) TFLs: 1.0, 3x, last vs Penn State, Jan 1, 2019 (6 yards) • Contributed an effective block on all four of • A hard-hitting linebacker at powerhouse Cass Tech PBUs: 1, twice, last vs Penn State, Jan 1, 2019 Snell’s touchdown runs • Rated a four-star player and No. 20 outside QBH: 1, three times, last at Texas A&M, Oct 6, 2018 • Named SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week for his linebacker nationally Forced fumble: 1, at Tennessee, Nov 10, 2018 play in the 27-16 win at No. 25 Florida • Played both sides for head coach Thomas Wilcher • Graded at 91 percent, with nine knockdown • Had 94 tackles, two interceptions and forced four blocks ... Had no missed assignments or penalties fumbles to help Cass Tech advance to the Division and did not allow a quarterback sack or pressure 1 state semifinals as a senior 65 • Had 23 blocks at the point of attack as UK rushed • Named first-team All-State by the Michigan High for 303 yards, averaging 7.4 yards per attempt School Football Coaches Association and the • UK had two players rush for 100 yards at Associated Press JERVONTIUS "BUNCHY" Florida, second game in a row that has been • Played in the Offensive-Defense All-American Bowl accomplished; first time UK has done that in 39 in New Orleans, charting eight tackles STALLINGS years • Helped his team capture the Division I state • Midseason All-America Team (ESPN; second team title with a perfect 14-0 record in 2016, the first OFFENSIVE GUARD AP and The Athletic) undefeated season in program history • Third-Team Preseason All-SEC (Athlon Sports) • Won the 2014 and 2016 conference championship 6-3 • 305 • Senior-2L • Coach Wilcher said, “He’s fast, quick and tough 2017 - Junior and would do whatever was asked of him without McComb, Miss. (Spain Park - Ala.) • Started in 12 of 13 games played question and then do it at a high level” • Started four games at center and the final eight • Chose Kentucky after considering LSU, Michigan Career games at right guard State, Purdue, Wisconsin and Cincinnati • Played in 41 career games with 26 starting • Blocked Snell, the first player in school history to assignments rush for 1,000 yards in consecutive seasons Personal • Blocked for UK's all-time leading rusher, Benny • Born in Detroit Snell Jr., the first player in school history to rush for 2016 - Sophomore • Son of Florence Square and Tyrone Square 1,000 yards in three straight seasons • Saw action in 12 of 13 games, earning his first • Majoring in kinesiology • Earned First-Team All-America and First-Team All- starting assignment at right guard for the SEC status as a senior after paving the way for Snell Alabama game DeAndre Says and the UK offense • An integral part the offensive line who were • His nickname is "D Square" • Twice named SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week named semifinalists for the Joe Moore Award • Other than playing in the NFL, his dream job is to for his play in Kentucky’s wins over Florida and which recognizes the nation’s Most Outstanding be a coach or athletic trainer Mississippi State in 2018 Offensive Line • He chose Kentucky because it was the best place • Graduated in December with a degree in • Blocking for Boom Williams and Benny Snell, UK for him to play and he loved the atmosphere and community and leadership development was the only team in the SEC with two 1,000-yard the fans rushers • The most influential person in his life is his mother 2018 - Senior • Started six consecutive contests before giving way because he has seen how hard she has worked to • Started in all 13 games to Ramsey Meyers on Senior Day ... Returned to provide for their family • Particiated in the East-West Shrine Game the starting lineup vs. Louisville • One word to describe him on the field is "fast" • Named to All-Bowl Team by ESPN after leading the • Has seen action in 15 career games with seven Wildcat O-Line by grading at 88 percent ... Had starts two knockdown blocks and 22 blocks at the point of attack, including a hole-clearing effort on Benny
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2015 - r-Freshman • Coached by Wade Waldrop • Played in three games as a reserve on the offensive • Chose Kentucky over offers from Southern Miss line and special teams 71 and Troy 2014 - Freshman Personal • Redshirted LOGAN • Born in Madison, Ala. • Son of Kimberly Stenberg and David Stenberg High School STENBERG • Major is integrated strategic communications • A three-star prospect by 247Sports.com OFFENSIVE GUARD • 247Sports.com ranks him one of the top-20 Community Cats offensive centers in the nation and a top-40 recruit • Stayed after practice to spend time with the in the state of Alabama 6-6 • 320 • Junior-2L Special Olympics (2015) • Helped his team to the 6A Region 4 Championship Madison, Ala. (James Clemens) as a senior Logan Says • Won the team’s Coaches Award and Leadership • His nickname is "Stenny" 2018 - Junior Award • One word to describe him on the field is "nasty" • Coached by Shawn Raney • Started in all 13 games at left guard • His favorite part of game day is the Cat Walk • Started high school career at South Pike High • Blocked for UK's all-time leading rusher, Benny • He chose Kentucky because of Coach John School in Magnolia, Miss., before moving to Snell Jr., the first player in school history to rush for Schlarman and for the opportunity to make UK Alabama 1,000 yards in three straight seasons great • Was a four-year starter in high school • Named to SEC Academic Honor Roll • His favorite movie is Forrest Gump • Has a unique recruiting story, as UK coaches were 2017 - Sophomore caught in a rare Alabama snowstorm, abandoned their car, and hiked the last mile to the school • Started in all 13 games at left guard • UK coaches and hundreds of students stayed • Blocked for All-SEC running back, Benny Snell Jr., overnight at the school the first player in school history to rush for 1,000 91 • Jervontius said the dedication of the UK coaches yards in consecutive seasons was a significant factor in his commitment 2016 - r-Freshman • Picked Kentucky over Mississippi State and CALVIN Colorado • An integral part of the offensive line who were TAYLOR JR. • Also played basketball and baseball named semifinalists for the Joe Moore Award • Member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes which recognizes the nation’s Most Outstanding Offensive Line DEFENSIVE END Personal • Blocking for Boom Williams and Benny Snell, UK • His nickname is “Bunchy” was the only team in the SEC with two 1,000-yard 6-9 • 300 • Junior-1L • Born in McComb, Miss. rushers Augusta, Ga. (Augusta Christian) • Son of Robert and the late Cynthia Stallings • Had 37 knockdown blocks and had only one missed assignment all season • Robert Stallings played at Southern Miss and the 2018 - Junior NFL’s St. Louis Cardinals • Allowed only one quarterback pressure all season • Saw action all 13 games, starting the last nine • Brother of Tre’ Stallings, former offensive lineman • Had a season-high eight knockdowns when UK games at defensive end at Ole Miss and the NFL’s Kansas City Chiefs, who rolled up 443 rushing yards at Tennessee, most in • Had a season-high four tackles vs. Penn State, now works at the NCAA history for the Wildcats against an SEC opponent Middle Tennessee and Georgia • Had two tackles and PBU in the win over South Community Cats 2015 - Freshman Carolina • Participated in a one-week service/educational trip • Redshirt season • Had two tackles and a sack in the win over No. 14 to Ethiopia in May of 2018 where he interacted • First-Year SEC Academic Honor Roll Mississippi State with residents of impoverished communities, High School visited and helped paint a preschool, constructed 2017 - Sophomore wooden shoe-shining boxes, and delivered • A three-star offensive line prospect by all four • Played in 11 games, earning his first career start vs. blankets to widows major recruiting services Northwestern in the Music City Bowl • Stayed after practice to spend time with the • Scout ranks him the second-best offensive tackle in • Totaled 22 tackles, 1.0 TFL and 1 QBH Special Olympics (2015) the state of Alabama • Recorded three tackles and a sack vs. • Spoke to a class at Dixie Elementary School (2015) • ESPN lists Stenberg as the 42nd-best prospect in Northwestern • Volunteered for Walk-A-Child to Kid Day (2014) the state of Alabama and the 134th-best offensive tackle in the nation • Charted a career-high six tackles at Miss. State • Behind his strong blocking his high school team • Had a QB hurry in the win over Missouri rushed for nearly 2,000 yards last season while • Recorded a career-high four tackles in the win over Southern Miss Bunchy Says totaling over 3,300 yards of total offense • Named second-team all-state in 2014 by Alabama • He chose Kentucky because of the relationships he 2016 - r-Freshman built with the coaching staff Sports Writers Association • Saw action in three games, making one tackle • He wears No. 65 because his position coach, John • Cleared the way for his running back to rush for over 1,300 yards in 2014 and earn first-team Schlarman, wore it at UK and it challenges him to 2015 - Freshman play above expectations and be great all-state honors by the Alabama Sports Writers • Redshirt season • His sports heroes are his dad and brothers because Association • Totaled 34 pancake blocks for the season they've been in the NFL and that's where he's High School trying to go • Had two quarterback sacks and forced two fumbles on defense • Three-year starter at Augusta (Ga.) Christian HS • Played in the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game in • Played defensive end and left tackle on offense 2014 and impressed there • Named to the All-Central Savannah River Area • Four-year starter team as a senior
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• Senior year defensive stats featured 46 tackles, vs. Tennessee 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 • One word to describe him on the field is "physical" seven tackles for loss, two quarterback sacks and • If he had a hashtag to describe himself it would be vs. Ole Miss 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 one fumble recovery #GodFirst • Coached by Keith Walton at Vanderbilt 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 • His sports hero is his dad, who he grew up • Four-year letterman in basketball at Georgia 3 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 watching and learning from • Team won state championship his junior year vs. Louisville 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 • Most people don't know he can draw • All-state and all-region in basketball vs. Northwestern* 3 1.0-2 1.0-2 0 0 0 0 0 • Member of the Spanish Club and Quiz Bowl team Totals 22 1.0-2 1.0-2 0 0 0 0 1 THOMAS' CAREER STATISTICS Personal Year Pos. G-GS Rec. Yds. Avg. TD Long • Born in Orangeburg, S.C. TAYLOR'S SINGLE-GAME HIGHS 2017 WR 8-0 1 4 4.0 0 4 • Son of Deborah Nickens and Calvin Taylor Sr. Tackles: 6, at Mississippi State, Oct 21, 2017 (1-5) 2018 WR 3-0 3 63 21.0 0 40 • Set to graduate in December with a degree in Sacks: 1.0, 3x, last at Louisville, Nov 24, 2018 (1 yard) TFLs: 1.0, 2x, last vs Penn State, Jan 1, 2019 (1 yard) Totals 11-0 4 67 16.8 0 40 agricultural economics QBH: 1, vs Missouri, Oct 7, 2017
Community Cats THOMAS' 2018 GAME-BY-GAME • Stayed after practice to spend time with the Opponent Rec. Yds. TD Long Special Olympics (2015) vs. Central Mich. 1 12 0 12 18 at Florida 0 0 0 0 Calvin Says • His favorite home-cooked meal is anything his vs. Murray State 2 51 0 40 mom cooks CLEVAN Totals 3 63 0 40 • Other than playing in the NFL, his dream job is to THOMAS JR. own a sports complex THOMAS' 2017 GAME-BY-GAME • His favorite thing about football is how it gives you WIDE RECEIVER a chance to step outside your comfort zone Opponent Rec. Yds. TD Long • The best advice he's ever received is "surround at Southern Miss 1 4 0 4 yourself with positive people" 5-11 • 207 • Sophomore-1L vs. EKU 0 0 0 0 Miami, Fla. (Charles W. Flanagan) at South Carolina DNP TAYLOR'S CAREER STATISTICS vs. Florida 0 0 0 0
Year Pos. G-GS Tackles TFL-Yds. Sacks-Yds. FC FR PBU 2018 - Sophomore vs. E. Michigan 0 0 0 0 2016 DE 3-0 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 • Redshirt season vs. Missouri 0 0 0 0 • Saw action in three games early 2017 DE 11-1 22 1.0-2 1.0-2 0 0 0 at Miss. State 0 0 0 0 • Caught two passes for a career-high 51 yards vs. 2018 DE 13-9 26 6.0-16 1.0-10 0 1 1 Murray State vs. Tennessee 0 0 0 0 Totals DE 27-10 49 7.0-18 2.0-12 0 1 1 • Named to SEC Academic Honor Roll vs. Ole Miss 0 0 0 0 at Vanderbilt DNP 2017 - Freshman TAYLOR'S 2018 GAME-BY-GAME at Georgia DNP • Saw action in eight games Opponent Tkls. TFL-Y Sacks-Y PBU FF FR Int. QBH • One of seven true freshmen to see action in the vs. Louisville DNP vs. Central Mich. 3 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 opening game vs. Southern Miss and had his first vs. Northwestern DNP at Florida 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 career catch for four yards Totals 1 4 0 4 vs. Murray State 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 • Graduated a semester early and enrolled at Kentucky in January of 2017 vs. Miss. State 2 1.0-10 1.0-10 0 0 0 0 0 THOMAS' SINGLE-GAME HIGHS vs. South Carolina* 2 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 0 0 Receptions:2, vs. Murray State, Sept 15, 2018 High School Receiving yards: 51, vs. Murray State, Sept 15, 2018 (2 receptions) at TAMU* 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 • Three-star recruit who ranked as one of the nation’s Long reception:40, vs. Murray State, Sept 15, 2018 vs. Vanderbilt* 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 top 100 receivers by every major scouting service at Missouri* 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 • Contributed at several positions for the District 12-8A champions and regional semifinalist Falcons, vs. Georgia* 4 1.0-1 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 playing defensive back, wide receiver and tight end at Tennessee* 3 2.0-3 0-0 0 0 1 0 0 • Named to the Broward Football 8A-6A Offense 88 vs. MTSU* 4 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 First Team as a receiver at Louisville* 1 1.0-1 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 • Caught nine TD passes as a junior in helping KEATON lead the Falcons win the 2015 Class 8A state vs. Penn State* 4 1.0-1 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 championship UPSHAW Totals 26 6.0-16 1.0-10 1 0 1 0 0 • A three-year letter winner and starter for coach Stanford Samuels Jr. TIGHT END TAYLOR'S 2017 GAME-BY-GAME • Father, Clevan Thomas, was a defensive back at
Opponent Tkls. TFL-Y Sacks-Y PBU FF FR Int. QBH Florida State in the 1990s • Chose UK over Michigan, Louisville and Syracuse at Southern Miss 4 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 6-5 • 234 • Freshman-HS vs. EKU 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 Personal Lima, Ohio (Lima Senior) at South Carolina DNP • Born in Miami, Fla. vs. Florida DNP • Son of Yera and Clevan Thomas 2018 - Freshman • Major is community and leadership development • Redshirt season vs. E. Michigan 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 vs. MIssouri 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 1 Clevan Says High School at Miss. State 6 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 • Other than playing in the NFL, his dream job is to • A three-star tight end in most of the major be in the FBI recruiting services
