< Previous28 @UKFootball 2020 - Junior n Played in all 11 games with four starting assignments (Vanderbilt, Alabama, Florida and South Carolina) n Earned first career start vs. Vanderbilt 2019 - Sophomore n Saw action in nine games n Named to SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll 2018 - r-Freshman n Saw action in seven games 2017 - Freshman n Redshirt season High School n A three-star prospect by ESPN and 247Sports n Ranks as the No. 2 offensive tackle in the Commonwealth by ESPN n A three-year starter for Coach Phillip Haywood, who said, “He’s a very physical blocker. He’s one of these guys who would really get after you and stay after you until the whistle blows. And if we score a touchdown, he’d be the first one down there in the end zone patting the guy on the back or tossing him in the air. He just loves playing on the line” n Named to The Courier-Journal’s 2016 All-State Football Team as a first-team selection after being a second-team member as a junior n Also named to the AP All-State First Team n Member of four straight championship teams (2013-16) n Played right tackle on a massive offensive line that helped the Pirates finish 14-1 as a senior and average 347.1 rushing yards and 44.1 points per game n Helped Belfry win its sixth overall, including fourth straight Class 3-A State championship with a 52-31 win over Central in 2016 n Member of the Kentucky squad in the Best of the Bluegrass All-Star Game n Also a four-year letter winner in baseball as a pitcher and first baseman n Chose Kentucky over Charlotte, Eastern Kentucky, Florida Atlantic and Marshall Personal n Born in Pikeville, Kentucky n Son of Sherry and Derrick Dotson n Siblings are Brandon Blackburn and Paula Dotson n On track to graduate in December of 2021 with a degree in sociology AUSTIN DOTSON 6-6 n 321 n Sr-3L n Belfry, Ky. #61 n OG Austin SAYS n He chose Kentucky because it's home n After his football career he would like to be in the Secret Service n Most people don't know he's a descendant of Devil Anse Hatfield, the patriarch of the Hatfield clan during the infamous Hatfield-McCoy feud n When he's not on the field, he enjoys fishing, hunting, and eating with friendsUK SPORTS NETWORK TV AFFILIATES SPORTS NETWORKSPORTS NETWORK Louisville Paducah Bowling Green Johnson City, TN30 @UKFootball 2021 - Senior n Has played in 32 career games with three starts 2020 - r-Junior n Totaled eight catches for 63 yards in six games n Earned his first career start in the Gator Bowl vs. NC State n Saw action at Auburn in the season opener then missed three games with a thumb injury ... Dressed vs. Missouri and Georgia but did not see action in the games n His catch for eight yards vs. Vanderbilt was his first catch since the 2018 season n Had a career-high-tying three catches for 23 yards in the win over NC State 2019 - Junior n Redshirt season n Missed the season due to injury in his left foot suffered during fall camp that required surgery 2018 - Sophomore n Played in all 13 games with two starts vs. Georgia and Tennessee n Caught eight passes for 76 yards n Had a career-high three catches vs. MTSU 2017 - Freshman n Played in all 13 games n Totaled four catches for 55 yards n One of seven true freshmen to see action in the season opener at Southern Miss High School n A big, talented wide receiver who had a breakout senior season for Coach Allan Trimble at Jenks n Set a Jenks receiving record with 1,209 yards in 2016 with 59 catches and 12 touchdowns, along with 10 rushes for 76 yards and a score n Earned District 6A-1 Offensive Player of the Year n Chose UK over offers from Tulsa, Southern Methodist, Illinois and Western Michigan Personal n Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma n Son of Michael and LaQuisha Epps n Siblings are Carson and Michael n Older brother, Carson, and cousin, Denver Johnson, were wide receivers at Iowa State n On track to graduate in December of 2021 with a degree in psychology ISAIAH EPPS 6-2 n 188 n Sr-3L n Jenks, Okla. #81 n WR Isaiah SAYS n His nickname is "Zay" n After football, he would like to be a sports psychologist at a university n One thing most people don't know about him is that he likes to shop n His passion