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Go to siriusxm.com/secfootball Go to siriusxm.com/secfootball to learn more. IT’S ONKENTUCKY @UKSportsNetwork 49 2021 - Sophomore n Has played in 23 career games with 13 starting assignments n Started in 12 of 13 games played in 2021 n Dean's List (Fall 2021) n Named to SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll n Ranked fourth on the team with 61 tackles ... Also has 1.0 sacks, 1.5 tackles for loss, five pass breakups (tied for third on the team) and a QBH n Had the second-most tackles on the team in the win at Louisville with seven n Had eight tackles and a tackle for loss in the win over No. 10/9 Florida n Made four tackles, including a seven-yard quarterback sack that forced a punt in the road win at South Carolina ... Marked the first sack of his career n Totaled a career-high 11 tackles vs. UTC 2020 - Freshman n Saw action in 10 games with one starting assignment vs. NC State in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl n Totaled 10 tackles, a PBU and a forced fumble n Made a career-best six tackles and caused a fumble in the win over NC State n Got his first career PBU in the win at Tennessee and his first tackle in the win over Vanderbilt n Dean's List (Fall 2020) n 2020-21 First-Year SEC Academic Honor Roll High School n One of nation’s top-100 cornerbacks as rated by Rivals.com, 247sports.com and ESPN n Rated as high as No. 23 in the state of Ohio by Rivals n Fielded many offers, narrowing his choices to Kentucky, Michigan State and Pittsburgh before tabbing the Wildcats Personal n Born in Cincinnati, Ohio n Son of Ericka and Jerry Valentine n Siblings are Shala, Jerry, and Jerrick n Sister, Shala, played basketball at UMass Lowell and brother, Jerrick, played soccer at Bellermine n Major is pre-journalism n One of three representatives for UK football on the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) CARRINGTON VALENTINE 6-0 n 194 n Jr-2L n Cincinnati, Ohio #14 n DB Carrington SAYS n His nickname is "Carri" n He chose Kentucky because he wanted to be developed n One thing most people don't know about him is before coming to UK, he only played the defensive back position for one year n The person he admires the most is his mom because she pushes him to reach his goalsKENTUCKY 50 @UKFootball 2021 - Freshman n All-SEC Freshman Team n Saw action in 12 games with one starting assignment at Mississippi State n Recorded 32 total tackles with 4.0 tackles for loss, two sacks, a forced fumble, a pass breakup and a quarterback hurry n Named SEC Freshman of the Week after charting a career-high 12 tackles, including 2.0 for loss, in his first collegiate start at outside linebacker at Mississippi State n Scored the game-changing touchdown, off a blocked field goal, in UK’s 20-13 win over No. 10/9-ranked Florida ... With UK trailing 10-7 in the third quarter, he caught a blocked field goal, weaved his way through traffic, then sprinted for a 76-yard touchdown ... His first collegiate score put UK in the lead and the Wildcats never trailed again ... Also made two tackles during the game High School n A four-star prospect by all of the national recruiting analysts n Ranked as the nation’s 35 overall prospect and No. 2 inside linebacker by 247Sports n Rated as