< Previous2023 - Senior n Named to SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll n Has played in 39 career games with 23 starts, 21 consecutive n Earned All-SEC Defense (PFF) n Team’s leading tackler for the second straight season, finishing with 89 (9th in the SEC) n Got his first interception since 2021 in the win over Vanderbilt 2022 - Junior n Played in all 13 games with nine starting assignments, eight straight n Team’s leading tackler with 67 n Finished with 4.0 tackles for loss (fourth-highest on the team) and two pass breakups n Got his first career tackle for loss and pass breakup at Ole Miss n Named to SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll 2021 - Sophomore n Suffered a torn Achilles tendon in spring practice on April 10, 2021 ... Had surgery on April 13 and was expected to miss the entire season ... Instead, returned to full practice activity on Oct. 28 n Saw action in four games with one starting assignment vs. Iowa in the Vrbo Citrus Bowl, his first career start n Named to SEC Academic Honor Roll 2020 - Freshman n Mid-year enrollee in January 2020 n Played in nine games and totaled four tackles and one interception for a five-yard return n 2020-21 First-Year SEC Academic Honor Roll Community Cats n Participated in the Fellowship of Christian Athlete’s Men’s Conference at Southland Christian (2020) n Visited sick children at Kentucky Children’s Hospital (2020) Personal n First name pronounced “dee-ERIC” n Born in Dublin, Georgia n Son of Shamika and Eric Jackson n Has one sister, Dezhune n Graduated in December of ‘23 with a degree in communication ... Currently working on an undergraduate certificate in leadership studies D’Eryk SAYS n He chose Kentucky because it felt like family n When he played football as a kid, he pretended to be Ray Lewis n One word to describe him on the field is “physical” n His favorite movie is Friday n His sports hero is Ray Lewis 38 @UKFootball D’ERYK JACKSON 6-1 n 244 n Sr-3L n Dublin, Ga. #54 n ILB 2023 - Sophomore n Saw action in 11 games with four starts (vs. EKU, at Mississippi State, vs. Alabama and vs. Clemson) ... Did not play in the Vanderbilt or Louisville game with injury n Totaled eight receptions for 108 yards and two scores n Had the first score of his career thanks to a six-yard touchdown reception on UK’s first drive of the game vs. Akron n Dean’s List (Fall 2023) n Named to SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll 2022 - Freshman n Saw action in 11 games with three starts n Missed the bowl game with injury and had off season surgery n Totaled seven catches for 125 yards, averaging 17.9 yards per reception n Got his first collegiate start and playing time at Florida ... Also started vs. Mississippi State and against Louisville n Dean’s List (Fall 2022) n Named to the First-Year SEC Academic Honor Roll High School n A three-star recruit who ranks as a top 50 tight end nationally by Rivals n Ranked as the No. 26 recruit in Ohio by Rivals and No. 30 by 247Sports n Chose UK over Michigan, Northwestern, Louisville and Cincinnati Community Cats n Participated in the Dancing with the Lexington Stars event, raising more than $34K for the Lexington Rotary Club Endowment Fund and Surgery on Sunday ... He and partner Mattie Lewis won the coveted Mirror Ball trophy n Volunteers at the Kentucky Children’s Hospital (2022-present) n Volunteers at Lexington’s Ronald McDonald House (2023-present) n Volunteers at the Scott County Humane Society (2023-present) Personal n Name is pronounced Josh “KAT-us” n Born in Cincinnati, Ohio n Son of Lisa and Eric Kattus n Has two younger brothers, Tucker and Justin n Dad, Eric Kattus, was a tight end at Michigan from 1982-85 and went on to a seven-year career in the NFL, playing six years with the Cincinnati Bengals and one with the New York Jets n Major is communication Josh SAYS n Nickname is “Big Katt” n He chose Kentucky because he loved the coaching staff and it felt like home n One thing most people don’t know about him is that he is a great