< PreviousKENTUCKY 38 @UKFootball 2021 - Sophomore n Played in six games with three starts before a knee injury vs. LSU sidelined him for the remainder of the season n Named SEC Co-Defensive Player of the Week after charting three tackles, including the first two quarterback sacks of his career (-16 yards), 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 n Made three tackles, including the first two quarterback sacks of his career, good for 16 yards of loss, in the win over LSU n Made his first collegiate start at South Carolina and had two tackles n Also started against Florida and had three tackles and a tackle for loss in the win n Charted a career-high five tackles and one tackle for loss in the season opener vs. ULM n Got his first quarterback hurry vs. UTC 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 Named to the 2019 Class of the Commonwealth by the Lexington Herald-Leader n Picked the Wildcats 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 Major is pre-social work OCTAVIOUS OXENDINE 6-1 n 281 n Jr-2L n Radcliff, Ky. #8 n DL 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 fishingWinn Williams ’71 has been a Life Member since 1993 and was destined to be a Wildcat since birth. “As a fourth-generation alumnus, I am proud to carry on the UK tradition and thankful to be part of the Wildcat family.” - Winn Williams ’71 FAMILY IS EVERYTHING AT THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, TRADITION RUNS DEEP. 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Also has 47 punt returns for 534 yards n Mid-year enrollee in January of 2022 2021 - Junior (Virginia Tech) n Started in all 12 games n Led the Hokies in receptions (44) and receiving touchdowns (5) and was second on the team in receiving yards (559) n Also the Hokies’ primary punt returner, averaging 13.67 yards and returning one punt for a 60-yard touchdown n His 13.7-yard punt return average ranked fifth in the nation n Named ACC Co-Specialist of the Week (9/27) after racking up 140 all-purpose yards, including a 60-yard return for a touchdown vs. Richmond n Earned ESPN All-ACC Midseason Team honors 2020 - Sophomore (Virginia Tech) n Started in all 11 games n Team’s leading receiver with 38 catches for 592 yards ... Ranked second on the squad with three TD catches 2019 - Freshman (Virginia Tech) n Played in all 11 games with seven starts as a true freshman n Tied for second on the squad with 31 receptions, good for 404 yards with a long catch of 71 yards with one TD n Named to the PFF College All-Freshman Team as a punt returner, was the highest- graded true freshman punt returner (83.0) in the nation High School n A four-star prospect coming out of Frank W. Cox High School n Rated No. 12 and No. 16 by 247Sports and ESPN, respectively Personal n Name is pronounced “TAY-vee-on” n Born in Virginia Beach, Virginia n Son of Naiya and Chris Pernell n Has one brother, Darrien n Major is pre-communication TAYVION ROBINSON 5-11 n 187 n Sr-Tr n Virginia Beach, Va. #9 n WR Tayvion SAYS n His nickname is "Tay" and "Sweet Feet" n Other than playing in the NFL, his dream job is to be a coach n One thing people might not know about him is he that he's very funny n One word to describe him on the field is "dynamic" n Listening to Alicia Keys helps calms his nerves before a gameARCHITECTS, ENGINEERS & BUSINESS FRIENDS WORKING FOR THE FUTURE OF KENTUCKY 2201 Regency Road, Ste 201 Lexington, KY 40503 859-278-7203 859-278-7204 www.ebcoinc.net 1376 Silver Springs Dr. Lexington, KY 40511 2710 Man O War Blvd. Lexington, KY 40515 2531 Old Rosebud Rd. Lexington, KY 40509 “Where Family Comes to Live” Gary W. 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Just the 10th player in school history with at least 20 rushing touchdowns n Has 15 100-yard games in his career, third in school history 2021 - Junior (Team Captain) n First-Team All-SEC (AP, USA Today Network) n Second-Team All-SEC (Coaches, Phil Steele) n Third-Team All-SEC (PFF) n SEC Co-Offensive Player of the Week (Week 2) n CFPA Honorable Mention (Week 2) n On3’s SEC Player of the Week (Week 2) n College Sports Madness Offensive SEC Player of the Week (Week 2) n Maxwell Award Watch List n Doak Walker Award Watch List n Ranked 12th nationally and second in the SEC in rushing yards per game (106.1) 2020 - Sophomore n First-Team All-SEC (Pro Football Focus) n Fourth-Team All-SEC (Phil Steele) n Team's leading rusher with 785 yards on 119 carries along with a team-high 11 touchdowns n Averaged an SEC-high 6.6 yards per carry (17th nationally) 2019 - r-Freshman n Saw action in all 13 games n Totaled 71 carries for 533 yards and six scores, ranking fourth on the team in all categories 2018 - Freshman n Redshirt season n Saw action in three games Personal n Born in Riverdale, Georgia n Son of Stephanie Thornton and Chris Rodriguez n Siblings are Chyna Thornton and Gabbi Rodriguez n Major is community and