ChadAnderson

Coaches are counting on this talented young player to be a factor at an inside linebacker position … Begins August listed No. 3 at an inside linebacker spot … Showed flashes of outstanding play in the spring and is looking to build his consistency … Has made a full recovery from the leg injury that sidelined him last season … Has played in seven games … A cousin of current Wildcats Antonio Hall and Ellery Moore.

2002 (Freshman): Played in the first seven games before being sidelined by a leg injury … Played as a reserve linebacker and on special teams … Made one tackle … Gained his first varsity letter.

High School: Originally signed with UK in Feb. 2001, but missed the 2001 season because of an eligibility technicality … Named to the SuperPrep list of All-America linebackers for the 2000 season … Also the #21 prospect in the Midwest by SuperPrep … Three-year starter at McKinley HS in Canton, Ohio … Played middle linebacker on defense, recording 115 tackles, 15 tackles for loss, two quarterback sacks, seven quarterback hurries, and one blocked kick as a senior … Played fullback on offense, gaining 62 yards on 15 carries while catching seven passes for 90 yards … Second-team All-Ohio as chosen by the state sportswriters … Was invited to play in the National High School All-Star Game in Dallas, Tex. … Named all-region and all-county as a junior and senior … Member of McKinley’s Division I (highest classification) state championship during his sophomore season … “Chad has a great sense of football. He’s a very good athlete, with his better years ahead,” said Coach John Miller … Two-year member of the track team, competing in the shot put and discus throw … Advanced to the state meet during his junior year … Also played one year of basketball … Honor roll student … Selected Kentucky over Ohio State, Michigan, Miami (Fla.), and Indiana.

Personal: Full name is Chad L. Anderson … Born 12-30-82 in Wooster, Ohio … Son of Chad and Tina Anderson … Has two cousins, Antonio Hall and Ellery Moore, who play for the Wildcats … Plans a major in sports medicine.

Anderson Career Statistics

Year Position  G-GS Tackles TFL-Yds. Sacks-Yds. FR FC2002 Linebacker 7-0    1       0         0       0  0