the state of Georgia’s No. 6 overall player n Earned WCHS Varsity Offensive Player of the Week for his performance in the playoffs n Named the Gibson Animal Clinic Defensive Player of the Year in 2020 n Named a Sports Illustrated All-American n Played in only four games as a junior due to injury n Also a four-year letter winner on the track team for the Yellow Jackets in the 100- and 200-meter dashes, 110m hurdles, high jump, long jump, and shot put n Broke the WCHS long jump record with a jump of 23’ 4.25”, a record that stood for 44 years n Won the state weightlifting championship with a power clean of 335 pounds n Chose Kentucky over Auburn and Ole Miss Personal n Born in Jesup, Georgia n Son of Adrian and Trevor Wallace n Siblings are Kolby, Tionne, Tavion, and Titus n Uncle, Robert Bryant, was a linebacker at Oklahoma from 2009-11 n Major is animal sciences TREVIN WALLACE 6-2 n 240 n So-1L n Jesup, Ga. #32 n ILB Trevin SAYS n His nickname is "Dooda" n He chose Kentucky because of its great academic programs n After football his dream job is to be a veterinarian n The last time he was starstruck was when he saw his sister when she came home from the military n Three words to describe him are calm, cool, and collectedKENTUCKY @UKSportsNetwork 51 2022 - Junior n Lott IMPACT Trophy Watch List n Third-Team Preseason All-SEC (Phil Steele) 2021 - Sophomore n Named one of the three award winners for the 2021 Mayo Clinic Comeback Player of the Year n Capital One Orange Bowl Courage Award nominee n Third-Team All-SEC (Phil Steele) n Has seen action in 24 career games with seven career starts, including five straight n Has totaled 73 career tackles, including 16.5 tackles for loss and 6.5 sacks in just 24 games played ... Also has two interceptions n Played in 12 games with six starts n Did not see action vs. Iowa in the Vrbo Citrus Bowl due to Covid protocols n Totaled 34 tackles, 10.0 tackles for loss (second on the team), a team-high 6.0 sacks, four quarterback hurries, two interceptions, one forced fumble and one pass breakup 2020 - r-Freshman n All-SEC Freshman Team (Coaches) n Suffered a torn ACL in his right knee at Florida (11/28) and missed the final two games of the season n Totaled a career-high tying six tackles in his first collegiate start at Florida n FWAA Freshman All-America Team Watch List 2019 - Freshman n Redshirt season n Saw action in three games (Missouri, Vanderbilt and Louisville) n Had six tackles, two PBUs and a quarterback hurry High School n One of the nation’s best linebacker prospects, ranking as the 213th best player in the nation according to Rivals n The site also had Weaver as the 14th best player in the class at his position n Rated as a four-star prospect by Rivals and 247sports Personal n Born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida n Son of Stacey Sherrell and the late Terrance Weaver n Brothers are Terrance Weaver and Bruce Sherrell n Majoring in community leadership and development J.J. WEAVER 6-5 n 242 n Jr-2L n Louisville, Ky. #13 n OLB J.J. SAYS n He chose Kentucky because it felt like home n One word to describe him on the field is "motor" n After football, his dream job is to be a football coach n One sentence to describe Coach Stoops is "he's a father figure more than a coach" n The best