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• Rated as the 25th-best tight end in the 2018 class • Totaled 70 assists, 43 steals and 29 blocks in his High School • A three-year starter who earned first-team All- three-year career • A three-star offensive line prospect by all four Northwest Ohio District and second-team All-State • Earned the team’s Most Improved Player Award major recruiting services honors by Three Rivers Athletic Conference after and the inaugural Kenny Arnold Hawkeye Spirit • Played tackle and tight end in high school as he totaling 786 receiving yards on 46 catches with Award as a sophomore possesses an uncommon level of athleticism for a four touchdowns as a senior high school lineman • Also was a third-team Division II Ohio Prep High School • Ranks as the No. 19 recruit in the state of Sportswriters Association (OPSWA) All-Ohio • Played just one season of football at Wayne High Maryland and the No. 92 overall offensive tackle in selection School for head coach Jay Minton his class according to 247 Sports • Caught 48 passes for 758 yards and four • In 15 games as a senior, compiled 1,028 yards on • ESPN.com lists Watkins as 94th-best offensive touchdowns as a junior, earning him a spot on the 58 catches with 17 touchdowns. tackle in the nation All-Northwest Ohio and TRAC first team • Earned first-team all-conference, all-state, and all- • ESPN.com’s scouting report says, “Watkins is • Also named second-team All-Ohio division accolades and helped lead the Warriors to a prospect with some raw ability and upside. • Coached by Andre Griffin the state championship game Good height and bulk with a frame and build that • Also an excellent basketball player, lettering three • Was a four-time team captain on the basketball can still be reworked some to carry and better seasons as a power forward team, averaging 15 points and 11 rebounds, while maximize more mass. Displays good strength • Lettered one season in track & field, participating earning all-state and first-team all-conference and though room to improve and while good sized he in the 4x400, 4x200 and the high jump all-division honors as a senior still looks to have youthful type build” • Picked Kentucky over offers from Louisville, West • Just as he did on the football field, helped lead • Earned second-team All-Sentinel by The Sentinel Virginia, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati and Auburn Wayne to the Ohio Division I state championship Newspapers game as senior • Named second-team All-Conference defense by Personal • Also played on the All-Ohio Red AAU squad and the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference • Born in Lima, Ohio played overseas in Italy his sophomore year (WCAC) • Son of Jessica Kahle • Also ran the anchor leg of the 4x100 relay team • Coached by Bill Milloy • Major is undecided who placed fourth at the 2015 Ohio state track • Chose Kentucky over offers from Baylor, Temple meet and Old Dominion Keaton Says • Excelled in the classroom by maintaining a GPA • High school teammate of fellow 2017 signee Josh • His nickname is "Keat" above 3.5 Paschal • Besides football, he is also a talented bowler and corn hole player Personal Personal • He chose to play football at Kentucky because he • Born in East Haven, Ohio • Name pronounced “Naasir (nah-SEAR)” trusted the coaches and he wants to get better on • Son of Lee and Teresa Wagner • Born in Bowie, Md. and off the field • Comes from a family of athletes as his mother ran • Son of Michelle Owens and Kevin Watkins • The most influential person in his life is his mother track and father played football at Jackson State ... • Father, Kevin, played football at Norfolk State, because she pushes him everyday Brother, Ameer, played football at Texas Southern while an uncle, Bryan Watkins, played at Pitt and • The celebrity he sometimes gets mistaken for is • Major is pre-communications another uncle, Randal Henry, played at Navy Klay Thompson • Has two years of eligibility • Major is pre-economics Naasir Says Ahmad Says • His nickname is "Nas" • He chose to play football at Kentucky because he • He chose Kentucky because of the hospitality and liked the coaches and his teammates the competition 14 • Other than playing in the NFL, his dream job is to • Other than playing in the NFL, his dream job is to be a coach or athletic director AHMAD teach football to children • Most people would be surprised to know that he's • His passion in life is finding inner peace and WAGNER a talented singer happiness • He's a closet country music fan • One word to describe him on the field is "woah" WIDE RECEIVER
6-5 • 238 • Junior-TR 66 31 Huber Heights, Ohio (Iowa/Wayne) NAASIR JAMAR "BOOGIE" 2018 - Junior • Saw action in 11 games WATKINS WATSON • Was a target for QB Terry Wilson four times which drew three defensive pass interference calls OFFENSIVE TACKLE LINEBACKER
Iowa (Basketball) 6-5 • 318 • Freshman-RS 6-3 • 234 • Sophomore-1L • Played the last three seasons (2015-18) on the basketball team at Iowa for head coach Fran Laurel, Md. (Our Lady of Good Counsel) Forestville, Md. Mccaffery (Bishop McNamara) • Saw action in 96 career games with 25 starting 2018 - r-Freshman assignments • Saw action in 11 games and earned his first career 2018 - Sophomore • Scored double figures in six games and led the start at left tackle in the season opener vs. Central • Saw action 12 of 13 games with seven starting team in steals eight times and blocked shots six Michigan assignments times in three years • Missed the Texas A&M game with injury • Totaled 24 tackles, 5.0 sacks, 5.0 tackles for loss, • Averaged 3.1 points and 2.6 rebounds per game, three PBUs and one forced fumble and shot at a 50 percent clip or better all three 2017 - Freshman seasons • Redshirt season
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• Second on the team behind National Defensive WATSON'S 2018 GAME-BY-GAME • Led the team in 2018 with three interceptions Player of the Year Josh Allen in sacks with 5.0 ... for 51 yards, which tied for seventh in the SEC Ranked 19th overall in the SEC Opponent Tkls. TFL-Yds. Sacks-Yds. FC FR Int. PBU QBH standings • Had a quarterback sack vs. Vanderbilt, becoming vs. CMU* 6 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 1 0 • All four of his career pickoffs were against SEC foes the first Wildcat with a sack in four straight games at Florida 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 (Texas A&M, Florida twice and South Carolina) since Josh Allen began the 2017 season with a sack vs. Murray St. DNP (Injury) • Ranked second on the team in total tackles (86) in the first six games and PBU (6) as a senior vs. Miss. State* 4 1.0-7 1.0-7 0 0 0 0 0 • In the win over South Carolina, had two tackles, a • Helped the senior class win 29 games over the last sack, a forced fumble and a PBU vs. USC* 2 1.0-7 1.0-7 1 0 0 1 0 four seasons, the second-most of any senior class • Recorded four tackles in the win over No. 14 at TAMU* 4 1.0-5 1.0-5 0 0 0 0 1 since freshmen became eligible in 1972, trailing on Mississippi State, including a sack vs. Vanderbilt* 2 1.0-9 1.0-9 0 0 0 0 0 the 2009 class with 30 wins • Had a career-best six tackles and a pass breakup in • Posted a team-high 10 tackles in the win over at Missouri* 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 his first career start vs. Central Michigan Penn State in the VRBO Citrus Bowl, UK's first vs. Georgia 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 postseason victory since Jan. 2, 2009 2017 - r-Freshman at Tennessee* 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 • His career high of 11 tackles happened twice in his • Saw action in all 13 games, totaling seven tackles vs. MTSU 1 1.0-11 1.0-11 0 0 0 0 0 junior season, vs. EKU and Northwestern and 2.0 sacks at Louisville* 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 • Graduated in December with a degree in community and leadership development • Got his first career sack in the win over Tennessee Totals 29 5.0-39 5.0-39 0 0 0 2 1 • Recorded a career-high three tackles and also had a sack in the Vanderbilt win 2018 - Senior WATSON'S 2017 GAME-BY-GAME • Named to SEC Academic Honor Roll • Started in 12 of 13 games played Opponent Tkls. TFL-Yds. Sacks-Yds. FC FR Int. PBU QBH • Second on the team in total tackles (86) 2016 - Freshman at Southern Miss 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 • Tied for seventh in the SEC in total interceptions (3) • Ranked 18th in the SEC in tackles per game (6.6) • Redshirt season vs. EKU 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 • SEC First-year Academic Honor Roll (2016-17) • Had a team-high three INTs and a team-high tying at South Carolina 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 six PBUs High School vs. Florida 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 1 0 • Led the Wildcats with 10 tackles in the win over • A three-star recruit who ranked as a top 100 vs. E. Michigan 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 Penn State in the VRBO Citrus Bowl • Although only playing in the second half due to outside