pickleball player n Three words to describe him are enthusiastic, leader and loyal n The best advice he’s ever received is “work hard even when no one is watching” JOSH KATTUS 6-4 n 246 n Jr-2L n Cincinnati, Ohio #84 n TE @UKSportsNetwork 392023 - Sophomore n Named CSC Academic All-District n Named to SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll n Has played in 26 career games with 24 starts n Has 79 career catches for 1,155 career receiving yards (No. 29 on UK’s all-time receiving yards list) and 12 touchdowns n Had 42 catches for a team-high 636 yards and six TDs n Had a career-high seven receptions for a career-high 113 yards, including a seven- yard touchdown receiving vs. Tennessee ... Marked his first 100+ yard receiving game of his career ... His seven receptions were the most for a Wildcat in a game last season 2022 - Freshman n Honorable Mention Freshman All-American (College Football News) n Honorable Mention True Freshman All-American (On3.com) n Dean’s List (Fall 2022) n Named to the First-Year SEC Academic Honor Roll n Totaled 37 catches for 519 yards (third- highest on the team) and a team-high six scores n Set a new UK single-season freshman record for touchdown receptions with six n Recorded a TD catch in the first three games of his collegiate career, the first Wildcat to do so since La’Rod King in 2011 High School n Consensus four-star prospect n The top prospect in Kentucky as rated by 247sports and ESPN n One of the nation’s top 40 wide receivers and top 250 overall prospects by both services n Paul Hornung Award winner as the Kentucky Player of the Year, selected by the Louisville Quarterback Club n Class 5A Player of the Year as picked by the Kentucky Football Coaches Association n Chose UK over Oregon, South Carolina and Michigan Personal n Born in Lexington, Kentucky n Son of Donte’ and Nicole Key n Has one brother, Devon n Father, Donte’, was a UK linebacker/ defensive end from 1992-95 n Major is communication Dane SAYS n Nickname is “Ace” n He chose Kentucky because it’s home n One thing most people don’t know about him is he is a good skateboarder n His sports hero is his brother because he taught him how to love the game and how to play it like it should be played n Three words to describe him are determined, ambitious and motivated 40 @UKFootball DANE KEY 6-3 n 210 n Jr-2L n Lexington, Ky. #6 n WR BUSINESS FRIENDS WORKING FOR THE FUTURE OF KENTUCKY EMPOWERING LEADERS FOR A STRONGER TOMORROW KENTUCKY ARMYNATIONALGUARD SFC JamesMedley 859-814-7920 SFC HunterMarcinek 859-473-4742 Your University of KentuckyRecruiters GoBig Blue! 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Marked his third of the season and fifth of his career n His three interceptions are the most in a season for him and the second most of any player on the team in 2023 n Added four total tackles, including three solo stops against the Tigers n His interception vs. Alabama was the third of his career, and his first of the season n Made the game-clinching interception with two seconds left in the win over No. 9 Louisville 2022 - r-Freshman n Honorable Mention Freshman All-American by College Football News and on3.com n Saw action in all 13 games, starting the last 11 n Second on the team in tackles with 62 2021 - Freshman n Mid-year enrollee in January 2021 n Saw his first collegiate action vs. ULM and recorded one tackle at safety n Redshirt season High School n Three-star prospect by ESPN, Rivals.com and 247sports.com n Rated as high as the No. 38 safety nationally by 247 and No. 4 prospect in the commonwealth of Kentucky n High school teammates with current UK defensive lineman Octavious Oxendine n Chose Kentucky over Cincinnati, Louisville, Missouri and West Virginia Personal n Born in Atlanta, Georgia n Son of Tameka Herriot and Rodney Lovett n Mom, Tameka, is a Sergeant Major in the U.S. Army n Siblings are Caleb Walls and Lex Lovett n Major is health promotion Jordan SAYS n His nickname is “J Love” n Other than play in the NFL, his dream job is to be