AnthonyKendrick

Has some catching up to do in learning the new offense as he missed the spring while recovering from an injury … One of five tight ends with game experience … A high school wide receiver who made the transition to tight end … Has worked hard to gain the size needed to play tight end … Has played in 18 games, starting two.

2012 (Junior): Did not see game action.

2011 (Sophomore): Played in five games, including a start at Vanderbilt … Caught three passes for 22 yards, all coming at Georgia.

2010 (Redshirt Freshman): Saw action in all 13 games, mostly on special teams until the last two games of the season … Made his first start at Tennessee, where he made one catch for four yards … Caught two passes for 19 yards in the bowl game.

2009 (Freshman): Redshirted.

High School: Outstanding athlete who was a two-sport star at Seven Lakes High School in Katy, Texas … Excelled in both football and basketball, receiving Division I scholarship offers in both sports … Earned all-district honors three years for each sport … Played wide receiver in high school, he could move to tight end in college … The nation’s No. 30 tight end prospect by Rivals.com … On the Houston Chronicle list of the top-100 players in Texas … Caught 31 passes for 539 yards with nine touchdowns as a senior … Grabbed 40 passes for 689 yards and three TDs in his junior year … A big-play receiver, averaging more than 17 yards per catch each of his last two seasons … Noted as a receiver with great hands, not surprising given his proficiency in basketball …Coached by Kevin O’Keefe … “Anthony has an unlimited future as he focuses on football after being a combination football/basketball player,” O’Keefe said. “He’s a big kid who can put on excellent size once he hits the weight room full-time. He should be an impact player at Kentucky.” … Averaged 21 points and 11 rebounds per game as a senior, winning District Most Valuable Player honors … Worked with service events at local elementary schools and also helped coach some Special Olympics basketball players.

Personal: Born in New Orleans, La. … Son of Deborah Lowe … Family was displaced by Hurricane Katrina … Has a cousin, Jai Eugene, who played football at LSU … Major is psychology.

Community Cats: Participated in the Christian Appalachian Project for Pike County (2010) and the Big Blue U Move-In (2011, `12).

Anthony Says … My favorite class at UK is: developmental psychology … I couldn’t live without my: mama and sisters … The coolest thing about being at UK is: BBN has the best fans … Something people might not know about me is: I have a twin … My favorite part about game day is: coming out with the victory.