UK Football Signing Day 2013 - Jacob Hyde

Jacob Hyde, Defensive Lineman, 6-2, 330, Fr-HS, Manchester, Ky. (Clay County) -- Was Kentucky's first verbal commitment of the 2013 signing class ... One of the nation's top-50 defensive tackles by Rivals.com and 247Sports.com ... First-team all-state as a senior as chosen by The Associated Press ...Comes to Lexington from Clay County High School, where he played for head coach Evan Napier ... Played defensive tackle and offensive guard in high school, but is projected on the defensive side for Kentucky ... Helped Clay County finish 8-4 his sophomore season en route to an appearance in the Class AAAAA state playoffs ... Helped lead Kentucky all-stars to a 29-27 win over Tennessee in the National Guard Border Bowl ... Played for the USA national team in the International Bowl on Feb. 5 in Austin, Tex. ... Named All-SEKC by MaxPreps.com ... Also chosen first team on the All-Mountain squad.