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Updated Feb. 4 – 6:12 p.m.

*enrolled at Kentucky in Jan. 2004
Note: Class is eligibility for the 2004 season.

Pronunciation Guide

Tedd Bullock – BULL-ock
Jamir Davis – jam-EER
Lonnell DeWalt – lon-NELL de-WALT
Cedric Koger – CO-ger
Jason Leger – LEE-jer
Trevard Lindley – tre-VARD
Shomari Moore – sho-MAR-ee
Nii Adjei Oninku – KNEE ad-JAY o-NIN-coo
Ernie Pelayo – pul-LIE-o
Jarrell Williams – jar-RELL
Wesley Woodyard – WOOD-yard (not WOOD-yerd)

Joe Joe Brown, Quarterback, 6-3, 195, Fr-HS, Cordele, Ga. (Crisp County) ? Athletic, dual-threat quarterback ? Four-year letterman and three-year starter for Crisp County HS in Cordele, Ga. ? Started at wide receiver as a sophomore, then moved to quarterback for his final two seasons ? Also played defense at safety in special situations ? First-team all-state as a senior ? Completed 138 of 273 passes for 1,828 yards and 14 touchdowns, adding 258 yards and two TDs rushing ? Averaged 38.5 yards as a punter ? Threw for approximately 2,400 yards and 19 TDs during his junior season ? Rushed for approx. 630 yards and seven scores ? Three-year member of the all-region team and a two-year All-Southwest Georgia pick ? An all-region wide receiver as a sophomore, catching 48 passes and throwing for approximately 500 yards as the backup quarterback ? Team went to the Class AAAA state playoffs in three of his four seasons, including a best finish of 9-4 and a trip to the state quarterfinals his soph season ? Was the starting quarterback and captain for the victorious South team in the Georgia North-South All-Star Game in December ? Rated the nation?s No. 22 dual-threat quarterback by Rivals.com ? The No. 28 overall prospect in Georgia by SuperPrep magazine and No. 36 in the Peach State by Rivals.com ? All-South Region by PrepStar ? Coached by Clay Hill ? ?Joe Joe?s athleticism allows him to be a double-threat,? Hill said. ?He has a strong arm and can throw from the pocket or on the run. He is very mobile and could get us out of bad plays with his quickness.? ? One-year letterman in basketball ? Will be a four-year letterman in baseball as a middle infielder and pitcher ? First-team all-region and All-Southwest Georgia performer as a sophomore and junior ? Team won the regional championship and advanced to the state tournament both of those seasons ? Member of the student government ? Picked Kentucky over South Carolina, Wake Forest, and North Carolina State.

Tedd Bullock, Linebacker, 6-4, 230, Fr-HS, McDermott, Ohio (Valley) ? Talented linebacker combines good size and athleticism ? Second-team all-state as a senior at Valley HS in Lucasville, Ohio ? Four-year starter at linebacker and a three-year regular in the offensive line ? Career totals feature 388 tackles, including a whopping 73 tackles-for-loss, and 31 quarterback sacks ? Went over the 100-tackle mark as a freshman, sophomore, and senior ? Made 54 tackles in five games in his junior season before being sidelined by an elbow injury ? Helped team to an 8-2 record in each of his final three seasons ? Also picked to the all-district, all-conference, and all-area teams as a senior ? All-conference and all-area as a sophomore ? Named All-Midwest Region by PrepStar magazine ? The No. 42 prospect in Ohio by Rivals.com ? One of the nation?s top 125 linebackers as selected by Insiders.com ? Coached by Darren Crabtree ? ?Tedd is a very disciplined young man with a great work ethic,? Crabtree said. ?When you combine that with his natural ability, you have an outstanding player.? ? Will be a four-year letterman on the track and field team, competing in the shot put, discus throw, and the 4×100- and 4×400-meter relays ? The variety of events is an excellent indicator of his combination of power and speed ? Honor-roll student ? Member of the school?s Business Club ? His brother Tim played football at Ohio University ? Committed to Kentucky in the summer of 2003 and did not seriously entertain other offers that came his way.

Jamir Davis, Tight End, 6-3, 250, Jr-JC, San Francisco, Calif. (Archbishop Riordan/City College of San Francisco) ? Third-team All-America tight end, as selected by JC Gridwire, for national champion City College of San Francisco ? Also named all-state and first-team All-Northern California Conference ? Two-year starter at CCSF ? CCSF went 12-0 his sophomore season and was named national champ by JC Gridwire ? Highly athletic tight end who combines powerful blocking ability with excellent pass-catching skills ? As a sophomore, caught 16 passes for 379 yards, an average of 23.7 per catch, and two touchdowns ? His blocking helped CCSF rank first in the state in rushing offense and third overall in total offense among the 72 California junior college teams ? Started at offensive tackle in the California juco state championship game when the starting tackle was unavailable ? As a freshman, caught 12 passes for 337 yards, an eye-popping 28.1 yards per catch, and one TD ? Second-team all-conference as a freshman ? Coached by George Rush ? ?Jamir can run, is tough, and brings a good work ethic,? Rush said. ?He a versatile tight end and just played outstanding in the one game he had to play tackle. And, Jamir is as good a person as he is a football player.? ? ?Jamir has great hands and athleticism. On one play, we threw a bomb and he made a leaping, one-handed catch, over two defensive backs, while keeping his feet inbounds. He?s also the best blocking tight end we?ve ever had here,? said CCSF offensive coordinator Dan Hayes, who has been a part of five national championships in his 27 seasons at the school ? Chose Kentucky over Arizona, West Virginia, Temple, Oregon State, and Tennessee … Enrolled in January and has two seasons of eligibility at UK ? A cousin, Flipper Anderson, was a wide receiver for UCLA and played for the Los Angeles Rams in the National Football League ? A cousin, Justin Love, played basketball for the University of St. Louis ? Name is pronounced ?jam-EER.?
High School: Two-year starter at Archbishop Riordan HS in San Francisco ? Played tight end, linebacker, and defensive end ? Team competed in the West Catholic Athletic League, considered perhaps the top high school football conference in California ? Earned first-team All-WCAL honors as a senior and was named second-team All-Metro for the San Francisco/Oakland area ? As a junior, team posted an 11-2 record and won the first WCAL championship in school history ? Picked second-team all-conference that season ? Coached by Frank Oross ? Two-year letterman on the basketball team ? As a senior, was part of the team that posted a 31-4 record and won the California Division III state championship ? Member of the Black Student Union.

