MattRoark

Has made steady progress during his career, earning more playing time each season … Hopes to take on a leadership role this year following the departure ofRandall Cobb and Chris Matthews … A former high school quarterback who has worked to learn the role of a college wide receiver … Has outstanding height for a receiver … Also valuable on special teams as a middle jumper on the field goal/extra point block team … Has blocked six kicks in his career, five extra points and a field goal … Has played in 38 games with one start … As a senior in high school, his quarterback coach was current UK assistant Tee Martin.

2010 (Junior): Gathered 12 catches for 170 yards, averaging 14.2 yards per catch … First career start vs. Ole Miss … Blocked an extra point vs. Florida for his sixth career blocked kick … Had a career-long 40-yard reception in the win vs. WKU … Became a big factor on special teams, making four tackles … Made some big plays for UK in the win at Louisville, including a 25-yard catch down the sideline to the one-yard line after QB Mike Hartline dodged wouldbe tacklers.

2009 (Sophomore): Played in all 13 games … Caught five passes for 49 yards … Blocked extra points against ULM and Eastern Kentucky.

2008 (Freshman): Appeared in all 13 games as a true freshman … Made his first collegiate start at Tennessee … Had one catch for 16 yards against Middle Tennessee … Is a tremendous asset on special teams … Blocked a field goal in the season opener at Louisville, preserving a scoreless tie that enabled UK to later post the first score of the game … Blocked an extra point at Mississippi State, the deciding point in UK’s 14-13 victory that clinched bowl eligibility … Blocked an East Carolina extra point in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl victory … Was named the Special Teams Scout of the Week prior to the win at Louisville.

High School: Combines excellent height and good speed … Originally a free safety, he moved to quarterback early in his junior year when the team’s starting QB was hurt; blossomed at the new position as he developed into a top-notch quarterback … Honorable-mention all-state as a senior by the Georgia Sportswriters Association and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution …Two-time Cobb County Player of the Year … In 18 career starts he totaled 54 rushing and passing touchdowns … As a senior, he completed 98 of 136 passes (72.1 percent) for 1,552 yards and 15 touchdowns … Rushed for 1,010 yards and 12 TDs, averaging 7.3 yards per carry … Rushed for over 1,000 yards as a junior, scoring 18 touchdowns … Also had five interceptions … Led North Cobb HS to state playoff berths as a junior and senior … Coached by Shane Queen … His quarterback coach as a senior was current UK assistant Tee Martin … Four-year letterman in basketball … Honor-roll student.

Personal: Although he came to UK from Georgia, he was born in Lexington … Name is pronounced “RORK” … Son of Michelle Holbrook and Ray Gover … Ray was a UK football letterman from 1985-88 as a defensive back and wide receiver … Major is agricultural economics.