a coach n He chose Kentucky because it was the best fit for him n Besides playing football, he’s also good at basketball, video games and swimming n One word to describe him on the field is “lit” 42 @UKFootball JORDAN LOVETT 6-2 n 205 n Jr-2L n Radcliff, Ky. #25 n DB @foreverlawninc 866.992.7876 foreverlawn.com ForeverLawn ® provides high-performance synthetic turf for lawns, pets, playgrounds, golfers, and more. With remarkable realism, durability, versatility, you can secure pristine landscaping that stays green all year long.2024 - Senior n Has played in 35 career games with 19 starts n Three-year letter winner 2023 - Junior n Reese’s Senior Bowl Watch List n Started in eight of 13 games played n Totaled 21 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, a quarterback hurry, a forced fumble and a blocked kick 2022 - Sophomore n Comeback Player of the Year Award Watch List n Totaled 22 tackles, three quarterback hurries and 0.5 tackles for loss 2021 - r-Freshman n Played in six games with three starts before a knee injury vs. LSU sidelined him for the rest of the season n Named SEC Co-Defensive Player of the Week after charting three tackles in Kentucky’s 42-21 win over LSU n Totaled 15 tackles, 3.5 tackle for loss, 2.0 sacks and quarterback hurry in six games 2020 - Freshman n Mid-year enrollee in January 2020 n Redshirt season n Played in three games (Mississippi State, Tennessee and Alabama) High School n Four-star prospect by Rivals n Considered one of the top recruits from Kentucky and a top-25 defensive tackle in the country for the class of 2020 n Named to the Kentucky All-State first team n Picked UK over Tennessee and Texas Community Cats n Participated in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Men’s Conference at Southland Christian (2020) n Volunteered at LexCity Church (2020) n Volunteered to pack food for God’s Pantry (2020) n Volunteered at William Wells Brown Elementary (2020) Personal n Born in Fort Polk, Louisiana n Son of Mary and Kirk Oxendine n Dad, Kirk, is a retired U.S. Army Sergeant First Class n On track to graduate in December ‘24 with a degree in social work Octavious SAYS n His nickname is “Ox” or “Double O” n He chose Kentucky because it’s a great school and he loves the people n His hidden talent is drawing n His dream job is to be a NFL business owner n Hobbies are drawing and fishing 44 @UKFootball OCTAVIOUS OXENDINE 6-1 n 278 n Sr-3L n Radcliff, Ky. #8 n DL 2023 - Sophomore n Transferred to Kentucky after two seasons at West Virginia n Saw action in all 13 games with 10 starts n Earned his first career start vs. EKU n Began his collegiate career at WVU as a walk-on ... Came to UK on scholarship after transferring in May of 2023 n SEC First-Year Academic Honor Roll 2022 - r-Freshman (West Virginia) n Saw 32 offensive snaps vs. Towson n Named to the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll n Named to the Garrett Ford Academic Honor Roll 2021 - Freshman (West Virginia) n Redshirt season High School n Played for coach Dave Sharpe at Noblesville High n Named offensive line MVP as a senior n Led Millers to Class 6A sectional playoffs n Multiple-year starter and letter winner for Noblesville Personal n Son of John and Carol Ray n Has one sister, Devon n Father, John, played offensive line at WVU from 1988-91 and went on to play professionally with the Indianapolis Colts n Left-handed n Major is communication Dylan SAYS n His nickname is “D-Ray” n He chose Kentucky because he fell in love with it when he visited n After football, his dream job is to be in construction management n Hobbies include skeet shooting, golfing and fishing n Three words to describe him are determined, chill and funny DYLAN RAY 6-6 n 310 n Jr-1L n Noblesville, Ind. #73 n OL @UKSportsNetwork 452023 - Senior n Lou Groza Award Watch List n William V. Campbell Trophy semifinalist n A graduate transfer who came to Kentucky after three seasons at Georgia Southern n Three-time member of the Sun Belt Conference Academic Honor Roll n Ranks