LEXINGTON, Ky. — When the 2008 Kentucky football recruiting class signed in February, the terms ?speed? and ?athletic ability? were used frequently when describing the group.

And, the future Wildcats fulfilled those descriptions this spring. Six of UK?s football signees ? a full 30 percent of the class ? won state championships in track and field during their prep careers, taking home a combined 13 state titles.

Wide receiver Eric Adeyemi (Southridge HS/Miami, Fla.) won state championships in 110-meter hurdles and 300-meter hurdles. His best times in the events are 13.9 seconds and 36.7 seconds, respectively.

Lineman Chandler Burden (La Salle HS/Cincinnati, Ohio) won the state titles in the discus throw and shot put. His best mark in the discus is 192 feet, 6 inches, while his longest shot put is 61 feet, 2 ? inches.

Wide receiver/defensive back E.J. Fields (Frankfort HS/Frankfort, Ky.) is a three-time state champ in the 400-meter dash. His best time in that event is 48.7 seconds. He added the 200-meter championship as a senior, with a top time of 22.1 seconds.

Defensive back Winston Guy (Lexington Catholic HS) also is a multiple winner. He won the state meet in the 100-meter dash with a clocking of 11.29 seconds. His 4×100-meter relay unit also claimed the crown.

Quarterback DeAunte Mason (Pearl-Cohn HS/Nashville, Tenn.) got two state wins his junior year as part of a 4×200-meter relay and the 4×400-meter relay.

Wide receiver Gene McCaskill (Chester HS/Chester, S.C.) was part of a state championship in the 4×100-meter relay.

And, another UK signee came close to adding more. Quarterback Randall Cobb was third in the 100-meter dash in his senior year and placed second in the 4×100 relay as a junior.

?I continue to be excited about this incoming class,? Coach Rich Brooks said. ?I felt good about them when they signed, and their (track and field) performances validate their athletic ability and speed.?