EricOgletree

Moved from cornerback to free safety during the spring and looked at home immediately … Played well in the spring and is listed No. 3 at his position … Fomer walk-on who has earned a scholarship … Impressed the coaches with his speed and willingness to hit … Weight room work has helped him add approximately 10 pounds since last year … Has played in seven games … Also played one season with the UK junior varsity.

2002 (Sophomore): Played in the first seven games, seeing most of his time on special teams … Missed the last five games because of injury … Won his first varsity letter.

2001 (Sophomore): Redshirted as a free safety.

2000 (Freshman): Played for the UK junior varsity.

High School: Four-year letterman and three-year starter for Finneytown HS in Cincinnati … Played running back and linebacker … Made first-team all-conference on defense and second-team all-conference on offense … Received the team’s most improved player award … Coached by Bruce Dixon … Two-year letterman in track, running the 100- and 200-meter dashes, along with the 4×100-meter and 4×400-meter relays … Named all-state in track … Played one year of basketball.

Personal: Full name is Eric Christopher Ogletree … Born 11-13-81 in Cape Girardeau, Mo. … Son of John and Marsha Ogletree … Major is economics.

The Cats’ Cause: Participated in a service event at Clays Mill Elementary (2002) … Participated in a service event at the Ronald McDonald House (2003).