leadership development CHRIS RODRIGUEZ JR. 5-11 n 224 n Sr-3L n McDonough, Ga. #24 n RB Chris SAYS n His nickname is "C-Rod" n Most people don't know he likes country music n The three people he would invite to his fantasy dinner are Chance the Rapper, Drake, and Odell Beckham Jr. n When he played football as a kid he pretended to be Marshawn Lynch n Michael B. Jordan would play him a movie about his lifeKENTUCKY @UKSportsNetwork 43 2022 - Junior n Preseason Fourth-Team All-SEC (Phil Steele) 2021 - Sophomore n Saw action in all 13 games this season with four starting assignments n Totaled 16 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks n Made a career-high four tackles, including a nine-yard quarterback sack and a one-yard tackle for loss in the win over Vanderbilt n Totaled three tackles in the win over Florida and also had three at Georgia and vs. Mississippi State 2020 - Freshman n Saw action in seven games and totaled nine tackles and a TFL n Saw his first collegiate action vs. Mississippi State and charted two tackles in his debut n Recorded a career-high three tackles at Alabama n Got his first career TFL in the win over South Carolina High School n Elite five-star prospect and the No. 10 overall prospect by Rivals n Ranked the No. 1 player in the state of Michigan by 247Sports Composite n Considered the second-best defensive tackle in the 2020 class by Rivals n Four-year starter who dominated both sides of the ball — offensive tackle and defensive end n Named to the Detroit News Football Dream Team and the All-North Football Team in 2019 n Totaled 22 TFL, seven sacks and four forced fumbles to help Oak Park win the OAA White Division championship as a junior n One of seven boys in his family n Played high school football with Marquan McCall n His first college offer came from Kentucky when he was in the eighth grade n Picked Kentucky over Georgia, LSU Michigan, Tennessee Personal n Born in Detroit n Son of Joya Townsel n Siblings are Jeremiah Townsel and Raychard White n Major is undecided JUSTIN ROGERS 6-3 n 332 n Jr-2L n Detroit, Mich. #52 n DL Justin SAYS n He chose Kentucky because he felt an instant connection n The person he most admires is his mom because of her strength and how she deals with five sons n Besides being good at football, he's also a good cook n In one sentence he would describe Coach Stoops as "an amazing person who has a heart of gold for his players"KENTUCKY 44 @UKFootball 2022 - %Super 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 Three-year letter winner n Career totals include 26-of-32 field goals and 94-of-99 extra points for 172 total points 2021 - Senior n Lou Groza Award Watch List (nation's top place kicker) n Burlsworthy Trophy nominee (award presented annually to the most outstanding player who began his career as a walk-on) n CoSIDA Academic All-District First Team n Hit 10-of-12 field goals and 54-of-56 extra points for 84 points n His 54 extra points are a single-season school record n Named to SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll 2020 - Junior n Hit 22-of-23 extra points and 12-of-14 field goal attempts, totaling 58 points, UK's second-leading scorer n Set a UK bowl record with three field goals, from 25, 26 and 20 yards, in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl n Named to SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll 2019 - Sophomore n Hit 4-of-5 field goals and 18-of-20 PATs n Nailed a career-long 50-yard field goal in Kentucky’s 24-20 win over Arkansas n Named to SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll n Dean's List (Fall 2019) 2018 - r-Freshman n Practiced with the team n Named to SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll 2017 - Freshman n Practiced with the team n Dean's List (Fall 2017) High School n Two-year starter and letter winner at kicker for Archbishop Alter Personal n Born in Dayton, Ohio n Son of John and Susie Ruffolo n Graduated in May of 2021 with a degree in finance .. Currently working on his MBA at UK's Gatton College of Business and Economics MATT RUFFOLO 5-11 n 211 n Sr-3L n Centerville, Ohio #96 n K MATT SAYS n His nickname is "Big Foot" n Other than playing for the NFL, his dream job is to be a CFO of a company n The three people he would invite to his fantasy dinner are Peyton Manning, Donald Trump and Pat McAfee n If he could create a holiday he would call it "National Spicy Italian Meatball Day" and everyone would eat meatballsKENTUCKY @UKSportsNetwork 45 2021 - r-Freshman n Played in 12 games with one start n Totaled 15 tackles, a half sack and two quarterback hurries 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 n Had three tackles in the win over LSU 2020 - Freshman n Redshirt season n Saw his first collegiate action vs. Mississippi State High School n Highly recruited defensive lineman who drew national attention 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 