Lonnell Dewalt, Wide Receiver, 6-6, 220, Fr-HS, Bowling Green, Ky. (Warren Central) ? Rangy wide receiver with a remarkable array of athletic skills ? Has an outstanding combination of size, speed, hands, and leaping ability ? Plans to play football and basketball at Kentucky ? Four-year letterman and three-year starter at wide receiver and linebacker at Warren Central HS in Bowling Green, Ky. ? Helped lead Warren Central to four consecutive playoff appearances ? Team?s best finish was 11-3 his senior year, advancing to the state semifinals in Class AAAA, the largest classification in Kentucky ? First-team all-state as a senior as chosen by The Associated Press and Louisville Courier-Journal ? Named to the ?Class of the Commonwealth? listing of the top-22 seniors in Kentucky by the Lexington Herald- Leader ? Caught 58 passes for 1,203 yards, a 20.7-yard average, and 14 touchdowns ? Intercepted two passes and returned both for touchdowns and also returned a kickoff for a TD ? Made 74 tackles and had three fumble recoveries ? Honorable-mention all-state as a junior when he caught 45 passes for 648 yards and six TDs ? Totaled 127 pass receptions in his career ? Two-year member of the All-Sky Conference team ? All-America choice by PrepStar magazine ? The No. 3 prospect in Kentucky as named by SuperPrep and No. 4 by Rivals.com ? Coached by Rick Wood ? ?Lonnell has a rare combination of speed, size, hands, and athleticism,? Wood said ? Will be a three-year letterman in basketball ? Standout center/power forward who has helped lead Warren Central to the state tournament during each of the past two seasons ? Will be a four-year letterman in track, competing in the triple jump, long jump, and 4×200-meter relay ? Advanced to the state meet in the triple jump his junior year ? Honor roll student and a member of a school leadership organization ? A cousin, Terrez Dewalt, plays basketball for Eastern Kentucky ? Decided on Kentucky after giving final consideration to Louisville, Auburn, and Western Kentucky.

Tony Dixon, Running Back/Cornerback, 5-10, 190, Fr-HS, Parrish, Ala. (Parrish) ? Versatile back could excel in the offensive or defensive backfields on the collegiate level ? As a senior, named the Alabama ?Back of the Year? in Class A ? Rushed for 2,298 yards and 36 touchdowns during his senior campaign ? Also caught 18 passes for 435 yards, an average of 24.2 yards per catch, and six touchdowns ? Returned one kickoff for a TD ? Set a state record with 43 total touchdowns, including a top game of 531 rushing yards and eight TDs against Hubbertville ? Finished fourth in the Alabama ?Mr. Football? voting, covering all classifications ? Selected to the Birmingham News ?Super 12,? a list of the top 12 collegiate prospects in Alabama ? Led Parrish HS to a 13-1 record and its first state championship in school history ? Named Most Valuable Player of the state title game, a 20-17 come-from-behind victory ? Rushed 15 times for 116 yards and two TDs in the championship game, adding 10 tackles and a pass breakup on defense ? Five-year letterman and four-year starter ? Played tailback on offense and free safety and linebacker on defense ? Rushed 133 times for 1,635 yards (a 12.3 average) and 13 touchdowns during his junior season ? Also surpassed the 1,000-yard mark as a sophomore ? Earned some type of all-state honors for four years, including first-team all-state the last three years ? Area Player of the Year for three years by the Jasper Mountain Eagle ? Helped his team advance to the state playoffs each of his four seasons as a starter ? Will play in the Alabama/Mississippi All-Star Game on July 2, 2004 ? Coached by Jimmy Gay ? ?Tony is a tremendous, fantastic young man,? Gay said. ?His work ethic and dedication to the game separate him from other players.? ? Also a three-year letterman on the basketball team ? Member of the French Club, History Club, Future Farmers of America, and the Seniors Striving for Success organization ? Committed to Kentucky in May 2003 and did not seriously consider other schools.

Kane Hannaford, Offensive Lineman, 6-6, 340, Fr-HS, Palmetto, Fla. (Palmetto) ? Excellent offensive line prospect who tandems good athletic ability with his blockbuster size ? Noted for his quick feet and can dunk a basketball ? Three-year starter in the offensive line at Palmetto (Fla.) HS ? Started at tackle as a sophomore, then moved to guard as a junior and senior ? First-team all-state as a senior by the Florida sportswriters ? Named first-team all-county and first-team all-region as a junior and senior ? Team had a 1,000-yard rusher in his junior and senior seasons, the first time in school history that Palmetto had 1,000-yard runners in consecutive seasons ? Helped Manatee County defeat Sarasota County in the Police Athletic League All-Star Game following his senior season ? Named to the All-South Region team by PrepStar magazine ? Listed No. 89 in the Orlando Sentinel list of the top 100 prospects in the talent-rich state of Florida ? One of the top 150 offensive linemen in the country by Insiders.com ? Coached by Bob Bowling ? ?Kane has tremendous strength,? Bowling said. ?I?ve coached 28 years, and he has the best feet of any offensive lineman I?ve ever had. He has the tools to play and is tough, physically and mentally.? ? Will be a four-year letterman on the school?s weightlifting team ? As a junior, won the county and region championships with a bench press of 410 pounds ? Has a best lift of 280 pounds in the power clean ? As a sophomore, placed sixth in the state for overall lifting ? Member of the Future Farmers of America, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Key Club, and Class Cabinet (student council) ? His father, Rex, played basketball at Mercer ? An uncle, Tom Hume, pitched major-league baseball for the Cincinnati Reds ? Chose Kentucky over North Carolina State, Clemson, and South Florida.