fourth all-time in career field goals made at Georgia Southern with 45 ... His 76.3 percent career field goal percentage ranks seventh all-time n Ranked third in the SEC in field goal percentage (10-of-11 for 90.91 percent) in 2023 ... Set a new UK career and season FG percentage record n Hit 48-of-49 extra points ... His 48 PATs made ranked sixth in the SEC and tied for third on UK’s single-season list n Hit 13 straight field goals (dating back to Georgia Tech) before missing a 53-yard attempt vs. Tennessee ... Now has hit three straight n His seven straight field goals made as a Wildcat tied for fourth in UK history 2022 - Junior (Georgia Southern) n An honorable mention All-Sun Belt selection from the league n A fourth-team selection by Phil Steele n Finished as the top scorer in the Sun Belt with 103 points scored 2021 - Sophomore (Georgia Southern) n Started all 10 games played n Made 9 of 14 field goals with a long of 44 yards n Scored a team-high 48 points (9 FGs, 21 PATs) 2020 - r-Freshman (Georgia Southern) n A third-team All-Sun Belt Conference selection by Pro Football Focus n Scored a team-high 94 points (18 FGs, 40 PATs) 2019 - Freshman (Georgia Southern) n Redshirt season Personal n Born in Kennesaw, Georgia n Son of Suzanne and Christian Raynor n Siblings are Avery and Asher n Dad, Christian, played golf at Florida State (1990-94) and was inducted into the FSU Hall of Fame in 2012 n Graduated in May of ‘23 from Georgia Southern with a degree in marketing ... Graduated in May of ‘24 from UK with an undergraduate certificate in business ... Currently working on a graduate certificate in sport, fitness and recreation management Alex SAYS n He chose Kentucky because it was the best opportunity, and it has always been his dream n After football, his dream job is to work with his dad in the stock market n Three words to describe him are loyal, dedicated and relaxed n His go-to karaoke song is “Night Shift” by Jon Pardi n His favorite family recipe to make is green bean casserole 46 @UKFootball ALEX RAYNOR 6-0 n 185 n Sr-1L n Kennesaw, Ga. #16 n K 2024 - Senior n Has seen action in 36 career games with 13 starts n Three-year letter winner 2023 - Junior n Played in 11 of UK’s 13 games with four starts vs. Vanderbilt, South Carolina, Louisville and Clemson n Totaled 27 tackles, including 5.0 tackles for loss, a sack and two quarterback hurries n Totaled a career-high six tackles in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl vs. Clemson, including 1.0 TFL 2022 - Sophomore n Started in eight of 12 games played and five in a row n Did not play vs. Youngstown State n Totaled 19 tackles and a sack 2021 - r-Freshman n Played in 12 games with one start n Totaled 15 tackles, a half sack and two QBH n Earned his first career start in the Vrbo Citrus Bowl vs. Iowa and totaled a career-best four tackles and his first career half sack 2020 - Freshman n Redshirt season n Saw his first collegiate action vs. Mississippi State High School n Consensus top-50 defensive tackle recruit, as high as No. 28 by Rivals.com n Four-star recruit by Rivals, which listed him the No. 10 recruit in Tennessee n 247sports has him as the No. 40 defensive tackle in the US, ESPN has him at No. 44 n Totaled 170 tackles, including 25 for loss, during his career at Dickson County HS n Decided on Kentucky over Oregon Personal n First name pronounced “TREY-von” n Born in Nashville, Tennessee n Son of Ricky and Elaine Newsom n Siblings are Maya Rybka, Toni Dunn, Malachi Rybka, Nehemiah Joiner, Nazare Battiste n A cousin, Demonta Daniel, played football at Memphis and Tennessee Martin n Major is community leadership and development Tre’vonn SAYS n His nickname is “Chunky” n He chose Kentucky because he loved the atmosphere and the vibe of the coaching staff n One thing most people may not know about him is that he was adopted by his grandparents n Besides football he’s also good at tennis, fishing and long boarding TRE’VONN RYBKA 6-4 n 284 n Sr-3L n Dickson, Tenn. #90 n DL @UKSportsNetwork 47Next >