advice he's ever received is "just be yourself"KENTUCKY 52 @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 Has played in 42 career games with 12 starting assignments n Has totaled 106 career tackles with 15.5 tackles for loss and 7.5 sacks ... Also has 12 pass breakups, four forced fumbles, four fumble recoveries and six QB hurries 2021 - Senior n Played in nine of 13 games in 2021, missing four with injury ... Had seven starts n Totaled 30 tackles, 4.0 tackles for loss, a sack, a QB hurry and six pass breakups n Led the Wildcats with a career-high 10 tackles in the win over Iowa in the Vrbo Citrus Bowl 2020 - Junior n Started in 11 games in 2020 n Named SEC Defensive Player of the Week for win over Mississippi State n Totaled 45 tackles, 5.5 TFL, 3.5 sacks, four PBUs, two QBHs, three forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and an interception n Named to SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll 2019 - Sophomore n Played in all 13 games n Totaled 27 tackles, 6.0 TFL (tied for third on the team), 3.0 sacks (fourth on the team) 2018 - r-Freshman n Saw action in nine games, totaling four tackles n Charted a career-high three tackles vs. Murray State, along with a pass breakup and QBH 2017 - Freshman n Redshirt season High School n A three-star football recruit n The 46th-best DE in the class of 2017 by ESPN Personal n Born in Lauderhill, Florida n Son of Wanda Burns-Wright and Louis Wright n Has one sister, Kayla n Graduated on December 17, 2021 with a degree in community and leadership development ... Currently working on a second degree in kinesiology JORDAN WRIGHT 6-5 n 231 n Sr-4L n Fort Lauderdale, Fla. #15 n OLB Jordan SAYS n His nickname is "Jay Dub" n He chose Kentucky because it was a perfect fit for himself and his family, and it felt like home n His sports heroes are his parents because they push him to be the best he can be n One word to describe him on the field is "beast"KENTUCKY @UKSportsNetwork 53 No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl-Exp. Hometown (High School/Previous College) 0 Kavosiey Smoke RB 5-9 209 Sr-3L Wetumpka, Ala. (Wetumpka) 1 Keidron Smith DB 6-2 204 %Sr-Tr West Palm Beach, Fla. (Ole Miss/Oxbridge Academy) 2 Barion Brown WR 6-1 166 Fr-HS Nashville, Tenn. (Pearl-Cohn) 3* Dekel Crowdus WR 5-10 171 Fr-RS Lexington, Ky. (Frederick Douglass) 3* Alex Afari Jr. DB 6-2 203 Fr-HS Cincinnati, Ohio (Lakota West) 4* DeMarcus Harris WR 6-1 183 Jr-2L Vero Beach, Fla. (Vero Beach) 4* Jalen Geiger DB 6-1 197 Jr-2L Columbia, S.C. (Spring Valley) 5* DeAndre Square ILB 6-1 221 %Sr-4L Detroit, Mich. (Cass Tech) 5* Mike Drennen II RB 5-11 204 Jr-1L Hilltop, Ohio (Coffman) 6* Dane Key WR 6-3 194 Fr-HS Lexington, Ky. (Frederick Douglass) 6* Tyrell Ajian DB 6-0 193 %Sr-4L Mansfield, Ohio (Madison Comprehensive) 7* Vito Tisdale DB 6-1 184 Jr-2L Bowling Green, Ky. (Bowling Green) 7* Will Levis QB 6-3 232 Sr-1L Madison, Conn. (Penn State/Xavier HS) 8* Izayah Cummings TE 6-3 240 Jr-2L Louisville, Ky. (Male) 8* Octavious Oxendine DL 6-1 281 Jr-2L Radcliff, Ky. (North Hardin) 9 Tayvion Robinson WR 5-11 187 Sr-Tr Virginia Beach, Va. (Virginia Tech/Cox) 10* Chauncey Magwood WR 6-0 198 So-1L Albany, Ga. (Lee County) 10* Jacquez Jones ILB 6-0 233 %Sr-1L Tuscaloosa, Ala. (Ole Miss/Hillcrest)\ 11 Zion