GregWilson

Primarily a special teams contributor in the past, he now looks to earn more playing time at strong safety following the departure of senior Calvin Harrison … Has added approximately 20 pounds over the past two years … Has played in 25 games as a Wildcat … Also competed in the high jump for the UK track and field team … Finished eighth at the 2008 SEC Indoor Championships with a leap of 6 feet, 6 1/4 inches.

2009 (Sophomore): Competed in all 13 games, mostly as a special-teams performer … Made two tackles.

2008 (Redshirt Freshman): Saw action in 12 games as a backup strong safety and on special teams … Notched three tackles during the year, including a tackle for a loss … Played in the junior-varsity game and led the team with 10 tackles, including two for loss, in the win over Fork Union Military Academy.

2007 (Freshman): Redshirted.

High School: Outstanding athlete who played all over the field in high school … Performed at quarterback, wide receiver, defensive back, punt returner, kickoff returner, and long snapper at North Clayton HS in College Park, Ga. … Four-year letterman and three-year starter … Senior-year defensive statistics include 125 tackles on defense, three caused fumbles, two fumble recoveries and one interception … On offense, he caught 22 passes, four for touchdowns, threw seven touchdown passes, and rushed for two TDs … Earned all-district honors … Named to the preseason area Super 11 Team by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution … The No. 64 prospect in Georgia by Scout.com … Coached by Don Shockley, whose son D. J. was a standout quarterback at the University of Georgia and now plays for the Atlanta Falcons … “Greg can be a major factor on defense (at Kentucky),” Shockley said. “He has great range and loves to hit. Mentally, he believes nobody can beat him. He’s a warrior, a fierce competitor, and playing quarterback helped him as a defensive back.” … A four-year letterman in track … Competed in the high jump and 400-meter run … Athletic ability indicated by the fact that he was the state runner-up in the high jump, with a top leap of six feet, eight inches … Also placed third in the region meet in the 400 … Three-year letterman in basketball, helping lead his team to the Class AAAA state final four … Honor-roll student and has been a member of the student council … Greg’s recruiting finalists included Kentucky, Southern Mississippi, Louisville, Virginia Tech, and Tulane.

Personal: Born in Columbus, Ga. … Son of Marilyn Joyner … Greg’s brother, Hashem Joyner, played football at Middle Tennessee and professionally in an arena league … A cousin, Garey Ingram, played three years in major-league baseball for the Los Angeles Dodgers … Major is community communications and leadership development.

Community Cats: Guest visitor at the Dance Blue Marathon (2008).