JacobLewellen

Has been productive when the opportunity has arisen … Impressed the coaches with his attitude and work ethic in practice … Has good understanding of the defensive scheme … Working to add the strength necessary for a collegiate defensive lineman … Has played in three games … Very dedicated to community service (see list at end of bio) and earned a nomination for the National Good Works Team sponsored by the American Football Coaches Association.

2010 (Sophomore): Played against Western Kentucky University and Akron … Made a tackle for loss vs. WKU … Two-time defensive Scout Team Player of the Week, helping the Wildcats prepare for Louisville and Ole Miss.

2009 (Redshirt Freshman): Played in one game, UK’s win over Eastern Kentucky … Made his first collegiate tackle against the Colonels.

2008 (Freshman): Redshirted.

High School: Three-year starter at Manual High School … Played defensive end and also protected the quarterback on the other side of the ball at tackle and guard … Named to all-district team after senior year, when he helped the squad to a 10-2 record … Nominated team captain prior to final season … Accounted for 18 tackles and 27 pancake blocks over his career … Coached by Joe Nichols … Also played one year of basketball at center … Named to the academic honor roll … Member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes … Enjoys weightlifting and video games in his spare time.

Personal: Born in Louisville, Ky. … Son of Jerald and Lisa Lewellen … Major is management.

Community Cats: Participated in events at a retirement center (2009), a community center (2009) and Read Across America (2010) … Spent his 2010 spring break on a mission trip to Nicaragua with Athletes in Action … Visited patients at Birmingham Children’s Hospital (2011).