Micah Jones, Offensive Lineman, 6-4, 317, Fr-HS, Mayfield, Ky. (Mayfield) ? One of the nation?s top offensive line prospects ? Ranked the No. 16 O-Lineman nationally by Insiders.com and Rivals.com, and No. 28 by SuperPrep magazine ? The No. 2 overall prospect in Kentucky by SuperPrep and Rivals.com ? Four-year letterman and three-year starter at Mayfield (Ky.) HS ? Started at offensive tackle for three years and at defensive tackle as a junior and senior ? First-team all-state as a junior and senior by the Louisville Courier-Journal ? First-team all-state as a senior by The Associated Press and chosen for the Lexington Herald-Leader ?Class of the Commonwealth? listing of the top-22 seniors in Kentucky ? Won the Roy Kidd Award as the state?s Class A Player of the Year ? Helped Mayfield enjoy great success ? Team went 15-0 and won the state championship his junior year ? Team advanced to the state semifinals his sophomore and senior seasons ? Three-year member of the All-Western Kentucky Conference team, including two years on the first team ? His blocking graded at 92 percent on the coaches? film during his senior season ? Named his team?s Most Valuable Player as a senior, a unique accolade for a lineman ? Also team captain ? Named to the PrepStar magazine All-South team ? Second-team All-South by Fox Sports South ? Coached by Joe Morris ? ?The best thing about Micah is that he plays at about 330 pounds, but moves like a guy who weighs 230,? Morris said. ?He has the best feet of any lineman we?ve had around here and he?s very explosive off the ball.? ? His father, Randy, played football at Murray State ? Chose Kentucky over Tennessee and Auburn.

Cedric Koger, Linebacker, 6-4, 253, Jr-JC, Okeechobee, Fla. (Okeechobee/Dodge City Community College) ? Junior college defensive end who projects as an outside linebacker in Kentucky?s 3-4 defensive alignment ? Two-year starter at defensive end at Dodge City (Kan.) Community College ? Named second-team All-Jayhawk Conference as a sophomore ? Made 31 tackles, including 11.5 tackles for loss (-61 yards) and 5.5 quarterback sacks (-41) ? Coached by John Rossetti ? ?Cedric has a great work ethic,? Rossetti said. ?He has a great change of direction, is very athletic, and is an excellent pass-rusher. I think he?ll be a great fit for what Kentucky is doing on defense.? ? Narrowed his choices to Kentucky, East Carolina, and Alabama-Birmingham before choosing the Wildcats ? Enrolled in January and has two years of eligibility at UK ? Last name pronounced ?CO-ger.?
High School: Second-team all-state performer as a senior at Okeechobee (Fla.) High School ? Three-year starter who played defensive end and tight end ? Also made all-district as a senior and played in the Outback Bowl All-Star Game ? Coached by Carey McKee ? Four-year starter for the basketball team ? Played power forward and earned all-district accolades as a senior.

Jason Leger, Defensive Lineman, 6-1, 283, Fr-HS, Brodhead, Ky. (Rockcastle County) ? Bullish defensive lineman with outstanding strength for a high school prospect ? First-team all-state defensive lineman as a senior by The Associated Press and the Louisville Courier-Journal ? Named to the Lexington Herald-Leader ?Class of the Commonwealth? listing of the top 22 players in the state ? Four-year starter as an offensive lineman and three-year regular on the defensive line at Rockcastle County HS in Mt. Vernon, Ky. ? Is the first Division I-A football scholarship signee in school history ? Made 70 tackles, seven quarterback sacks, and three fumble recoveries his senior season ? District Most Valuable Player as a senior, a rare achievement for a lineman ? Third-team all-state as a junior ? Totaled 176 tackles, 13.5 sacks, and seven fumble recoveries during his career ? Noted for his aggressive, non-stop playing style ? Team went 49-7 during his four years, including trips to the state championship game during his junior and sophomore seasons ? Notable strength is evident by his top lifts, 385 pounds in the bench press, a school-record 625 in the squat, and 310 in the power clean ? Tabbed All-South Region by PrepStar magazine ? Coached by Tom Larkey ? ?Jason is really quick off the ball,? Larkey said. ?He is a very strong, tenacious, aggressive player with a non-stop motor. He goes full speed every play in practice and games.? ? Honor roll student ? Member of the Future Farmers of America and Fellowship of Christian Athletes ? Kentucky always was his number one choice and he did not seriously consider other schools.

Trevard Lindley, Cornerback, 6-0, 175, Fr-HS, Hiram, Ga. (Hiram) ? Three-year starter at cornerback and a two-year regular at running back at Hiram (Ga.) HS ? Missed most of his senior season because of a dislocated kneecap, but showed plenty to catch the eyes of college coaches ? Played only three games, but posted some gaudy numbers during that time ? Made three interceptions and had 22 tackles ? Rushed 10 times for 109 yards, a phenomenal 10.9-yard average, and two touchdowns ? Caught two passes for 63 yards and a TD ? Returned two kickoffs for 96 yards, including one return for a TD ? The injury appears to have healed fully, as he is playing basketball and will run track in the spring ? Ran for approximately 960 yards as a junior, scoring eight touchdowns ? Made three interceptions and returned a kickoff for a TD ? The No. 38 prospect in Georgia, according to SuperPrep magazine ? Coached by Lynn Rowe ? ?Trevard is very fast, yet he runs so smoothly that he makes it look effortless,? Coach Rowe said. ?He has a very unassuming personality and he does everything so naturally that you don?t realize how much he?s done until you look at the stats after the game.? ? Three-year letterman in basketball ? Although just six feet tall, his athletic ability enables him to play a post position ? Helped his team advance to the state tournament his junior year and the current edition has a 20-3 record as this was written ? Four-year letterman in track, competing in the triple jump, 100- and 200-meter dashes, and the 4×100-meter relay ? Won the regional meet in the 200 as a junior and competed in the state meet in the 100 and 200 ? Honor roll student ? His brother, Terry, will play football at Tennessee-Chattanooga in 2004 ? Chose Kentucky over North Carolina and Southern Mississippi.