in life is helping others n The best advice he's ever received was "never quit, always finish what you've started and stay grounded"When you become an Active Member of the University of Kentucky Alumni Association, you help UK transform the lives of our students, serve alumni and improve lives in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and beyond. www.ukalumni.net/membership Help make Big Blue Nation Stronger than Ever!32 @UKFootball 2020 - Sophomore n Redshirt season n Saw his first collegiate action vs. Vanderbilt and also played vs. South Carolina High School/JUCO n Considered a four-star recruit by Rivals n 247Sports listed him as the top JUCO offensive tackle and the No. 8 overall JUCO prospect n Rivals rated him as the No. 2 offensive tackle prospect nationally and the 20th overall JUCO prospect n Three-year starter at Dearborn Heights Robichaud for head coach Jason Malloy n Played both sides of the ball and recorded 40 tackles, 10 TFL, two sacks and a forced fumble as a defensive lineman during his senior season n Earned a spot on The Free Press’ All-West Prep Football Team n Also played basketball n Signed with UK over Auburn and Texas Tech n Has three years of eligibility remaining Personal n Born in Detroit n Son of Sandra Flax n Has one brother, Isaiah n Major is community leadership and development JEREMY FLAX 6-6 n 338 n So-RS n Detroit, Mich. #77 n OL Jeremy SAYS n His nickname is "Big Jerm" n He chose Kentucky because it felt like home and family n After his football career he would like to be a coach n Three words to describe him are funny, caring, and strong n If he could eat three foods for the rest of his life he would choose pizza, soul food, and eggs@UKSportsNetwork 33 2021* - Senior n Elected to return for a sixth year, taking advantage of the NCAA's ruling to grant an extra year of eligibility due to the COVID-19 pandemic n Preseason third-team All-SEC (Athlon) n CoSIDA Academic All-District First Team n Has seen action in 42 career games and started in 23 consecutive games played 2020 - Senior n Wuerffel Trophy Semifinalist n Campbell Trophy Semifinalist n SEC Community Service Team n Named to SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll n One of 11 FBS players named to the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team, UK's second straight member of the prestigious team (Landon Young in 2019) n Preseason Second-Team All-SEC n Preseason Third-Team All-SEC (Athlon Sports) 2019 - Junior n Named to SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll n Inducted into the Frank G. Ham Society of Character which honors Wildcats who have shown an extraordinary commitment to academic excellence, athletic participation, personal development, career preparation and serving as a role model n A mechanical engineer major who, along with Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky and other engineering students, helped design a specially built push cart vehicle to provide a Kentucky Children’s Hospital patient the chance to both accompany the Wildcats on the Cat Walk and attend a game at Kroger Field in a project called “Lift Them Up” n Started in all 13 games at right guard 2018 - Sophomore n Played in 11 of 13 games 2017 - r-Freshman n Saw action in eight games 2016 - Freshman n Redshirt season Personal n Born in Cleveland, Ohio n Son of John and Nancy Fortner n Graduated in December of 2019 with a degree in mechanical engineering ... On track to graduate in December of 2021 with a master’s degree in mechanical engineering ... Recently was accepted into the MBA program at UK LUKE FORTNER 6-6 n 297 n Sr-4L n Sylvania, Ohio #79 n OL Luke SAYS n He chose Kentucky because he loved the atmosphere n One word to describe him on the field is "dependable" n His sports hero is Joe Thomas because he's consistent and good at what he does n If he had to be stranded on an island with a teammate he would choose Drake Jackson n His passion in life is football34 @UKFootball 2021 - Junior n Has played in 12 career games with eight starts 2020 - Sophomore n One of the three winners of the 2020 Mayo Clinic Comeback Player of the Year Award ... Honored after having open-heart surgery in 2018 and returning