Childress DB 6-0 191 So-Tr Houston, Texas (Texas State/New Caney) 12* Chance Poore K 6-2 221 Sr-3L Anderson, S.C. (Westside) 12* Kaiya Sheron QB 6-3 208 Fr-RS Somerset, Ky. (Somerset) 13* J.J. Weaver OLB 6-5 242 Jr-2L Louisville, Ky. (Moore Traditional) 13* Jordan Anthony WR 5-9 155 Fr-HS Tylertown, Miss. (Tylertown) 14 Carrington Valentine DB 6-0 194 Jr-2L Cincinnati, Ohio (Moeller) 15* Destin Wade QB 6-3 222 Fr-HS Spring Hill, Tenn. (Summit) 15* Jordan Wright OLB 6-5 231 %Sr-4L Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (Dillard) 16* Deuce Hogan QB 6-4 205 So-Tr Southlake, Texas (Iowa/Grapevine Faith Christian) 16* Kobi Albert DB 5-11 185 Fr-HS Fairfield, Ala. (Fairfield Prep) 17 JuTahn McClain RB 5-9 201 Jr-2L Fairfield, Ohio (Fairfield) 18 Brandon White WR 5-9 160 Fr-HS Cincinnati, Ohio (Archbishop Moeller) 19 Rahsaan Lewis WR 5-11 187 Sr-1L Orlando, Fla. (Florida Atlantic/Central Florida/ Windermere Prep) 20 Keaten Wade OLB 6-5 237 Fr-HS Spring Hill, Tenn. (Summit) 21* Andre Stewart DB 5-11 182 Fr-HS Atlanta, Ga. (North Cobb) 21* Dee Beckwith WR 6-5 230 So-Tr Florence, Ala. (Tennessee/Florence) 22 Chris Oats ILB 6-3 232 Sr-2L Cincinnati, Ohio (Winton Woods) 23 Andru Phillips DB 6-0 190 So-1L Mauldin, S.C. (Mauldin) 24* Chris Rodriguez Jr. RB 5-11 224 Sr-3L McDonough, Ga. (Ola) 24* Elijah Reed DB 6-3 183 Fr-HS Louisville, Ky. (Pleasure Ridge Park) 25 Jordan Lovett DB 6-2 202 Fr-RS Radcliff, Ky. (North Hardin) 26* Chamarion Bush DB 5-9 165 Fr-HS Gainesville, Ga. (Gainesville) 26* Ramon Jefferson RB 5-10 215 %Sr-Tr Bronx, N.Y. (Sam Houston State/Garden City CC/Maine/Truman) 28 Jordan Robinson DB 6-4 202 So-Tr Columbia, S.C. (Livingstone College/Westwood) 29 La’Vell Wright RB 6-0 217 Fr-RS Louisville, Ky. (North Hardin) 30 Taj Dodson DB 6-1 203 Jr-1L Union City, Ga. (Creekside) 31 Maxwell Hairston DB 6-1 185 Fr-RS West Bloomfield, Mich. (West Bloomfield) 32 Trevin Wallace ILB 6-2 240 So-1L Jesup, Ga. (Wayne County) 33 Tomiwa Durojaiye DL 6-4 255 Fr-HS Middletown, Del. (Middletown) 34* Brady Pierce DB 6-0 181 Fr-HS Spring Hill, Tenn. (Summit) 34* Trey Dennis WR 5-8 150 So-Sq Lexington, Ky. (Sayre) 35* Londyn Craft DB 6-0 200 %Sr-Tr Rio Rancho, N.M. (Mississippi State/IMG Academy) 35* Sean O’Horo RB 5-11 180 Fr-HS Youngstown, Ohio (Boardman) 36 Adrian Huey DB 6-0 172 Fr-RS Nashville, Tenn. (Hillsboro) 37* Isaac Dixon RB 5-11 201 Fr-HS Belfry, Ky. (Belfry) 37* Edward McKee ILB 6-1 206 Fr-HS Fort Worth, Texas (IMG Academy) 38 William Nalty ILB 6-0 220 %Sr-2L Metairie, La. (Metairie Park Country Day) 39* Dillon Wheatley FB 6-1 215 Sr-Sq Richmond, Ky. (Pikeville/Lexington Christian) 39* Jackson Smith K 5-11 194 Fr-HS Danville, Ky. (Boyle County) 40 Luke Fulton ILB 6-4 225 Jr-Sq Youngstown, Ohio (Michigan State/Cardinal Mooney) 42 Tyreese Fearbry OLB 6-5 227 Fr-HS Pittsburgh, Pa. (Perry Traditional Academy) 43 Angelo Washington LB 6-2 226 Fr-HS Ironton, Ohio (Ironton) 44 Martez Thrower ILB 6-2 224 So-1L Rochelle, Ga. (Wilcox County) 45 Jase Bruner OLB 6-2 235 Jr-Sq Science Hill, Ky. (Somerset) 46* Braxton Eiserman ILB 6-1 226 Sr-Sq Jackson, Ky. (Breathitt County) 46* Cade Degraw LS 5-11 213 Sr-2L Lake Cormorant, Miss. (Lake Cormorant) 47* Justice Dingle II FB 6-3 267 Sr-Sq Bowling Green, Ky. (Georgia Tech/Bowling Green HS) 47* Jarard Mosely