Rafael Little, Running Back, 5-11, 195, Fr-HS, Anderson, S. C. (T. L. Hanna) ? One of the nation?s top-10 all-purpose backs, according to Rivals.com ? An All-American as chosen by PrepStar magazine ? Highly recruited player who was a dynamite running back and special-teams performer at T. L. Hanna HS in Anderson, S. C. ? Two-time first-team all-state honoree ? Totaled 90 touchdowns in his career via rushing, pass receiving, kick returns, and defense ? Carried 202 times for 1,501 yards and 33 touchdowns as a senior, had more than 500 receiving yards and three touchdowns ? Had a total of 44 touchdowns his senior season, including rushing, receiving, special teams and one interception return for a TD ? Also started at linebacker as a junior and played there in special situations during his senior year ? Rushed for 1,650 yards and 39 touchdowns as a junior ? Had seven consecutive games with at least one punt return or kickoff return for a touchdown ? Led team to the Class AAAA (largest classification) state playoffs all three of his seasons on the varsity, including 11-2 marks as a junior and senior ? Three-year choice on the all-conference team ? Anderson Touchdown Club Area Player of the Year as a junior and senior ? Won the Touchdown Club?s Area Player of the Week honor 19 times during his career ? The Anderson Independent Mail Area Player of the Year as a junior and senior ? The No. 9 prospect in South Carolina and one of the top 100 in the Southeast by Rivals.com ? Nominated for the U. S. Army National All-Star Game ? Coached by Scott Parker ? Will be a four-year letterman in basketball ? Plays guard and can dunk with the aid of a vertical jump of more than 40 inches ? An uncle, Hardy Gambrell, played football at Gardner-Webb ? His recruiting finalists included Kentucky, Nebraska, Tennessee, Georgia, South Carolina, and Clemson.

Dicky Lyons, Jr., Wide Receiver/Kick Returner, 5-11, 190, Fr-HS, New Orleans, La. (Holy Cross) ? Son of one of the greatest all-around players in Southeastern Conference history, this exciting wide receiver and kick returner prospect has followed his father?s footsteps to Kentucky ? Four-year letterman and three-year starter at Holy Cross HS in New Orleans, La. ? Returned 15 kicks for touchdowns during his career, 11 kickoff-returns TDs and four punt-return TDs ? During his senior year, he caught 53 passes for 1,027 yards, a 19.4-yard average, and 16 touchdowns ? Returned 21 kickoffs for 884 yards, an amazing 42.1 yards per return, with five touchdowns ? Opponents punted away from him as much as possible, but he was able to return 10 punts for a 19.3-yard average ? Also served as the team?s punter and averaged 37 yards per punt ? First-team all-state by the Louisiana Coaches Association ? Had eight kick return scores as a junior, four punts and four kickoffs ? Named All-Metro New Orleans and all-district for two seasons ? As a junior and senior, he helped his team advance to the state playoffs in Class AAAAA, the largest classification in Louisiana ? An All-South Region selection by PrepStar magazine ? Coached by Barry Wilson ? ?Dicky is a rare guy who comes along once in a lifetime,? said Wilson, who played for LSU in the 1960s and played against Dicky?s father at Kentucky. ?Dicky is really fast, with great acceleration. I have yet to see anyone catch him from behind and he saved a number of touchdowns on our kickoff coverage team by running down players (opponent returners) from behind. He?s strong for his size and is a tremendous competitor. When the game is on the line, he wants the ball. The better the competition, the better he played.? ? Will be a four-year letterman on the track team, competing in the 100- and 200-meter dashes ? Won the 100 in the district meet his junior year ? Also a three-year letterman on the golf team who won three tournaments during his career ? Honor roll student ? Son of Dicky Lyons, who played at Kentucky from 1966-68 ? The elder Lyons was one of the top all-around players in SEC history and is one of UK?s retired jersey honorees ? He was first-team All-SEC as a junior and senior and was the first player in league history to accumulate 1,000 rushing yards, 1,000 kickoff return yards, and 1,000 punt return yards ? Following his career at Kentucky, he went on to play for the New Orleans Saints ? Dicky, Jr., committed to Kentucky in the summer of 2003 and did not seriously consider other schools.

