Wildcat linebacker raises thoroughbreds during the off-season.

University of Kentucky linebacker Jeff Snedegar has been named to the 1999 All-American Farm Football Team by Successful Farming Magazine.

Athletes are chosen based on athletic and academic achievements, extra-curricular activities and farm or ranch backgrounds. Selections are made by a panel of sportswriters, broadcasters, coaches and sports information directors.

Snedegar, a second-team selection last season, was selected to the first team in 1999 after registering 63 tackles during the 1998 campaign. Despite a shoulder injury, Snedegar saw action in 10 games, missing only the South Carolina game. He recorded four quarterback sacks, caused a fumble and registered a pass breakup while serving as a leader of UK’s “Black Flag” defense.

Snedegar raises thoroughbreds during the off-season, and hopes to continue his work with horses after graduation.

The All-American Farm Team, co-sponsored by Dodge Truck, is featured in a six-page spread in the September issue of Successful Farming. Successful Farming has a readership of 1.5 million and is the most widely circulated farm magazine in the country.

This is the third consecutive season a Wildcat has been selected for the All-American Farm Football Team. Former Cats Jonas Liening, a three-time selection, and Lance Mickelsen have previously been honored by Successful Farming.

In Snedegar’s honor, Successful Farming will donate $500 to UK’s general scholarship fund. Jeff and his parents will also receive a plaque commemorating his selection.

This is the fifth season for the All-American Farm Team program. During that time, the program has awarded $160,000 in scholarships to deserving athletes.