Class: Freshman

Hometown: Chicago, Ill.

High School: Mt. Carmel

Height / Weight: 6-1 / 185

Position: Wide Receiver

Experience: HS

High School: Enjoyed a stellar senior season which culminated in a state championship at Mt. Carmel HS in Chicago, Ill. … Helped Mt. Carmel to a 14-0 record in Class AAAAA … Caught 43 passes for 567 yards and four touchdowns … Also returned four kickoffs, averaging 29.1 yards per return … PrepStar magazine All-American … Earned first-team all-conference honors and was selected on several all-area teams … Honorable mention all-state … Three-year letterman and two-year starter, he also played on Mt. Carmel’s undefeated state championship team in 1996 … One of the top 60 prospects in the six-state Midwest region by SuperPrep … Nominee for the “High School Heisman” award … Teammate of fellow UK signee Sylvester Miller … Coached by Frank Lenti, the Nike National High School Coach of the Year … A four-year letterman in track, participating in six events which showcased his versatility as an athlete … Competed in the 300-meter hurdles, long jump, triple jump, 4×100-, 4×200-, and 4×400-meter relay … Set school records in the hurdles, long jump, 4×100 relay and 4×200 relay … Won the conference championship three years in a row in the hurdles … Advanced to the state meet in the hurdles, 4×200-relay and 4×400-relay … State qualifier in five events as a senior, all but the 4×400 relay … Honor roll student and a member of Students Against Drunk Driving … Chose Kentucky over Notre Dame and UCLA.

Full name is Octavius Mark Anthony Bond … Born 10-24-81 in Chicago … Son of Wendy Marie Bond … Plans a major in business.