Marcus McClinton, Safety, 6-2, 200, Fr-HS, Ft. Campbell, Ky. (Ft. Campbell) ? Outstanding safety prospect with good size and athleticism ? First-team all-state as a senior by Louisville Courier-Journal, second-team all-state by The Associated Press ? Named to the Lexington Herald-Leader ?Class of the Commonwealth? listing of the top-22 seniors in Kentucky ? District Player of the Year ? Two-year starter at free safety and wide receiver at Fort Campbell (Ky.) HS ? Team went to the state playoffs both seasons, including an 11-2 mark and a trip to the state final eight his senior year ? Teamed with fellow UK signee Gabriel Wallace to anchor a defense that allowed fewer than six points per game ? Senior season featured 136 tackles and four interceptions, returning two of the picks for touchdowns ? Caught 35 passes for 746 yards, an average of 21.3 yards per catch ? Returned two punts for touchdowns ? Honorable-mention all-state as a junior ? Made 100 tackles in his junior campaign, intercepted six passes (returning two for touchdowns), and returned two punts for TDs ? On offense, he had 532 receiving yards on 26 catches and also rushed for 189 yards on just 28 carries ? Two-year all-area selection by the Clarksville Leaf-Chronicle and the Kentucky New Era newspapers; was the Leaf-Chronicle area Most Valuable Player his junior year ? Also a two-year choice on the All-Western Kentucky Conference team ? Played his freshman and sophomore seasons at Vincent HS in Milwaukee, Wisc. ? Started at safety and was the team?s backup quarterback as a freshman, then started at both positions his sophomore year ? Helped lead team to the Milwaukee city championship both years and participated in the state playoffs ? Picked All-South Region by PrepStar magazine ? The No. 5 prospect in Kentucky as named by SuperPrep and Rivals.com ? Listed the No. 40 safety prospect nationally by Rivals.com ? Coached by Shawn Berner ? ?Marcus is an exceptional athlete who has the ability to change a game,? Berner said. ?He has great leadership ability.? ? His recruiting finalists included Kentucky, Illinois, and Louisville.

Ben McGrath, Quarterback/Linebacker, 6-2, 225, Fr-HS, Milford, Ohio (Moeller) ? Has the size and athletic ability to play quarterback or linebacker on the collegiate level ? Three-year letterman and three-year starter at Moeller HS in Cincinnati, Ohio ? Started at fullback and linebacker as a sophomore, then moved to quarterback and started there as a junior and senior ? Missed eight games of his senior season because of a hamstring injury, but bounced back with a strong finish ? Threw for 878 yards and six touchdowns while also rushing for 144 yards and four TDs ? Team captain ? Helped team to an 8-4 record his senior season and 7-4 mark as a junior, going to the state playoffs both seasons ? As a junior, he threw for 904 yards and eight touchdowns while rushing for 331 yards and one TD ? Coached by Bob Crable ? ?Because of his size, speed, and athleticism, we were able to play Ben in a lot of places,? Crable said. ?The thing he did best was win. He found a way to win and when he was in the game, everyone believed that we could win.? ? Will be a four-year letterman on the track and field team, competing in the shot put and discus throw ? As a junior, won the district and placed sixth in the state in the discus ? Narrowed his collegiate choices to Kentucky, Boston College, Northwestern, West Virginia, and Duke before choosing the Wildcats.

Aaron Miller, Offensive Lineman, 6-6, 295, Fr-HS, Grayson, Ky. (East Carter) ? Productive offensive lineman was tabbed first-team all-state as a senior by the Louisville Courier-Journal ? Also named to the Lexington Herald-Leader ?Class of the Commonwealth? list of the top-22 seniors in Kentucky ? District Player of the Year and team?s Most Valuable Player as a senior, rare honors for a lineman ? Four-year starter at offensive tackle at East Carter HS in Grayson, Ky., and also was a three-year regular in the defensive line ? Blocked for a pair of 1,000-yard rushers during his senior season, when East Carter posted an 8-4 record and advanced to the second round of the state playoffs ? Protected a 1,300-yard passer and didn?t allow a quarterback sack all season ? Made 58 tackles on defense, adding two fumble recoveries and an interception ? Honorable-mention all-state as a junior when he helped his team to another berth in the state playoffs ? All-area for two years as chosen by the Ashland Daily Independent ? All-Eastern Kentucky Conference two seasons and was the league?s lineman of the year as a senior ? Picked All-South Region by PrepStar magazine ? The No. 10 prospect in Kentucky as ranked by SuperPrep and Rivals.com ? Believed to be only the second player in school history, and the first since 1979, to sign a Division I-A scholarship ? Coached by Donald Damron ? ?Aaron?s upside is tremendous,? Damron said. ?He has a huge frame and can add a lot of weight. He has great hip flexibility and great feet. Aaron will develop into an outstanding player because of his desire to work.? ? Two-year letterman on the baseball team as a pitcher and first baseman, helping the team win the district championship both seasons ? Member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and the Future Business Leaders of America ? Always knew he wanted to be a Wildcat, committing to UK in the summer of 2003, and did not seriously consider other schools.

Scott Mitchell, Wide Receiver, 6-3, 210, Jr-JC, League City, Tex. (Clear Creek/Mount San Antonio College) ? Brings size and speed to the wide receiver position ? Two-year starter at Mount San Antonio College in Walnut, Calif. ? Helped team to a 10-2 record as a sophomore, including a victory over Saddleback College in the National Bowl ? Team finished with a No. 14 national ranking by JC Gridwire ? Played in the first four games before a thumb injury sidelined him for the remainder of the season ? Caught 18 passes for 236 yards and three touchdowns before the injury ? As a freshman, had 46 receptions for 1,052 yards and eight TDs, averaging a whopping 22.9 yards per catch ? Coached by Bill Fisk ? ?What makes Scott outstanding is his work habits; he works so hard,? Fisk said. ?He?s a great blocker, goes hard on every play; you don?t always see that in receivers. He?s 6-3, 210, and runs a 4.4 (40-yard dash) ? everything you look for. He goes up and gets balls and catches balls over the middle.? ? Redshirted at New Mexico in 2001 before transferring to Mt. San Antonio ? His recruiting finalists included UK, Arizona State, Oregon State, and Texas A&M ? Enrolled in January and has two years of eligibility at UK ? His father, Marc, played football at Mt. San Antonio and Southern California ? An uncle, John Wyatt, played basketball at Chaminade.
High School: Two-sport standout in high school who was named the Area Athlete of the Year as a senior at Clear Creek HS in League City, Tex. ? Three-year letterman and two-year starter at wide receiver ? Also saw playing time at free safety ? Picked first-team all-district and first-team all-area as a senior ? Helped team to a 9-2 record and a spot in the state playoffs ? Coached by Aubrey Schulz ? Standout forward in basketball and was named second-team all-district and all-county as a senior ? Won the team?s Hustle Award ? Member of the student council ? Member of Who?s Who Among American High School Students.

