May 8, 2002

Travis Day, a 6-3, 245-pound defensive end from Columbus, Ga., has signed to play football at Kentucky, Coach Guy Morriss announced Wednesday.

Day was an all-region and all-city selection as a senior at Carver High School. He had 404 tackles in his career, including 15 quarterback sacks. He has an excellent combination of size, strength, and speed, as he runs a 4.7-second 40-yard dash. Day plans to enter UK in January, 2003, and will count toward the 2003 signing class.

“Travis is just what you look for in a defensive end – a big, good-looking kid who can run,” Morriss said. “He comes out of a good program with Coach (Wallace) Davis at Carver High School. Coach (Wesley) McGriff did a good job recruiting Travis. We’re very excited about Travis’ decision.”

Here is a bio on Day:

Travis Day, Defensive End, 6-3, 245, Fr-HS, Columbus, Ga. (Carver) – An all-region and all-city pick as a senior at Carver HS in Columbus, Ga. … Three-year starter at Carver … At various times in his career, he played tackle, end, and linebacker on defense and tackle and tight end on offense … Honorable-mention all-city as a sophomore and junior … Team’s Most Outstanding Offensive Player as a junior and Most Outstanding Defensive Player as a senior … Career statistics feature 404 tackles, 15 quarterback sacks, three interceptions (including one returned for a touchdown), and seven fumble recoveries … Combines size and strength with excellent speed, as he has been timed at 4.7 seconds in the 40-yard dash … Coached by Wallace Davis, who has helped produce approximately 50 Division I-A players, including three future National Football League players, during his term as head coach … Travis is a three-year letterman in track and field, competing in the shot put and discus throw … Finished fourth in the region in the discus … Member of Future Business Leaders of America, Spanish Club, VICA Club, and Co-President of the “C” Club for the school’s athletes … Plans to enroll at UK in Jan. 2003.