Ja’Quize Cross, Defensive Line, 6-3, 315, Fr.-HS, New Market, Ala. (Buckhorn) – Pronounced ja-QUEZ … Talented defensive tackle is a three-star prospect by ESPN, Scout and 247sports … Finished his three-year career with 84 total tackles, 10 tackles for a loss and eight sacks, adding 14 QB hurries and causing a fumble … Three-star prospect by ESPN, tabbed as the 37th best prospect in Alabama and the 77th best defensive tackle … Tabbed by Scout as a three-star prospect, the second-best defensive tackle in Alabama and the 79th best defensive tackle in the nation … Rated by Rivals.com as a two-star prospect … Tabbed by 247sports as a three-star prospect, the 75th best defensive tackle in the nation and the 40th best prospect in Alabama … Coached by David O’Conner … Had offers from several schools but chose Kentucky over Minnesota and Purdue.

Coach Stoops on Cross: “Ja’Quize came to our camp last summer and impressed us with his ability and technique. He has the size and work ethic we need and is a great addition to our team.”