Shomari Moore, Running Back/Cornerback, 5-10, 180, Fr-HS, Camden, N. J. (Camden) ? Versatile, speedy athlete who could play running back or cornerback on the collegiate level ? Three-year starter at Camden (N. J.) HS, playing running back and cornerback ? First-team all-state as a junior and senior in Group III (second-highest classification) ? Second-team All-South Jersey, covering all classifications, as a junior and senior ? Two-year pick on the all-conference team ? Rushed for approximately 1,200 yards and 17 touchdowns as a senior ? Made 38 tackles along with seven interceptions, returning one for a touchdown ? Returned a punt for a TD ? Also went over the 1,000-yard rushing mark his junior year, scoring 12 TDs ? Had two kickoff returns for scores ? Intercepted four passes his junior year and totaled 13 pickoffs during his career ? Coached by Mark Pease ? ?Shomari has outstanding speed and great hands and jumping ability,? Pease said. ?He has a tremendous attitude and is a coach-on-the-field type of player.? ? Three-year starter in basketball, helping lead his team to the Group III state championship his junior year ? Also a second-team All-South Jersey pick in hoops ? Honor roll student and a member of the student government ? A cousin, Dajuan Wagner, plays for the NBA?s Cleveland Cavaliers ? Another cousin, Arthur Barkley, currently plays basketball for the University of Memphis ? Shomari chose UK over Memphis, Iowa, Minnesota, and Purdue ? Name is pronounced ?sho-MAR-ee.?

Nii Adjei Oninku, Defensive Lineman, 6-1, 240, Fr-HS, Dayton, Ohio (Northmont) ? Highly-regarded defensive line prospect ? Three-year letterman and two-year starter as a defensive end at Northmont HS in Clayton, Ohio ? Second-team all-state as a junior and senior by the Ohio sportswriters ? First-team all-conference, all-district, and all-area in both years ? Standout senior campaign featured 109 tackles, 19 tackles for loss, eight quarterback sacks, two fumbles caused, one recovery, and two pass breakups ? Made 98 tackles, including seven sacks, as a junior ? Helped Northmont to a two-year record of 18-5, including state playoff appearances both seasons ? Ranked as one of the nation?s top-30 defensive end prospects and the No. 37 prospect in Ohio by Rivals.com ? Listed as the No. 73 prospect in the six-state Midwest Region by SuperPrep ? Named All-Midwest Region by PrepStar? Will play in the Ohio North-South All-Star Game in June ? Coached by Lance Schneider ? ?Nii Adjei had an athletic edge over most kids,? Schneider said. ?He also was well-advanced with his pass-rush technique and knows how to use his hands. Kentucky is going to be very glad to have him.? ? Played one year of basketball at Northmont ? Will be a two-year letterman for the track and field team, competing in the discus throw ? Member of the school?s honor society ? An uncle, Joe Fumi, played football at Marshall ? Another uncle, Steve Fumi, played football at Miami (Ohio) ? Decided for Kentucky over Kansas State, Iowa, Michigan State, Louisville, and Pittsburgh ? Name is pronounced ?KNEE ad-JAY o-NIN-coo.?

Myron Pryor, Defensive Lineman, 6-1, 295, Fr-HS, Louisville, Ky. (Eastern) ? Explosive defensive lineman who has been likened to former Wildcat and first-round NFL draft choice Dewayne Robertson ? Three-year starter at offensive tackle and in the defensive line at Eastern HS in Louisville, Ky. ? First-team all-state by the Louisville Courier-Journal and second-team all-state by The Associated Press as a senior ? Named to the Lexington Herald-Leader ?Class of the Commonwealth? list of the top-22 seniors in Kentucky ? Selected All-Metro Louisville by the Voice-Tribune ? Given the Republic Bank Award for the top defensive lineman in Louisville ? Eastern?s recipient of the Unitas Scholarship Award ? Senior year defensive stats feature approximately 30 tackles, with 10 tackles for loss and five fumble recoveries ? Also played running back in some short-yardage situations and scored one touchdown ? Second-team all-state as a junior by the Courier-Journal ? Helped Eastern to a 9-3 record as a junior, advancing to the second round of the state playoffs ? Two-year member of the all-district team ? Strength is noted by his top lifts, 390 pounds in the bench press, 585 in the squat, 270 in the power clean, and a state-record 690 in the dead lift ? An All-South Region selection by PrepStar ? The No. 7 prospect in Kentucky as named by Rivals.com and SuperPrep ? Coached by Lance Dudley ? ?Myron is a naturally strong and gifted athlete,? Dudley said. ?He runs very well for his size and has surprising agility. One of his strengths is his football instincts; he knows how to find the football. He also takes pride in his technique.? ? Two-year letterman on the wrestling and track and field teams ? Competed in the shot put and discus throw ? Member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes ? Selected Kentucky over Indiana, Louisville, and Cincinnati.