to start on the offensive line for UK n Started in all eight games played in 2020 n Earned first career start at left guard in the season opener vs. Auburn n Did not dress vs. Vanderbilt, Florida or South Carolina 2019 - r-Freshman n Saw action in four games at left guard (Eastern Michigan, Vanderbilt, UT Martin and Virginia Tech) 2018 - Freshman n Redshirt season High School n Rated a three-star recruit by 247Sports and Rivals n Ranked as the No. 58 offensive guard in the nation n Coached by Don Stark n Excelled in the classroom as he touted a 3.6 GPA and scored 1220 on his SAT n Chose Kentucky over Mississippi State, South Florida and Central Florida Community Cats n Has become an advocate for heart health after having open heart surgery in 2018 n Participated in American Heart Month and National Wear Red Day (2020 and 2021) n Participated in the 2021 Central Kentucky Heart Walk Digital Experience (2021) n Coordinated and planned a hands-only CPR training for the UK Football team and staff (2021) n Helped plan a Hands-Only CPR media availability on June 14 that promoted Hands-Only CPR awareness to the media for CPR Awareness Month (2021) n Dedicated his 2020 football season to Finn Collier, a seven-year-old who lost his life to heart disease Personal n Born in Orlando, Florida n Son of Shari and Ken Horsey n Siblings are Kenyse Horsey and Ora-Monet Hughes n Major is communication KENNETH HORSEY 6-3 n 302 n Jr-2L n Samford, Fla. #68 n OL Kenneth SAYS n He chose to play football at UK because he loved the school on his visit and wanted to play in the SEC n Other than playing in the NFL, his dream job is to be a football coach n One thing most people don't know about him is that he participated in martial arts for 14 years and had open-heart surgery in April of 2018 n If he had a hashtag to describe himself it would be #68wave24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE! 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Currently working on a master's degree in sport leadership ZACH JOHNSON 5-10 n 195 n Sr-4L n Cincinnati, Ohio #28 n S Zach SAYS n He chose UK because it's been his favorite school since he was young n After football he would like to pursue a career working in a hospital n When he played football as a kid he pretended to be Reggie Bush n His sports hero is Marshawn Lynch because of his work ethic n Best advice he's ever received is "remain humble and work for everything you get"@UKSportsNetwork 37 2021 - Senior n Transferred to Kentucky after playing in 33 career games with 19 starts at Ole Miss n Totaled 182 tackles in three seasons with the Rebels 2020 - Junior (Ole Miss) n Three-year letter winner at Ole Miss n Started in nine of the Rebels’ 10 games, leading the team with 75 total tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss and three quarterback hurries n Recorded a career-high 13 tackles in the win over Indiana in the Outback Bowl 2019 - Sophomore (Ole Miss) n Saw action in all 12 games with nine starts at inside linebacker, finishing second on the team with 71 tackles, including 7.5 tackles for loss and two forced fumbles 2018 - Freshman (Ole Miss) n Appeared in every game as a true freshman n Earned one starting spot vs. Southern Illinois n Named to the SEC All-Freshman team after charting 36 tackles with 2.5 tackles for loss in his debut season n Named to the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll in the fall of 2018 for his work in the classroom High School n Four-star prospect by ESPN and a three- star recruit by 247Sports and Rivals n Ranked the No. 15 player in the state of Alabama by ESPN and No. 22 by Rivals n Rated as the No. 10 inside linebacker nationally according to ESPN. Personal n Born in Decatur, Alabama n Son of Kendrick and Lakeshia Jones n Siblings are Chris and Shea n Majoring in sociology with a minor in criminology JACQUEZ JONES 6-0 n 235 n Sr-TR n Tuscaloosa, Ala. #10 n ILB Jacquez SAYS n Nickname is "Quez" n He chose Kentucky so he could take his game to the next level n One thing most people don't know about him is that he's terrified of snakes n After football he would like to own a training facility n One word to describe him on the field is "hunter"Next >