DB 6-2 185 Fr-HS West Palm Beach, Fla. (Cardinal Newman) 2022 Numerical RosterKENTUCKY 54 @UKFootball 48 Jack Varga FB 5-11 223 Sr-Sq Louisville, Ky. (St. Xavier) 49 Jai Williams OLB 6-5 215 So-Sq Lake Forest, Ill. (Lake Forest) 50 Darrion Henry-Young DL 6-4 255 So-Tr Cincinnati, Ohio (Ohio State/Princeton HS) 51 Deone Walker DL 6-6 330 Fr-HS Detroit, Mich. (Cass Tech) 52 Justin Rogers DL 6-3 332 Jr-2L Detroit, Mich. (Oak Park) 54 D’Eryk Jackson ILB 6-1 241 Jr-2L Dublin, Ga. (West Laurens) 55* Clay Perry LS 6-0 193 Jr-1L Upton, Ky. (Central Hardin) 55* Noah Matthews OLB 6-5 244 Fr-HS Bridgeville, Del. (Woodbridge) 56 Deondre Buford OL 6-3 312 So-Sq Detroit, Mich. (Martin Luther King) 57 Jonathan Berry OL 6-5 284 So-Sq Stamping Ground, Ky. (Scott County) 58 Lucas Padgett OL 6-4 306 So-Sq Birmingham, Ala. (La Cueva) 60 Quintin Wilson OL 6-1 295 Sr-3L Cincinnati, Ohio (Turpin) 62 Jager Burton OL 6-4 301 Fr-RS Lexington, Ky. (Frederick Douglass) 63 Alex Bascom DL 6-5 264 Sr-Sq Louisville, Ky. (St. Xavier) 64 Richard Bascom DL 6-5 269 Sr-Sq Louisville, Ky. (St. Xavier) 65 Grant Bingham OL 6-5 318 Fr-HS Johnson County, Ky. (Johnson Central) 67 Paul Rodriguez OL 6-5 325 Fr-RS Mason, Ohio (William Mason) 68 Kenneth Horsey OL 6-3 304 Sr-3L Sanford, Fla. (Sanford Seminole) 70 Nikolas Hall OL 6-6 307 Fr-HS Austin, Texas (Akins) 71 John Young OL 6-6 304 So-1L Louisville, Ky. (Christian Academy) 72 Josh Jones OL 6-6 325 So-Sq Columbus, Ga. (Central-Phenix City - Ala.) 74 David Wohlabaugh Jr. OL 6-6 302 Fr-RS Stow, Ohio (Walsh Jesuit) 75 Eli Cox OL 6-4 298 Jr-2L Nicholasville, Ky. (West Jessamine) 77 Jeremy Flax OL 6-6 328 Jr-Sq Detroit, Mich. (Independence CC/Robichaud) 78 Kiyaunta Goodwin OL 6-8 351 Fr-HS Louisville, Ky. (Charleston (Ind.)) 79 Tashawn Manning OL 6-4 330 %Sr-Tr Apopka, Fla. (Auburn/Wekiva) 80 Brenden Bates TE 6-5 264 Sr-3L Cincinnati, Ohio (Archbishop Moeller) 81 Cole Lanter WR 5-11 179 Fr-HS Danville, Ky. (Boyle County) 82 Tae Tae Crumes WR 6-1 187 Jr-Sq Louisville, Ky. (Butler) 83 Jack Monday TE 6-1 227 Fr-HS Lexington, Ky. (Lexington Catholic) 84 Josh Kattus TE 6-4 232 Fr-HS Cincinnati, Ohio (Archbishop Moeller) 85 Jordan Dingle TE 6-4 236 Fr-RS Bowling Green, Ky. (Bowling Green HS) 86 Dylan Gary WR 6-4 198 Fr-HS Sugar Hill, Ga. (North Gwinnett) 87 Josh Terrell WR 5-10 175 Fr-HS Fort Worth, Texas (Grapevine Faith Christian) 88 Keaton Upshaw TE 6-6 246 Sr-2L Lima, Ohio (Lima Senior) 89 Chris Lewis WR 6-4 202 Fr-RS Pleasant Grove, Ala. (Pleasant Grove) 90 Tre’Vonn Rybka DL 6-4 275 So-1L Dickson, Tenn. (Dickson County) 91 Sam Anaele DL 6-4 287 So-Sq Lagos, Nigeria (McDougle Technical Institute – Fla.) 92 Kahlil Saunders DL 6-5 288 Fr-RS Huntsville, Ala. (Grissom) 93 Wilson Berry P 6-4 208 Fr-RS Maribyrnong, Australia (Maribyrnong College) 94 Colin Goodfellow P 6-2 225 %Sr-2L Cleveland, Ohio (Saint Ignatius) 95 Jamarius Dinkins DL 6-5 280 Fr-RS Columbus, Ohio (Walnut Ridge) 96 Matt Ruffolo K 5-11 211 %Sr-3L Centerville, Ohio (Archbishop Alter) 98 Isaiah Beasley DL 5-11 263 Jr-Sq Radcliff, Ky. (North Hardin) 99 Josaih Hayes DL 6-3 309 Jr-2L Horn Lake, Miss. (Horn Lake) NOTES: * denotes duplicate numbers ... Class is eligibility for 2022 season ... #L = number of letters earned … Tr = transfer from a four-year school … JC = junior college ... Sq = squad member who has not earned a varsity letter ... RS = redshirt ... HS = high school ... % - Super Seniors returning for an extra year of eligibility in 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 2022 Numerical Roster KENTUCKY PRONUNCIATION GUIDE Sam Anaele (ah-NEL-lee) Tyrell Ajian (a-jun) Barion (bear-EON) Brown Jager (Jagger) Burton (Chah-mar-EON) Bush Dekel (da-KEL) Crowdus (CROWD-us) Jamarius (jah-MAR-ee-us) Dinkins Taj (same as “Taj Mahal”) Dodson Tomiwa (TOE-mee-wah) Durojaiye (Durr-oh-JI-yay) Jalen Geiger (GI-ger) Kiyaunta (key-ON-tay) Goodwin Josaih (joe-SIGH-uh) Hayes D’Eryk (dee-ERIC) Jackson Will Levis (lev-iss) Tashawn (TAY-shawn) Manning JuTahn (juh-TAWN) McClain Tayvion (TAY-vee-on) Robinson Kaiya (Ki-yah) Sheron (Sharon) Keidron (KEY-drun) Smith Kavosiey (kuh-VOS-ee-AYE) Smoke Deone (dee-ON) Walker Jai (Ji) Williams David Wohlabaugh (WUL-uh-bah)KENTUCKY @UKSportsNetwork 55 n His nickname is “A2” n He chose Kentucky because of the people n Three words to describe him are humble, respectful, and funny n The one thing most people don’t know about him is that he speaks fluent Twi (a dialect of the Akan language spoken in southern and central Ghana) ALEX AFARI JR. #3 n DB n 6-2 n 203 n Fr.-HS n Cincinnati, Ohio n He chose Kentucky because it felt like home n One word to describe him on the field is “exciting” n One thing people don’t know about him is that he can do a back flip n When he played football as a kid he pretended to be Super Man n Other than play in the NFL, his dream job is to be a sports analyst KOBI ALBERT #16 n DB n 5-11 n 185 n Fr.-HS n Fairfield, Ala. n His nickname is “Bax” n He chose Kentucky so he could to play football at the highest level and get a high-level education n Other than play in the NFL, his dream job is to work in business management/ communications n One word to describe him on the field is “hard-nosed” n His hidden talent is writing SAM ANAELE #91 n DL n 6-4 n 287 n So.-SQ n Lagos, Nigeria n He chose Kentucky because of his relationship with the coaching staff n In 10 years he hopes to be a professional football player and an Olympian n What motivates him to work hard is everything he learned from his dad who has passed away in 2021 n Three words to describe him are fast, funny, and outgoing JORDAN ANTHONY #13 n WR n 5-9 n 155 n Fr.-HS n Tylertown, Miss. n He chose Kentucky because he’s been a fan his whole life and he liked the coaching staff n After his football career, he would like to be a financial advisor n Three words to describe him are respectable, reliable, and funny n The best advice he’s ever received is “always remember, things get better” ALEX BASCOM #63 n DL n 6-5 n 264 n Sr.-SQ n Louisville, Ky. n He chose UK because he wanted to experience the highest level of football n After his football career, he would like to be an investment banker n His sports hero is Justin Thomas because he’s from Louisville and he’s one of the greatest to ever play golf n The best advice he’s ever received is “do what you think is right, not what others think is right” RICHARD BASCOM #64 n DL n 6-5 n 269 n Sr.