Gabriel Wallace, Linebacker, 6-1, 232, Fr-HS, Ft. Campbell, Ky. (Ft. Campbell) ? Hard-hitting linebacker was named first-team all-state as a senior by The Associated Press and the Louisville Courier-Journal ? Four-year letterman and three-year starter at linebacker Ft. Campbell (Ky.) HS ? Also played tight end and fullback on occasion and started his junior year at fullback ? Senior year stats featured 140 tackles, two quarterback sacks, six fumbles caused and one interception ? Teamed with fellow UK signee Marcus McClinton to anchor a defense that allowed fewer than six points per game ? Also saw action at running back, rushing for 105 yards and two touchdowns on 17 carries ? Team went 11-2, advancing to the final eight of the state Class AA playoffs ? Had 84 tackles during his junior campaign while rushing 54 times for 318 yards and three TDs from the fullback position ? Named to the all-area team for two years by the Clarksville Leaf-Chronicle and Kentucky New Era newspapers; was the Area Defensive Player of the Year as a senior by the Leaf-Chronicle ? Also a two-year choice on the All-Western Kentucky Conference team ? PrepStar magazine picked him All-South Region ? The No. 12 prospect in Kentucky, according to SuperPrep magazine ? Coached by Shawn Berner ? ?Gabe has great character,? Berner said. ?He definitely has the ability to play in the SEC. He is a striker.? ? Two-year letterman on the wrestling team ? Will be a three-year letterman on the track and field team, competing in the shot put, discus, and 4×100-meter relay ? Advanced to the regional meet in the shot and discus as a junior ? Honor roll student and a member of the Spanish Club ? Decided on Kentucky with final consideration to Louisville, Indiana, Cincinnati, and Illinois.

Aubrey White, Wide Receiver/Safety, 6-3, 187, Fr-HS, Lexington, Ky. (Henry Clay) ? Was termed ?Mr. Excitement? by the Lexington Herald-Leader in the newspaper?s ?Class of the Commonwealth? listing of the top-22 seniors in Kentucky ? Totaled 1,629 all-purpose yards and 13 touchdowns during his senior season ? Caught 37 passes for 607 yards, a 16.4-yard average ? Had more than 400 rushing yards ? Also returned punts and kickoffs, including one kickoff return for a TD ? Made two interceptions on defense and used his marvelous athleticism to block five kicks on special teams ? Third-team all-state by the Louisville Courier-Journal ? Two-year starter at wide receiver and defensive back at Henry Clay HS in Lexington ? Helped lead his team to the state playoffs both seasons, including a trip to the state quarterfinals his junior year ? Caught 58 passes for 861 yards and nine touchdowns as a junior ? Two-year member of the all-city team ? Coached by Sam Simpson ? ?Aubrey has shown he is a great athlete,? Simpson said. ?He does a lot of things that a lot of folks can?t do.? ? Will be a two-year letterman in basketball ? Helped lead team to the state tournament as a junior ? Named to the all-district and all-region tournament teams ? Will be a four-year letterman in track and field, competing in the 4×100-meter relay, high jump, long jump, and triple jump ? An all-state performer in track as a junior ? Placed third in the state in the high jump and 4×100-meter relay and was fifth in the state in the long jump ? Won the regional title in three events, high jump, triple jump, and 4×100 ? Member of the student council ? Narrowed his choices to Kentucky, Michigan, Michigan State, Cincinnati, and Louisville before selecting the Wildcats.

Garry Williams, Offensive Lineman, 6-3, 276, Fr-HS, Louisville, Ky. (Seneca) ? Tenacious, athletic offensive lineman who has been compared favorably with former UK All-SEC performer Antonio Hall ? First-team all-state choice as a senior by The Associated Press and the Louisville Courier-Journal ? Also picked for the Lexington Herald-Leader ?Class of the Commonwealth? listing of the top-22 players in Kentucky ? Four-year letterman and four-year starter at Seneca HS in Louisville ? Started his freshman year at defensive tackle, then the last three seasons at offensive tackle ? Helped lead the Red Hawks to a 10-2 record his senior season, advancing to the second round of the state playoffs ? Anchored the line for an offensive unit that averaged 36.8 points per game and helped protect a 3,000-yard passer ? During the regular season, Seneca was ranked No. 1 in the state for the first time in school history and the Red Hawks were the last team to defeat Louisville Trinity before the Shamrocks marched to the state championship ? His team went to the state playoffs all four seasons he played ? As a senior, named All-Metro Louisville by the Voice Tribune and was on the all-district team his last two seasons ? An All-South Region choice by PrepStar magazine ? The No. 8 prospect in Kentucky by Rivals.com and SuperPrep ? Coached by Lonnie Oldham ? ?Garry is fast and has good footwork,? Oldham said. ?He is a hard worker in the weight room and on the field. That?s what separates him from other players.? ? Will be a three-year letterman in track and field ? Third in the state in the shot put as a junior ? Member of the Future Farmers of America ? Chose Kentucky over Western Kentucky and Louisville.

Jarrell Williams, Cornerback, 5-11, 180, Fr-HS, Cincinnati, Ohio (Princeton) ? Versatile athleticism demonstrated by his senior year at Princeton HS in Cincinnati, Ohio ? Because of injuries on the team, he was converted from free safety to quarterback after the first game of the season and eventually became the Ohio Tri-Offensive Player of the Year by The Associated Press ? Threw for 1,950 yards and 15 touchdowns while rushing for 1,068 yards and 18 scores, all in just nine games ?Added a kickoff-return touchdown and had a TD on an interception return ? Team went 8-1 after he moved to quarterback and won the Greater Miami Conference ? Named first-team All-Ohio in Division I ? Valley Sports Journal Area Player of the Year ? Two-year starter at Princeton, garnering all-conference laurels both seasons ? Played cornerback as a junior, intercepting four passes and returning seven kicks for touchdowns (five kickoffs, two punts) ? Will play in the Ohio North-South All-Star Game during the summer ? Coached by Brian Dodds ? ?Jarrell can do a lot of different things well ? return kickoffs and punts, play quarterback, cornerback, and free safety. He can play anywhere and is a leader. When he touches the football, he does special things.? ? Three-year starter on the basketball team ? All-conference performer two seasons, helping his team win a district championship ? Name is pronounced ?jar-RELL? ? Picked Kentucky over West Virginia.