linebacker by Scout despite not playing vs. Missouri 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 football until his junior year of high school a targeting call in the Georgia game, tied for the at Miss. State 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 • Dual sport athlete in basketball and football team lead with six tackles at Tennessee, including • Came on the recruiting scene after a great junior vs. Tennessee 1 1.0-7 1.0-7 0 0 0 0 0 one for loss season which saw him chart 74 tackles and a 75- vs. Ole Miss 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 • Blocked a field-goal attempt in the first quarter at yard interception return for a touchdown at Vanderbilt 3 1.0-7 1.0-7 1 0 0 0 0 Missouri, the first blocked kick of his career and UK’s first blocked kick of the season ... Also had • As a senior, helped lead the Mustangs to the at Georgia 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 Washington Catholic Athletic Conference playoff eight tackles and a pass breakup vs. Louisville 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 berth for the first time in five years with 59 tackles, • Had a magnificent game at Texas A&M, scoring a including five sacks and two interceptions, one he vs. Northwestern 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 touchdown on a 40-yard fumble return, grabbing returned 68 yards for a touchdown Totals 7 2.0-14 2.0-14 1 0 0 1 0 an interception, and leading the Wildcats with 10 • Coached by Keith Goganious tackles • Had a team-high nine tackles and picked off his • As standout basketball player, also received several WATSON'S SINGLE-GAME HIGHS college scholarship offers after averaging 11.4 second interception of the season, third of his Tackles: 6, vs Central Michigan, Sept 1, 2018 (5-1) career in the win over South Carolina ... Also had a points during his junior year Sacks: 1.0, 7x, last vs Middle Tennessee, Nov 17, 2018 (1.0-11) • Earned back-to-back MVP honors at Bishop TFLs: 1.0, 7x, last vs Middle Tennessee, Nov 17, 2018 (1.0-11) career-high tying two pass breakups McNamara in basketball PBU: 1, three times, last vs South Carolina, Sept 29, 2018 (1.0-7) • Led Kentucky with nine tackles, adding a career- QBH: 1, at Texas A&M, Oct 6, 2018 high two pass breakups in the win over No. 14 • Chose UK after receiving football offers from Forced fumble: 1, twice, last vs. South Carolina, Sept 29, 2018 Old Dominion, Miami (Ohio), Boston College, Mississippi State Hampton, Virginia and Rutgers • Charted eight tackles and also picked off a pass in the fourth quarter at Florida Personal • Midseason All-America Team (The Athletic, second • Born in Alexandria, Va. 25 team) • Son of Bridgette and Jerry Watson • Majoring in sociology with a minor in criminology 2017 - Junior DARIUS • Played in all 13 games with 12 starting assignments Jamar Says WEST • Ranked third on the team in tackles with 86 • His nickname is "Boogie" • Recorded 4.0 TFL which tied for fifth on the team • Two forced fumbles • He chose Kentucky because he wanted to compete SAFETY in the SEC • Made his first career interception in the third • Other than playing in the NFL, his dream job is to quarter and returned it 21 yards vs. Florida be a U.S. Marshal 6-0 • 210 • Senior-3L • Had a career-high tying 11 tackles in the Music City • Most people don't know about him that he is great Lima, Ohio (Central Catholic) Bowl vs. Northwestern tap dancer • Also had 11 stops vs. EKU • Had a game-high seven tackles at Georgia Career • In addition to causing a fumble at Southern Miss, WATSON'S CAREER STATISTICS • Played in 36 games with 24 starting assignments he also made seven tackles, including one for loss Year Pos. G-GS Tkls TFL-Yds. Sacks-Yds. FC/FR PBU QBH INT • Invited to play in the 2018 Reese's Senior Bowl where he totaled three tackles for the South 2017 LB 13-0 7 2.0-14 2.0-14 1/0 1 0 0 2016 - Sophomore • Despite just playing three seasons due to an injury • Missed the season due to a preseason knee injury 2018 LB 11-7 22 5.0-39 5.0-39 1/0 2 1 0 in 2016, totaled 189 tackles, five PBU, five TFL, four Totals 24-7 29 7.0-53 7.0-53 2/0 3 1 0 interceptions, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and one block in his Wildcat career
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2015 - r-Freshman vs. Miss. State* 9 0-0 0-0 0/0 2 0 0 • Played in 10 of 12 games as a reserve member of vs. South Carolina* 9 0-0 0-0 0/0 2 1-17 0 the secondary, also excelling on special teams 21 • Finished with 17 tackles, including a season-high at TAMU* 10 0-0 0-0 1 (40)/0 0 1-19 0 seven in a win over Charlotte vs. Vanderbilt* 3 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 at Missouri* 8 0-0 0-0 0/0 1 0 1 CHRIS 2014 - Freshman vs. Georgia* 2 0-0 0-0 0/0 0 0 0 • Redshirt season WESTRY at Tennessee 6 0-0 1.0-2 0/0 0 0 0 High School vs. MTSU* 8 0-0 0-0 0/0 0 0 0 CORNERBACK • Four-star recruit by Rivals, Scout, 247Sports.com at Louisville* 2 0-0 0-0 0/0 0 0 0 and ESPN vs. Penn State* 10 0-0 0-0 0/0 0 0 0 6-4 • 197 • Senior-3L • Ranked as the No. 219 overall prospect in Rivals Totals 86 0-0 1.0-2 1/0 6 3-51 1 Orange Park, Fla. (Oakleaf) Top 250 and ninth-best in the state of Ohio • ESPN ranked him the eighth-best player in the Career state of Ohio and the 18th-best cornerback in the WEST'S 2017 GAME-BY-GAME • Never missed a game in his four-year career nation Opponent Tackles Sacks TFL-Y FC PBU Int. QBH • Saw action in all 51 games with 34 starts • ESPN also ranked him No. 248 on the ESPN Top 300 at Southern Miss * 7 0-0 1.5-6 1 0 0 0 • Scout ranked him the No. 21 safety in the nation • Totaled 134 tackles, 3.5 TFL, 2.0 sacks, 15 PBUs, vs. EKU 11 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 • Played in only two games as a senior due to injury three INTs, one forced fumble, one fumble • Had 47 tackles as a junior with five interceptions, at South Carolina* 6 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 recovery and one QBH two fumbles forced, one fumble recovery and one vs. Florida* 8 0-0 0-0 0 0 1 0 • Helped the senior class win 29 games over the last four seasons, the second-most of any senior class interception returned for a touchdown leading his vs. E. Michigan* 3 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 since freshmen became eligible in 1972, trailing on team to the second round of the state tournament vs. Missouri* 5 0-0 0.5-1 1 0 0 0 • Earned all-conference honors while helping team the 2009 class with 30 wins win league championship at Miss. State* 9 0-0 0-0 0 1 0 0 2018 - Senior • Won the team’s Sophomore Leadership Award vs. Tennessee* 8 0-0 1.0-1 0 0 0 0 • Coached by Jerry Cooper vs. Ole Miss* 5 0-0 0.5-1 0 0 0 0 • Played in all 13 games • Has 21 tackles, a sack and two PBU in 13 games • Played forward on the basketball team and was a at Vanderbilt* 3 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 sprinter for the track team • Got his first sack of the season in the Senior Day at Georgia* 7 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 • Picked Kentucky over Cincinnati, Illinois, Louisville, win over MTSU Michigan State, Minnesota, Penn State, Pittsburgh, vs. Louisville* 3 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 • Recorded a season-high five tackles in his first Purdue, Vanderbilt, West Virginia and Wisconsin vs. Northwestern* 11 0.5-1 0-0 0 0 0 0 starting assignment of the season vs. Georgia Totals 86 0.5-1 3.5-9 2 1 1 0 Personal 2017 - Junior • Born in Lima, Ohio • Saw action in all 13 games with eight starts WEST'S 2015 GAME-BY-GAME • Son of Yvonne Robinson and Doug West • Totaled 34 tackles with two PBUs • Doug played college football at North Dakota State Opponent Tackles Sacks TFL-Y FC PBU Int. QBH • Recorded a season-high five tackles at Mississippi • A cousin, William White, played 11 years in the NFL vs. UL Lafayette 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 State and again vs. Louisville • Forced a fumble at Southern Miss with Detroit, Kansas City and Atlanta at South Carolina 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 • Has two sons, Keon and Keelan vs. Florida 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 2016 - Sophomore Community Cats vs. Missouri 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 • Started in all 13 games • Backpack Program volunteer (2017) vs. Eastern Kentucky 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 • Has three career interceptions after grabbing one in 2016 vs. Austin Peay • Stayed after practice to spend time with the vs. Auburn 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 Special Olympics (2015) • Racked up a career-high seven tackles in the win at Mississippi State 4 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 over Mississippi State Darius Says vs. Tennessee DNP - Injured • Had a career-best two PBUs vs. NMSU • Nickname is "Kendre" at Georgia DNP - Injured 2015 - Freshman • Most people don't know he has a son at Vanderbilt 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 • Started all 12 games at cornerback as a true • One word to describe him on the field is "energy" vs. Charlotte 7 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 freshman • His sports hero is Kobe Bryant because he's the vs. Louisville 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 greatest of all time • Named Third-Team Athlon Sports Freshman All- Totals 17 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 America • Tabbed to the SEC All-Freshman Team by the WEST'S CAREER STATISTICS WEST'S SINGLE-GAME HIGHS league coaches Year Pos. G-GS Tackles TFL-Y Int.-Yds. PBU FR/FC Blks • Broke up a team-leading eight passes, finishing Tackles: 11, twice, last vs. Northwestern, Dec 29, 2017 (1) 2015 S 10-0 17 0 0-0 0 0 0 Tackles for loss: 1.5, twice, last at Southern Miss, Sept 2, 2017 with 36 tackles, 1.5 tackles for a loss, one sack and Fumbles forced: 1, twice, last vs Missouri, Oct 7, 2017 two interceptions, adding a QB hurry 2016 S DNP (Injury) Fumbles recoverd: 1, at Texas A&M, Oct 6, 2018 (40 yards for a TD) • Picked off his first career pass to clinch UK’s win at 2017 S 13-12 86 4.0-10 1-21 1 0/2 0 Interceptions: 1, four times, last at Texas A&M, Oct 6, 2018 Long interception return: 21, vs Florida, Sept 23, 2017 South Carolina, adding a key pass break-up, sack 2018 S 13-12 86 1.0-2 3-51 6 1/0 1 Pass breakups: 2, twice, last vs South Carolina, Sept 29, 2018 and QB hurry Blocks: 1, at Missouri, Oct 27, 2018 (FG) Totals 36-24 189 5.0-12 4-72 6 1/2 1 • Was named SEC Freshman of the Week after his performance at South Carolina • Broke up at least one pass in eight games WEST'S 2018 GAME-BY-GAME • Snapped Dak Prescott’s streak of 289 passes Opponent Tackles Sacks TFL-Y FR/FC PBU Int. Blks without an interception at Mississippi State, vs. Central Mich.* 7 0-0 0-0 0/0 0 0 0 keeping UK quarterback Andre’ Woodson the SEC at Florida* 8 0-0 0-0 0/0 0 1-15 0 record-holder in that category vs. Murray State* 4 0-0 0-0 0/0 1 0 0
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High School at Louisville 0 0-0 0-0 0/0 0 0 0 WESTRY'S SINGLE-GAME HIGHS • Three-star recruit by Rivals, Scout, 247Sports.com vs. Penn State 3 0-0 0-0 0/0 1 0 0 Tackles: 7, vs. Mississippi State, Oct 22, 2016 and ESPN Interceptions:1, three times, last vs Austin Peay, Nov 19, 2016 • Evaluated as a safety in high school, he also could Totals 21 1.0-11 1.0-11 0/0 2 0 0 Long interception return:3, at South Carolina, Sept 12, 2015 play cornerback in college Sacks: 1.0, twice, last vs Middle Tennessee, Nov 17, 2018 (11 yards) Tackles for loss: 1.0, at South Carolina, Sept 12, 2015 (1-0) • Scout ranks him the 17th-best safety in the state WESTRY'S 2017 GAME-BY-GAME Pass breakups: 2, twice, last vs New Mexico State, Sept 17, 2016 Forced fumble: 1, at Southern Miss, Sept 2, 2017 of Florida Opponent Tackles Sacks TFL-Y FC/FR PBU Int. QBH • Had 34 total tackles his senior season with one at Southern Miss * 2 0-0 0-0 1/0 0 0 0 interception and 12 passes defended • Blocked two field goals his senior season vs. EKU* 4 0-0 0-0 0/0 0 0 0 • Named Times-Union’s 2014 All-First Coast at South Carolina* 4 0-0 0-0 0/0 1 0 0 honorable mention vs. Florida* 2 0-0 0-0 0/0 0 0 0 97 • A Super 24 selection vs. E. Michigan* 4 0-0 0-0 0/0 0 0 0 • Three-year starter in the defensive backfield • Helped team to the district championship as a vs. Missouri* 1 0-0 0-0 0/0 0 0 0 CHRIS senior at Miss. State* 5 0-0 0-0 0/0 0 0 0 • Coached by Derek Chipoletti vs. Tennessee* 0 0-0 0-0 0/0 0 0 0 WHITTAKER • Two-year member of the track team vs. Ole Miss 4 0-0 0.5-2 0/0 0 0 0 • Picked Kentucky over offers from Auburn, Florida, LINEBACKER at Vanderbilt 1 0-0 0-0 0/0 1 0 0 South Florida, UCF, FIU, Ohio and Charlotte at Georgia 2 0-0 0-0 0/0 0 0 0 6-3 • 227 • Freshman-RS Personal vs. Louisville 5 0-0 0-0 0/0 0 0 0 Hollywood, Fla. (Chaminade-Madonna) • Born in Orange Park, Fla. vs. Northwestern 0 0-0 0-0 0/0 0 0 0 • Son of Tera Horne and Samuel Westry Totals 34 0-0 0.5-2 1/0 2 0 0 • Major is media arts studies with a minor in 2018 - r-Freshman photography • Practiced with the team WESTRY'S 2016 GAME-BY-GAME
Community Cats Opponent Tackles Sacks TFL-Y FC/FR PBU Int. QBH 2017 - Freshman • Stayed after practice to spend time with the vs. Southern Miss * 4 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 • Redshirt season Special Olympics (2015) at Florida * 3 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 High School Chris Says vs. New Mexico St. * 3 0-0 0-0 0 2 0 0 • A three-star recruit • His nickname is "Scotty Too Hotty" vs. South Carolina * 3 0-0 0.5-1 0 0 0 0 • Scout lists him as the 12th-best defensive end in • Other than playing in the NFL, his dream job is to at Alabama * 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 the state of Florida work for Google vs. Vanderbilt * 5 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 • Listed as the 55th strongside defensive end in the • One word to describe him on the field is nation and the 148th-best prospect in Florida in vs. Miss. State * 7 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 "determined" the 2017 class, according to 247Sports • His favorite part of game day is running out of the at Missouri * 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 • ESPN ranks him the 213th-best prospect in Florida tunnel because it's the beginning of something vs. Georgia * 2 0-0 0-0 0/1 0 0 0 and the 106th-best defensive end in the class of special at Tennessee * 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 2017 • Most people don't know has over 300 photographs • ESPN scouting report says, “Whittaker has vs. Austin Peay * 4 0-0 0-0 0 1 1-0 0 covering a wall in his room of people he cares adequate length and overall size with limited about in his life at Louisville * 6 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 upside to continue growth. Has good power and vs. Georgia Tech * 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 short area burst. Continued development of his WESTRY'S CAREER STATISTICS Totals 43 0-0 0.5-1 0/1 3 1-0 0 strength will benefit. His high athletic ability gives him upside for quick development.” Year Pos. G-GS Tkls Int.-Yds. Sacks TFL PBU FR/FC QBH WESTRY'S 2015 GAME-BY-GAME • Rivals’ Justin Rowland says, “Whittaker is built 2015 CB 12-12 36 2-3 1.0-8 1.5-9 8 0/0 1 like a traditional 4-3 defensive lineman in the Opponent Tackles Sacks TFL-Y FC PBU Int. 2016 CB 13-13 43 1-0 0.0 0.5-1 3 1/0 0 making but his ability to stand up and rush off the vs. UL Lafayette* 4 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 2017 CB 13-8 34 0-0 0-0 0.5-2 2 0/1 0 edge is a testament to his athleticism. He's one of at South Carolina* 2 1-8 1-8 0 1 1 several players in this class who make Kentucky 2018 CB 13-1 18 0-0 1.0-11 1.0-11 2 0/0 0 vs. Florida* 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 bigger on the edge and better at getting after the Totals 51-34 134 3-3 2.0-19 3.5-23 15 1/1 1 quarterback.” vs. Missouri* 5 0-0 0-0 0 1 0 • Coached by Dameon Jones WESTRY'S 2018 GAME-BY-GAME vs. Eastern Ky.* 4 0-0 0-0 0 1 0 • Helped Chaminade-Madonna to a 10-5 overall vs. Auburn* 6 0-0 0.5-1 0 1 0 record and an appearance in the Class 3A state Opponent Tackles Sacks TFL-Y FC/FR PBU Int. QBH at Mississippi State* 3 0-0 0-0 0 1 1 championship game vs. Central Mich. 1 0-0 0-0 0/0 0 0 0 • Compiled 77 tackles, 10.5 sacks, 22 tackles for vs. Tennessee* 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 at Florida 1 0-0 0-0 0/0 0 0 0 loss and two fumble recoveries during his senior at Georgia* 5 0-0 0-0 0 1 0 vs. Murray State 2 0-0 0-0 0/0 0 0 0 campaign at Vanderbilt* 1 0-0 0-0 0 1 0 vs. Miss. State 1 0-0 0-0 0/0 0 0 0 • High school teammate of fellow 2017 signee Josh Ali vs. Charlotte* 1 0-0 0-0 0 1 0 • Picked Kentucky over offers from Central Florida, vs. South Carolina 1 0-0 0-0 0/0 0 0 0 vs. Louisville* 3 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Tennessee, South Carolina, Notre Dame, and at TAMU 2 0-0 0-0 0/0 0 9 0 Georgia Totals 36 1.0-8 1.5-9 0 8 2 vs. Vanderbilt 1 0-0 0-0 0/0 0 0 0 at Missouri 2 0-0 0-0 0/0 0 0 0 Personal • Born in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. vs. Georgia* 5 0-0 0-0 0/0 0 0 0 • Son of Jewell McDonald at Tennessee 0 0-0 0-0 0/0 1 0 0 • Major is pre-communications vs. MTSU 2 1.0-11 1.0-11 0/0 0 0 0