-SQ n Louisville, Ky. n His nickname is “Beaz” n His dream job is to be a psychiatrist n One thing people may not know about him is that he writes left-handed and throws right-handed n His sports hero is Aaron Donald because he has proven that no matter your size as a defensive lineman, you can dominate and be successful n One word to describe him is “consistent” ISAIAH BEASLEY #98 n DL n 5-11 n 263 n Jr.-SQ n Radcliff, Ky. n His nickname is “Dee” n He chose Kentucky because of his relationship with Coach Stoops and he liked the city of Lexington n One thing most people don’t know about him is that his real name is Damarcus n After his football career he would like to be diesel mechanic; he is currently building his own custom truck DEE BECKWITH #21 n WR n 6-5 n 230 n So.-TR n Florence, Ala.KENTUCKY 56 @UKFootball n His nickname is “Berry” n He chose Kentucky because he wanted to play for his home state school n His dream job is to be a U.S. Marshal n Besides football, he’s also good at fishing n The three famous people he would invite to his fantasy dinner are his great grandfather, Vin Diesel and “Stone Cold” Steve Austin JONATHAN BERRY #57 n OL n 6-5 n 284 n So.-SQ n Stamping Ground, Ky. n His nickname is “Bangers” n Other than play in the NFL, his dream job is to be a physical therapist n One word to describe him on the field is “silky” n To calm butterflies before a game he watches Max Duffy highlights n The best advice he’s ever received is “life’s uncertain, eat dessert first” WILSON BERRY #93 n P n 6-4 n 208 n Fr.-RS n Maribyrnong, Australia n Other than play in the NFL, his dream job is to be a real estate firm CEO n One thing most people don’t know about him is that he plays tennis n Three words to describe him are caring, motivated, and hardworking n If he could create a holiday he would celebrate milk and everyone would be required to drink at least one glass of milk. It would be called “MilkMas” GRANT BINGHAM #65 n OL n 6-5 n 318 n Fr.-HS n Johnson County, Ky. n His nickname is “B2” n He chose Kentucky because he just loved everything about it n One word to describe him on the field is “unbelievable” n Other than playing football, his dream job is to become a coach n If he could eat one meal for the rest of his life it would be pizza BARION BROWN #2 n WR n 6-1 n 166 n Fr.-HS n Nashville,Tenn. n His nickname is “Bronko” n He chose Kentucky because he was born in Kentucky and has been a Wildcat his whole life n His dream job is to be a dermatologist n The best advice he’s ever received is “don’t argue with ignorance” n The three famous people he would invite to his fantasy dinner Adam Sandler, Jon Gruden, and Ronald Reagan JASE BRUNER #45 n OLB n 6-2 n 235 n Jr.-SQ n Science Hill, Ky. n Nickname is “Deon” n He chose Kentucky because he loves the university, the coaches, and the SEC n The thing he looks forward to the most this season is learning, growing, and dominating n His hidden talent is art n Three words to describe him on the field are physical, smart, and dominant DEONDRE BUFORD #56 n OL n 6-3 n 312 n So.-SQ n Detroit, Mich. n His nickname is “Moose” n Other than play in the NFL, his dream job is to own his own restaurant n One word to describe him on the field is “aggressive” n The person he most admires is his dad because he made him a man n He chose Kentucky because it was home and he wanted to help continue building this program JAGER BURTON #62 n OL n 6-4 n 301 n Fr.