had him as the No. 40 defensive tackle in the US, ESPN had him at No. 44 n Totaled 170 tackles, including 25 for loss, during his career at Dickson County HS n Named to the 2019 All-Dickson County football team by The Dickson Post and was on the Region 6-6A All-Region team n Played in the Tennessee East-West All-Star game and tied for the team lead with eight total tackles, including five solo tackles, and a fumble recovery n Also participated in track and field in the shot put n Four-year starter for head coach Randy Murphree n Decided on Kentucky over Oregon Personal n First name pronounced “TREY-vee-on” 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 undecided TRE'VONN RYBKA 6-4 n 275 n So-1L n Dickson, Tenn. #90 n DL 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 Other than playing for the NFL, his dream job is to be a collegiate football coach n Besides football he's also good at tennis, fishing and longboardingKENTUCKY 46 @UKFootball 2022 - %Super Senior n Elected to return for a fifth year, taking advantage of the NCAA's ruling to grant an extra year of eligibility due to the COVID-19 pandemic n Has played in 49 career games with 35 straight starting assignments n Two-time team captain 2021 - Senior (Team Captain) n Fourth-Team All-SEC (Phil Steele) n Elected two-time team captain n Started in all 13 games n Third on the team in total tackles (80), tackles for loss (9.5) and 3.0 sacks in 2021 n Also charted three quarterback hurries, one pass breakup and a forced fumble in 13 starts n Had a career-high 13 tackles in the win over No. 10/9 Florida, the second double- figure tackle game of his career (also vs. Toledo in 2019) 2020 - Junior (Team Captain) n Started in 10 of 11 games played n Third on the team in total tackles with 60, second with four QBH n Elected one of 10 team captains 2019 - Sophomore n Started in 12 games n Second on the team in tackles with 69 n First UK player with at least 10 tackles, a half sack, 1 TFL and an interception since Josh Forrest vs. Louisiana on Sept. 5, 2015 2018 - Freshman n Played in all 13 games with one start vs. Penn State n Earned Freshman All-SEC honors by the league coaches after totaling 35 tackles, 3.5 TFL, three QBHs, one PBU and one forced fumble High School n A hard-hitting linebacker at powerhouse Cass Tech n Rated a four-star player and No. 20 outside linebacker nationally Personal n Born in Detroit, Michigan n Son of Florence Square and Tyrone and Miranda Square n Siblings are Brian Linley, Andrea Square, Pamela Square and Tyler Square n On track to graduate in December with a degree in health promotion D e ANDRE SQUARE 6-1 n 211 n Sr-4L n Detroit, Mich. #5 n ILB DeAndre SAYS n Other than playing in the NFL, his dream job is to be a coach or athletic trainer n He chose UK because it was the best place for him to play and he loved the atmosphere and the fans n The person he admires most is his mom because she works so hard n Three words to describe him are quiet, shy, and funnyKENTUCKY @UKSportsNetwork 47 2021 - Junior n Suffered a season-ending injury during fall camp n Named to SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll 2020 - Sophomore n Saw action in all 11 games, with four starting assignments n Totaled 16 catches for 193 yards and three scores n Caught a career-high tying three passes for 28 yards, including a four-yard touchdown in the second quarter at Florida n Also caught three passes for 44 yards at Alabama, both were career highs n Had a 21-yard touchdown reception in the second quarter vs. Vanderbilt n Had a 12-yard touchdown catch in the second quarter vs. Mississippi State 2019 - r-Freshman n Saw action in all 13 games with two starts (South Carolina and Tennessee) n Made his first collegiate start at South Carolina and totaled seven catches for 78 yards and a score n Got his first collegiate touchdown with a 13-yard catch in the third quarter vs. Florida n Charted his first collegiate pass receptions vs. Toledo with two catches for 19 yards n Critical blocker for UK's impressive run game which ranked fourth nationally with 278.8 yards per game 2018 - Freshman n Redshirt season High School n A three-star tight end in most of the major recruiting services n Rated as the 25th-best tight end in the 2018 class n Picked Kentucky over offers from Louisville, West Virginia, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati and Auburn Personal n Born in Lima, Ohio n Son of Jessica Kahle n Siblings are Aaron Godsey, Kearre Upshaw and Teysha Upshaw n Major is community and leadership development KEATON UPSHAW 6-6 n 246 n Sr-2L n Lima, Ohio #88 n TE Keaton SAYS n His nickname is "Keat" n His hidden talent is bowling n The most influential person in his life is his mother because she pushes him everyday n Other than playing in the NFL, his dream job is to be a personal trainer n Three words to describe him are funny, chill and hardworkingNext >