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Chris Says • Other than playing in the NFL, his dream job is • His nickname is "Whitt" start a youth league organization with all sports • He chose Kentucky because it was a great and a barber shop included 3 opportunity • His favorite quote he likes to live by is "God heard • The one thing he most looks forward to this season you, just be patient" is walking out of the tunnel with his team and • The most influential person in his life is his mother TERRY going to war because she is a single parent and she worked hard • If had a hashtag to describe himself it would be to raise him and his brother WILSON #DoitAll QUARTERBACK • Most people don't know when he was four years old his mother saved him from drowning 6-3 • 205 • Sophomore-JC 60 Oklahoma City, Okla. QUINTIN (Garden City CC/Oregon/Del City) 30 WILSON 2018 - Sophomore CENTER • Started in all 13 games at quarterback, leading UK DOMONIQUE to its first 10-win season since 1977 WILLIAMS • Completed 180 of 268 passes (67.2) with 11 TDs and just eight interceptions 6-1 • 311 • Freshman-HS CORNERBACK • Became the first Wildcat player with at least 1,500 Cincinnati, Ohio (Turpin) passing yards and 500 net rushing yards in the same season 5-10 • 184 • Junior-JC 2018 - Freshman • Completed at least 60 percent of his passes in 11 of 13 games Knoxville, Tenn. (Highland CC/Fulton) • Redshirt season • Ranked second on the team in rushing yards (547) • Dean's List (Fall 2018) and attempts (135) behind All-American Benny 2018 - Junior • Played in one game vs. Louisville Snell Jr. • Redshirt season High School • Among Power Five schools, Terry Wilson & Benny Snell Jr., had the second-most combined rushing Junior College • Considered one of the top offensive line prospects yards for a quarterback/running back duo (1,996) • Played in 11 games in 2017 at Highland Community in Ohio 2,072 Trace McSorley/Miles Sanders, Penn State College (Kansas), recording 29 tackles, three • Rated as the nation’s No. 5 center by Rivals and 1,996 Terry Wilson/Benny Snell, Kentucky interceptions and four PBUs No. 9 center by 247sports in the Class of 2018 1,847 TaQuon Marshall/Tobias Oliver, Georgia Tech • Earned All-Conference Honorable Mention by the • A three-star prospect by all the major recruiting • Received the Howard Schnellenberger Award as Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference services the Most Valuable Player of the winning team in (KJCCC) • Played three seasons at Walnut Hills High School the Governor’s Cup ... Completed 17 of 23 passes • Totaled 52 tackles, three interceptions and 11 pass before transferring to Turpin his senior season for 261 yards and a career-high three touchdown breakups in 2016 • Earned first-team Division II OPSWA All-Ohio passes ... Rushed for 79 yards and a touchdown ... • Chose Kentucky over Iowa State and Colorado honors in 2017 Had career highs with 340 yards total offense and State • Coached by Kent McCullough at Turpin four total touchdowns • Will have two years of eligibility remaining • Excelled in the classroom, graduating cum laude • Became the first UK quarterback to win his first and as a Ohio All-Academic First Team member five career starts since Bill Ransdell in 1984 High School • Chose Kentucky over offers from Virginia, Boston • Completed 79.3 percent of his passes vs. Georgia, • A three-star prospect by 247Sports College, Cincinnati, Minnesota and Duke the highest percentage for a UK quarterback • Before taking the junior college route, originally with at least 25 attempts since Patrick Towles vs. signed with Eastern Kentucky out of high school Personal Missouri in 2015 ... It was a UK quarterback’s best in 2015 when current special teams/outside • Born in Cincinnati, Ohio completion percentage against a top-10 team since linebackers coach Dean Hood was the head coach • Son of Terri and Lloyd Johnson Mike Hartline vs. Auburn in 2010 • Coached by Aaron Arnold at Highland and Rob • Major is pre-management • Completed at least 70 percent of his passes in Black at Fulton consecutive SEC games (Missouri and Georgia), the • Two-time all-state honoree at Fulton High School, Quinton Says first UK player to do so since Mike Hartline in 2010 helping the Falcons win three 4A state titles • His nickname is "Q" • Had five SEC games with at least 65 percent • Scored 27 touchdowns as a wide receiver and • He chose to play football at Kentucky because it's a completions, first UK quarterback to do so since kick returner, including 12 through the air, seven family environment Andre’ Woodson in 2006 rushing and eight on kickoff or punt returns • Other than playing in the NFL, his dream job is to • Completed 66.3 percent of his passes in UK’s four be a sports executive SEC road games, 67 of 101 ... the second-highest Personal • The most influential person in his life is his mother single-season completion percentage in SEC road • Born in Knoxville, Tenn. because she's his rock games in school history ... record is 67.9 percent by • Son of Debbie Edwards and Larry Williams • Most people would be surprised to know he didn't Tim Couch in his 1998 SEC road games • Cousin, Angel Williams, played basketball at start playing football until his freshman year of • Set season highs by completing 22 of 31 passes for Illinois, while another cousin, Darrel Williams, high school 267 yards in the win at Missouri ... Hit C.J. Conrad played basketball at Oklahoma State with a two-yard touchdown pass on the final play • Major is communications of the game • In the win over South Carolina, completed 13 of Dom Says 20 passes for 132 yards and rushed 9 times for 59 • His nickname is "Dom" yards, including a one-yard touchdown run • He chose Kentucky because it was a great • Earned Manning Award Player of the Week and opportunity to play in the SEC, stay close to home was named to the Davey O'Brien Award's Great 8 and it felt like family list for his performance vs. No. 25 Florida
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• Completed 11 of 16 passes for 151 yards and his Terry Says 2017 - Sophomore first two UK touchdown passes in his first major- • His nickname is "Terry Touchdown" • Saw action in 11 games college road game, directing Kentucky to a 27-16 • He chose Kentucky because of the opportunity to • Named to SEC Academic Honor Roll win at Florida ... Accounted for 256 yards and three play at a great place and in a great conference touchdowns • Most people would be surprised that he hasn't had 2016 - r-Freshman • Rushed for 105 yards, his first 100-yard game as a hair cut since the eighth grade • Saw action in two games a Wildcat, becoming the first UK quarterback to • The most influential person in his life is mother • Named to SEC Academic Honor Roll break the century mark since Jalen Whitlow ran for because she pushes him to be the best version of 101 vs. Alabama State in 2013 himself 2015 - Freshman • Also became the first UK quarterback to rush and • Redshirt season throw for at least 100 yards since Whitlow vs. WILSON'S CAREER STATISTICS • First-Year SEC Academic Honor Roll Alabama State in 2013 • Averaged 10.5 yards per rush vs. the Gators Year G-GS Rush Yds TD Comp. Att. Int. Pct. Yds. TD Long High School • Led UK to an average of 8.0 yards per offensive 2018 13-13 135 547 4 180 268 8 67.2 1889 11 54 • A three-star prospect by Rivals, Scout, 247sports. play, most vs. an SEC opponent since 2010 Totals 13-13 135 547 4 180 268 8 67.2 1889 11 54 com and ESPN • Against Central Michigan in the season opener, • Helped his team to the state playoffs all four years became the first player to start his first UK game at WILSON'S 2018 GAME-BY-GAME of high school quarterback since Jared Lorenzen in 2000 • Scout ranked him the No. 1 offensive tackle in the Comp.