NickMelillo

Returned to full speed in the spring after missing the first half of the 2010 season because of an injury … Moved to tight end in 2009 after being a widereceiver throughout his career … Obviously skilled as a pass receiver, the coaches say he also is a tenacious blocker … Has played in 20 games with one start.

2010 (Junior): Missed the first half of the season because of a high-ankle sprain … Played in the last seven games, including his first career start in the win over Vanderbilt … Made his only catch of the season against VU, reaching high to make an amazing catch that set up a touchdown.

2009 (Sophomore): Played in all 13 games … Caught five passes for 44 yards … Snagged two balls for 22 yards in the win at Georgia.

2008 (Sophomore): Transferred to Kentucky … Redshirted as a wide receiver. At Lindenwood: Saw time at wide receiver during the 2007 season at Lindenwood University, an NAIA school in St. Charles, Mo. … Played in seven games for the Lions, catching 13 balls for 270 yards and two touchdowns … Longest reception was 68 yards … Averaged 20.8 yards per catch and 38.6 yards receiving per game.

High School: Played two seasons at wide receiver at two-time state champion Trinity High School … As a senior he started at wide receiver and made 27 receptions for 546 yards and three touchdowns … Named all-district as a senior … Coached by Bob Beatty … Named to the academic honor roll all four years … Member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

Personal: Born in Louisville, Ky. … Son of Nick and Tracy Melillo … Major is kinesiology.