BradDurham

• SEC Academic Honor Roll (2008, 2009)

Begins preseason practice as the starting right tackle … Ready for a full-time role after playing extensively for three years as a reserve and part-time starter … Played better and better as the 2009 season progressed … Shared the right tackle position with Justin Jeffries … Primarily the backup right tackle in 2007 and 2008, he can play other positions if needed … One of only six true freshmen — and the only offensive lineman — who earned playing time in 2007 … Has participated in all 39 games over the last three seasons, including seven starts … Earned a nomination for Academic All-America.

2009 (Junior): Played in all 13 games … Started four games, including the last two of the regular season … UK averaged 191.2 rushing yards per game, the team’s best since 1995 … UK ranked in the nation’s top 25 in rushing offense, fewest quarterback sacks allowed and fewest tackles for loss allowed.

2008 (Sophomore): Played in all 13 games … Started three games in mid-season while Justin Jeffries was injured.

2007 (Freshman): Saw extensive action at right tackle in relief of Justin Jeffries against Eastern Kentucky, his first collegiate game … Earned the praises from Coach Rich Brooks for his effort … Made an appearance in all 13 games, with much action on the field goal and PAT teams.

High School: First-team all-state as a senior by The Associated Press and Louisville Courier-Journal … Also chosen for the Lexington Herald-Leader “Class of the Commonwealth” and the “Kentucky Tremendous 26” by the state high school coaches association … Three-year starter at offensive tackle and two-year starter at defensive tackle for Rockcastle County HS in Mount Vernon, Ky. … RCHS rushed for 3,941 yards his senior year, more than 300 rushing yards per game … Made 37 tackles during his senior season, including 5.5 quarterback sacks … Also handled some kicking duties, nailing 25 extra points and one field goal … Team went to the state playoffs all four years he was on the varsity … Team went 30-9 in his three seasons as a starter, reaching the semifinals of the Class AAA playoffs his junior year … One of the top-10 prospects in Kentucky by SuperPrep, Rivals.com, and Scout.com … Among the nation’s top-40 offensive guard prospects by Scout.com … All-South Region pick by SuperPrep … Selected to the All-Mountain Team by WYMT TV … Played for the winning Kentucky squad in the Kentucky-Tennessee All-Star Game in June, 2007 … Coached by Tom Larkey … “Besides his size and strength, Brad is one of the hardest workers I’ve ever had,” Larkey said. “He had 100 percent attendance for practices, film study, and weightlifting.” … Outstanding student who has made all A’s, except for two B’s, during his academic career … Named to the Academic All-State Team … Decided on Kentucky over Cincinnati and Baylor.

Personal: Born in Indianapolis, Ind. … Son of James and Amy Durham … Major is agricultural economics.