- • Manning Award Player of the Week (9/13) Opponent Yds. TD Long Rush Yds. TD Long Att.-Int. state of Kentucky and sixth-best overall in KY • Manning Award "Stars of the Week" (9/10) • Rivals ranks him the fifth-best player in the state vs. CMU* 11-18-2 78 0 21 9 38 0 13 • Davey O'Brien Award's Great 8 List (9/10) • His blocking helped Henderson County rush for at Florida* 11-16-1 151 2 54 10 105 1 31 1,592 yards his senior season with 23 rushing TDs Junior College vs. Murray State* 19-25-0 163 0 25 13 80 1 42 • Helped the Colonels rush for 1,863 yards his junior • Rated the No. 5 overall junior college player by vs. Miss. State* 8-14-0 71 0 23 11 18 0 12 season and 26 rushing touchdowns ESPN • Named first-team all-state by The Associated Press vs. South Carolina* 13-20-1 132 0 21 9 59 1 16 • Redshirted the 2016 season at Oregon and Louisville Courier-Journal in 2014 • Transferred to Garden City Community College in at TAMU* 13-20-0 108 1 54 14 4 0 6 • A 2014 Herald-Leader Class of the Commonwealth Garden City, Kansas for the 2017 season vs. Vanderbilt* 3-9-0 18 1 11 12 97 0 23 honoree • Completed 57.6 percent of his passes for 2,133 at Missouri* 22-31-1 267 1 45 10 11 0 9 • Three-year starter in the off. and def. lines yards, 26 touchdowns and 11 interceptions while vs. Georgia* 23-29-0 226 1 31 12 12 0 0 • Coached by Tony Lewis rushing for 518 yards and five touchdowns on 126 • Picked Kentucky over California, Louisville, at Tennessee* 21-34-1 172 1 20 10 -6 0 19 carries at Garden City Missouri and Purdue • Named the Jayhawk Offensive Player of the Year … vs. MTSU* 10-14-0 121 1 17 5 27 0 12 Finished the regular season second in the Jayhawk at Louisville* 17-23-1 261 3 32 10 79 1 40 Personal Conference in passing yards, first in touchdown vs. Penn State* 9-15-0 121 0 54 10 43 0 15 • Born in Evansville, Ind. passes and first in efficiency • Son of Ron and Julie Wolfe Totals 180-268-8 1889 11 54 135 547 4 42 • Ranked sixth in the nation in touchdown passes … • Major is sociology with a minor in criminology Garden City head coach Jeff Sims said "He’s a dual- threat quarterback that’s very intelligent, dynamic, WILSON'S SINGLE-GAME HIGHS Community Cats fast. He’s an accurate thrower" Pass attempts:34, at Tennessee, Nov 10, 2018 • Stayed after practice to spend time with the • Chose UK over Florida and Nebraska Pass completions:23, vs Georgia, Nov 3, 2018 Pass yards: 261, at Louisville, Nov 24, 2018 Special Olympics (2015) Pass TDs: 3, at Louisville, Nov 24, 2018 High School Long pass: 54, twice, last at Texas A&M, Oct 6, 2018 Mason Says • Completed 154 of 281 passes for 2,406 yards and Total offense plays:44, at Tennessee, Nov 10, 2018 (10 rush, 34 pass) • His favorite meal is chicken and dumplings 25 touchdowns as a senior at Del City High School Total offense yards:238 , vs Georgia, Nov 3, 2018 (12 rush, 226 pass) • One word to describe him on the field is "smart" to go along with 709 rushing yards (8.5 avg.) and Rush attempts:14, at Texas A&M, Oct 6, 2018 • Other than playing in the NFL, his dream job is to 11 scores Rush yards: 105, at Florida, Sept 8, 2018 (10 carries) Long rush: 31, at Florida, Sept 8, 2018 coach and teach • Threw for 2,856 yards and 24 TDs as a junior, Consecutive completions:10, vs Georgia, Nov 3, 2018 • His favorite movie is The Longest Yard accounting for 14.3 points a game • When he's not playing football he enjoys boating • Played in the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl, and fishing where he led the West team by completing 10-19 passes for 111 yards and rushed for an additional 46 yards 77 • Also played in the Oklahoma Coaches Association 17 All-State football game • Named The Oklahoman’s All-Midlands Region MASON recipient and was chosen to PrepStar Super 30 WOLFE WALKER listing of the state’s top recruits WOOD • Ranked as Oklahoma’s No. 2 prospect in the state OFFENSIVE GUARD (Tulsa World and The Oklahoman) coming out of QUARTERBACK high school • Two-time all-state honorable mention selection 6-6 • 315 • Junior-1L Henderson, Ky. (Henderson County) 6-0 • 190 • Freshman-RS Personal Lexington, Ky. (Lafayette) • Born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 2018 - Junior • Son of Louise Wilson • Saw action in 12 games 2018 - r-Freshman • Major is community and leadership development • Dean's List (Fall 2018) • Practiced with the team • Will have three years of eligibility remaining • Named to SEC Academic Honor Roll 2017 - Freshman • Redshirt season
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• Graduated a semester early and enrolled at • Charted a career-high three tackles vs. Murray vs. Georgia 0 0-0 0-0 0/0 0 0 0 Kentucky in January of 2017 State, along with a pass breakup and QBH at Louisville 1 0-0 0-0 0/0 0 0 0 • Also had a QBH in the win over Vanderbilt High School vs. Penn State 0 0-0 0-0 0/0 0 0 0 • Three-star recruit by every major recruiting service 2017 - Freshman Totals 3 0-0 0-0 0/0 1 0 2 • Rated as the No. 24 dual-threat quarterback in the • Redshirt season 2017 class by Rivals High School WRIGHT'S SINGLE-GAME HIGHS • Completed 203 of 321 passes (63.2 percent) for • Dual-sport standout in football and basketball Tackles: 3, vs Murray State, Sept 15, 2018 3,047 yards and 30 touchdowns in leading the • A three-star football recruit Pass breakups: 1, vs Murray State, Sept 15, 2018 Lafayette Generals to a 13-2 overall record and an QBHs: 1, twice, last vs Vanderbilt, Oct. 20, 2018 • Rivals ranks him as the 25th-best defensive end appearance in the Class 6-A championship game and the 80th-best prospect in Florida, while for the second straight year 247Sports has him as the No. 28 weakside • Also rushed for 1,321 yards and 31 touchdowns defensive end in the country and the No. 67 player and averaged 6.6 yards per carry in the state of Florida • Received the Paul Hornung Award, given by the • Is the 46th-best defensive end in the class of 2017 42 Louisville Quarterback Club to the state’s top by ESPN who says, “Wright is a tall, lean defender player and was a first-team All-State selection by with some good tools and upside, especially as the Courier-Journal pass rusher” TRISTAN • Lexington’s Player of the Year by the Herald-Leader • Coached by Lorenzo Davis • Earned All-USA Kentucky Football Offensive Player • Compiled 25 sacks as a senior YEOMANS of the Year and First Team honors by USA Today • Doubled as a tight end in the red zone, catching • Candidate for Kentucky’s Mr. Football award six touchdowns, including a critical score against LONG SNAPPER • Named third-team All-State by The Courier-Journal Boynton Beach in the District 15-6A three-team tiebreaker to lead Dillard to the district title as a junior after totaling 43 touchdowns (22 • Earned Sun Sentinel's All-Broward first-team 6-2 • 208 • Senior-2L rushing, 21 passing) and leading Lafayette to the defensive honors in helping the Panthers finish 6-4 Waycross, Ga. (Ware County/ Class 6-A state final overall New Mexico Military Institute) • Saw varsity action as a freshman and finished • As a shooting guard, was a back-to-back preseason his career with 8,230 passing yards and 74 Fab Five selection and was an All-County pick touchdowns, along with 4,199 rushing yards and • Led the Panthers’ hoops team to a Class 6A state Career 73 touchdowns title as a junior • Served as the Wildcats' long snapper and holder • Elected team captain as a junior and senior • Named Mr. Dillard High School for three years, playing in 38 games • Four-year starter for coach Eric Shaw • Chose Kentucky over offers from Miami, Arkansas • Was perfect on all 62 career holds • High school teammate of current UK offensive and Florida • Named to SEC Academic Honor Roll lineman Landon Young • Graduated in December with a degree in finance • Chose UK over Louisville, Ohio and Wake Forest Personal • Born in Lauderhill, Fla. 2018 - Senior Personal • Son of Wanda