Johnny Williams, Linebacker, 6-3, 235, Fr-HS, Neptune Beach, Fla. (Fletcher) ? Second-team all-state as a senior in the highly competitive Florida Class AAAAA ranks ? Helped lead Fletcher HS of Neptune Beach, Fla., to a 12-2 record and a trip to the state semifinals, the finest season in school history ? Accumulated 89 tackles from his defensive end post, adding 15 quarterback sacks and three fumble recoveries ? Named All-First Coast, All-Metro Jacksonville, all-conference, and all-district ? Came on strong in his senior year after missing all but two games of his junior campaign because of injury ? Started at defensive end as a freshman and sophomore at Ribault HS in Jacksonville ? Projects as a linebacker on the collegiate level ? Coached at Fletcher by Joe Reynolds ? ?Johnny is relentless,? Reynolds said. ?He was a great pass rusher for us, a fierce tackler, handles double-team blocking, and also runs well.? ? Will be a two-year letterman on the track and field team, competing in the shot put and discus ? Honor-roll student who was awarded the Ace Scholarship ? His recruiting finalists included Kentucky, Central Florida, Bowling Green, Clemson, and Georgia Tech.

B. Jay Parsons, Defensive End, 6-5, 245, Jr-JC, Irvine, Calif. (Woodbridge/Saddleback College) ? Big defensive end with a good combination of size and agility ? Two-year starter at Saddleback College in Mission Viejo, Calif., the school which also produced former Wildcat wide receiver Chris Bernard … As a sophomore, he totaled 76 tackles, an impressive mark for a defensive end ? Dominant pass rusher who had 15.5 quarterback sacks ? His agility is shown by the fact that he broke up eight passes and also intercepted two passes, returning both for touchdowns (68 yards and 8 yards) ? Team went 8-3, with the three losses coming by a total of eight points, and played in the National Bowl ? Made 51 tackles as a freshman, including 3.5 sacks, four pass breakups, and two fumble recoveries ? Team had a 9-2 mark, including a victory in the Strawberry Bowl ? Named second-team All-Mission Conference both seasons ? Team?s Lineman of the Year as a sophomore and also won the team?s Scholar-Athlete Award ? Coached by Mark McElroy ? ?B. Jay is an incredibly talented player, the best defensive end Saddleback has had in many years,? McElroy said. ?He is a big-time player with outstanding speed, quickness, and savvy. He?s an extremely coachable player with a smile that lights up a room.? ? Chose Kentucky over New Mexico, Colorado State, and UCLA ? Enrolled in January and has two seasons of eligibility at UK.
High School: Two-year starter at offensive tackle for Woodbridge HS in Irvine, Calif. ? Team?s Lineman of the Year as a senior ? Played in the North-South All-Star Game ? Coached by Rick Gibson ? A two-year letterman on the lacrosse team, playing as a defender.

Ernie Pelayo, Offensive Lineman, 6-6, 290, Jr-JC, Riverside, Calif. (La Sierra/Southwestern College) ? Highly talented offensive lineman who will be a strong contender for playing time after he rehabilitates an injured knee ? Two-year starter at Southwestern College in Chula Vista, Calif., starting at right tackle as a sophomore and left tackle as a freshman ? Honorable-mention All-America by the JC Gridwire ? Named first-team all-state among the 72 California junior colleges that play football ? First-team All-Foothill Conference ? Team?s offensive captain ? Honorable-mention all-conference as a freshman ? Coached by Walt Justice ? ?Ernie has great feet for a big man and is an excellent pass blocker,? Justice said. ?Ernie is one of the best captains I?ve ever had. He has tremendous leadership skills and has overcome a lot of adversity. I know he?ll flourish at Kentucky.? ? Chose Kentucky over Oregon, Arizona, and UCLA ? Enrolled in January and has two seasons of eligibility at UK ? Last name is pronounced ?pel-LIE-o.?
High School: Conference Defensive Player of the Year as a senior at La Sierra High School in Riverside, Calif. ? Four-year letterman and three-year starter at defensive end and offensive tackle ? Also first-team all-conference as a senior ? Coached by Daryl Hansen ? Two-year letterman on the track and field team, competing in the shot put and discus throw.

Wesley Woodyard, Safety, 6-1, 200, Fr-HS, LaGrange, Ga. (LaGrange) ? The Georgia Class AAA Defensive Player of the Year as picked by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution ? First-team all-state as a senior by Georgia sportswriters association and the Journal-Constitution ? Four-year letterman and two-year starter at outside linebacker at LaGrange (Ga.) HS, a traditional power in the Class AAA ranks ? Team posted a 51-3 record during his three seasons, winning a pair of state championships ? Came on strong during his senior season, leading LaGrange to a 14-1 record and a state title ? Accounted for the only points in the state quarterfinals, sacking the quarterback for a safety in a 2-0 win over Swainsboro ? Made 125 tackles during his senior season, including 11 tackles for loss ? Had six fumble recoveries, returning four for touchdowns ? As a junior, he notched 81 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, two fumbles caused, and an interception ? Team also won the state crown his sophomore season with a 14-0 slate ? In addition to his defensive work, he played occasionally on offense at wingback ? Played outside linebacker in high school, he projects as a safety in the collegiate ranks ? One of the top 50 safeties in the nation as rated by Rivals.com ? Coached by Steve Pardue ? ?The first thing you think about with Wesley is that he is a great person,? Pardue said. ?He had a phenomenal senior year. Football means a lot to him and I believe his best football is ahead of him.? ? Will be a three-year letterman on the track and field team ? Competes in the 400-meter run and the 4×100-meter relay ? Relay team finished second in the state meet his sophomore year ? Member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes ? A cousin, Ashante Woodyard, played football at Purdue ? Name is pronounced ?WOOD-yard? (not ?WOOD-yerd?) ? Decided on Kentucky over Auburn, Arkansas, South Carolina, and Southern Mississippi.