-RS n Lexington, Ky. n His nickname is “Champ” n He chose Kentucky because it offered him the best opportunity to fulfill his dreams n One word to describe him on the field is “ballhawk” n Three words to describe him are smart, passionate, and caring n His favorite family recipe to make and eat is gumbo ZION CHILDRESS #11 n DB n 6-0 n 191 n So.-HS n Houston, TexasKENTUCKY @UKSportsNetwork 57 n He chose UK because of the coaching staff and he loved the city of Lexington n Most people don’t know that he’s been growing out his hair for five years n What motivates him to work hard are his parents and because he wants to be legendary one day n The best advice he’s ever received is “gain control of your money or the lack of it will control you” LONDYN CRAFT #35 n DB n 6-0 n 200 n Sr.-TR n Rio Rancho, N.M. n His nickname is “Kel” n He chose Kentucky because it felt like home n His dream job is to own his own gym and be a personal trainer n One word to describe him on the field is “unpredictable” n Besides football, he’s also good at drumming, basketball and soccer DEKEL CROWDUS #3 n WR n 5-10 n 171 n Fr.-RS n Lexington, Ky. n His nickname is “Tae Tae” is derived from his first name “Demontae” n He chose Kentucky because he felt a bond like no other school had n After his football career he would like to be an athletic trainer n The best advice he’s ever received is “if you can’t change the people around you, change the people around you” TAE TAE CRUMES #82 n WR n 6-1 n 187 n Jr.-SQ n Louisville, Ky. n He chose Kentucky because he loved the environment n His hidden talent is being able to play the guitar n His hobbies are hunting and fishing n Chewing gum and listening to music helps him stay focused before a game n The best advice he’s ever received is “don’t look back, there’s nothing back there to go after” CADE DEGRAW #46 n LS n 5-11 n 213 n Sr.-2L n Lake Cormorant, Miss. n His nickname is “T.D.” n He chose Kentucky because he wanted to continue the legacy his dad started n His dream job is to work in the medical field n The best advice he’s ever received is “time never stops, so seize the moment” n Three words to describe him are outgoing, kind and assertive TREY DENNIS #34 n WR n 5-8 n 150 n So.-SQ n Lexington, Ky. n His nickname is “The Professor” n He chose Kentucky because it had a great family feeling n Other than play in the NFL, his dream job is to be a CEO of a hospital n Three words to describe him are hardworking, trustworthy, and intelligent n One thing most people don’t know about him is that he likes to ride four-wheelers JORDAN DINGLE #85 n TE n 6-4 n 236 n Fr.-RS n Bowling Green, Ky. n Other than play in the NFL, his dream job is to be a sports commentator n One word to describe him on the field is “beast” n He chose Kentucky because it’s home and UK will help develop him into a better player and man n One thing most people don’t know about him is that he’s country JUSTICE DINGLE II #47 n FB n 6-3 n 267 n Sr.-SQ n Bowling Green, Ky. n His nickname is “Spider” n He chose Kentucky because it was the best fit n One thing most people don’t know about him is that he’s a sleep walker n Three words to describe him are funny, loud, and energetic n The best advice he’s ever received is “keep God first” JAMARIUS DINKINS #95 n DL n 6-5 n 280 n Fr.-RS n Columbus, Ohio n Next >