Burns-Wright and Louis Wright • Long snapper on punts and holder on field goals • Perfect holds on all field goals (15) • Born in Lexington, Ky. • Comes from an athletic family as older sister, Kayla, currently plays basketball at Nova Southeastern, • Son of Tom and Wesley Wood while cousin, RaiQuan Gray, plays basketball at 2017 - Junior • Major is agriculture economics Florida State, and another cousin, Kenneth Ruff, • Long snapper on punts and holder on field goals plays football at Syracuse • Perfect holds on all field goals (28) Walker Says • Majoring in community and leadership • His nickname is "Walk" development 2016 - Sophomore • He chose UK because he believes in what Coach • Long snapper on punts and holder on field goals Stoops has started and the culture he has created Jordan Says • Perfect holds on all field goals (19) • When he's not on the field he enjoys • His nickname is "Jay Dub" • Integral part of setting up kicker Austin MacGinnis skateboarding • He chose Kentucky because it was a perfect fit for to hit two game-winning field goals (51-yarder vs. Mississippi State and a 47-yarder at No. 11 • His life's theme song is "Party in the U.S.A." by himself and his family, and it felt like home Louisville) Miley Cyrus • His sports heros are his parents because they push • If he had a hashtag to describe himself it would be him to be the best he can be 2015 - Freshman at #TakeIt2TheLennieHouse • Other than play in the NFL, his dream job is to be a New Mexico Military Institute sports trainer • Was a long snapper for the Broncos in three games • One word to describe him on the field is "beast" • Totaled four tackles on special teams • Transferred to Kentucky following the fall semester WRIGHT'S CAREER STATISTICS 15 High School Year Pos. G-GS Tackles TFL-Y Int.-Yds. PBU FF/FR QBH • Four-year letter winner and three-year starter at JORDAN 2018 LB 9-0 4 0-0 0 1 0 2 Ware County Totals 9-0 4 0 0 1 0 2 • Played multiple positions in high school, including quarterback, wide receiver, free safety and long WRIGHT snapper WRIGHT'S 2018 GAME-BY-GAME • Caught 12 passes for 101 yards as senior, while LINEBACKER Opponent Tackles Sacks TFL-Y FR/FC PBU Int. QBH also totaling eight tackles on defense • Helped lead the Gators to an impressive 45-8 vs. Murray State 3 0-0 0-0 0/0 1 0 1 6-5 • 236 • Freshman-RS combined record during his four seasons, including vs. Miss. State 0 0-0 0-0 0/0 0 0 0 three regional titles and an appearance in the state Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (Dillard) vs. South Carolina 0 0-0 0-0 0/0 0 0 0 championship game in 2012 • Also a four-year letter winner in golf, earning all- at TAMU 0 0-0 0-0 0/0 0 0 0 2018 - r-Freshman region team honors as a senior • Saw action in nine games, totaling four tackles vs. Vanderbilt 0 0-0 0-0 0/0 0 0 1 • Member of the National Honor Society with a 4.0 at Missouri 0 0-0 0-0 0/0 0 0 0 grade point average
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• Coached by Franklin Stephens High School • Chose Kentucky over Central Arkansas, Southeast • A five-star recruit by Rivals and 247Sports Louisiana, Georgia Southern, Kennesaw State • No. 1 prospect in Kentucky and No. 12 overall 18 prospect in the nation by 247sports Personal • Named top offensive lineman in the U.S. Army All- LUKE • Born in Waycross, Ga. American Game for the West squad who won, 37-9 • Son of Tony and Suzanne Yeomans • Helped Lafayette average 36.7 points per game and KLAUSING • Tristan’s father, Tony, played baseball at Armstrong advance to the Class 6A state title game Atlantic State • Two-time first-team all-state selection by the WIDE RECEIVER Courier-Journal and The Associated Press Community Cats • 2015 Herald-Leader “Class of Commonwealth” Six- • Participated in a one-week service/educational trip year letterwinner in wrestling and four-year letter to Ethiopia in May of 2018 where he interacted winner in track and field in the shot and discus 4-7 HT • 72 LBS with residents of impoverished communities, • Won the 2016 KHSAA state wrestling title, finished Louisville, Ky. (St. Agnes) visited and helped paint a preschool, constructed his senior year with a 19-0 record on the mat • Ranked as the state’s top wrestler at 285 after wooden shoe-shining boxes, and delivered Elementary School finishing fourth in the state as a junior blankets to widows • Three-time Class 3-A track and field champion in • Five-star prospect by all the major recruiting • Volunteered for Read Across America event at the discus services #probably Fayette Mall (2017) • Won the 2015 state shot up title and finished • Rated the top wide receiver in Kentucky by Rivals second in 2016 and 247Sports #probably Tristan Says • Named the 2014 Gatorade Kentucky Boys Track • Considered the best wide receiver to come out of • Nickname is "Stan" and Field Athlete of the Year the Commonwealth since Keenan Burton in 2006 • He chose Kentucky because the coaches made him • 2013 USATF National Junior Olympics Track and • Multifaceted athlete who has scored on all three feel he was a part of something special Field Championships runner-up in both the shot sides of the ball (receiving TD, PAT and INT for a TD) • One word to describe him on the field is put and discus • Totaled approximately 3,000 receiving yards on determined • Coached in football by Eric Shaw 300 catches with 30 TDs in his historic grade school • His sports hero is Brett Favre because he brings • Member of the National Honor Society football career #probably • President of Lafayette’s Future Farmers of America swag on and off the field • Also an excellent basketball and soccer player chapter and also a member of the Beta Club and • His favorite movie is Law Abiding Citizen • Diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at five days old Fellowship of Christian Athletes • Chose UK over offers from Alabama and Auburn • Takes 40 pills daily and does breathing treatments three times a day Personal • Chose UK over all other Division I teams • Born in Grayson County, Ky. 67 Personal • Son of Angela and Randall Young • Majoring in animal sciences with plans to become • Born in Louisville, Ky. LANDON a veterinarian • Son of Joey and Jessica Klausing • Has one sister, Emma YOUNG Community Cats • Volunteer for Read Across America event at Luke Says OFFENSIVE TACKLE Fayette Mall (2017) • His nickname is “Beast Mode” • Guest speaker at Broadway Christian Church • He wears No. 18 in honor of his favorite player, (2017) former UK wide receiver Randall Cobb 6-7 • 305 • Junior-2L • Guest speaker a local elementary school (2017) • Other than playing in the NFL, his dream job is to Lexington, Ky. (Lafayette) • Visited a nursing home for a pre-Super Bowl party be a lawyer like his dad to give joy to the residents (2017) • His favorite food is crab legs 2018 - Junior • Volunteered for Read Across America event at • Loves to play Fortnite • Redshirt season Fayette Mall (2017) • Widely popular Instagram account, @lukeklausing • Suffered a left knee injury during practice on Aug. • Habitat for Humanity volunteer (2016) 24 that required surgery and has not seen action Landon Says 2017 - Sophomore • He chose Kentucky because he wants to help start • Played in all 13 games with six starting a legacy assignments at left tackle • Other than playing in the NFL, his dream job is to • Helped running back Benny Snell Jr., become the be a veterinarian first player in school history to rush for 1,000 • His favorite movie is O Brother, Where Art Thou? yards in back-to-back seasons • Most people don't know that he's learning to play the banjo 2016 - Freshman • When he's not playing football he enjoys hunting, • An integral part of the offensive line who were fishing and farming named semifinalists for the Joe Moore Award which recognizes the nation’s Most Outstanding Offensive Line • As a team, UK averaged a school-record 5.4 yards per rushing attempt and tied the school record for most rushing touchdowns in a season with 30 • Blocking for Boom Williams and Benny Snell, UK was the only team in the SEC with two 1,000-yard rushers ... Snell broke or tied six school records • Had 27 knockdown blocks • SEC First-year Academic Honor Roll (2016-17)
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