JamesAlexander

2006 (Sophomore): Started at left tackle against Louisville … Played most of the game at right tackle in win over Vanderbilt after an injury to Hayden Lane forced Michael Aitcheson to guard … Also played RT when Aitcheson went out of the Louisiana-Monroe game because of injury … Played in 12 games.

2005 (Freshman): One of the pleasant developments of the season … Earned playing time as a true freshman, a notable feat for a first-year offensive lineman … Played in all 11 games … Played extensively in the win over Mississippi State, taking over for the injured Fatu Turituri … Started vs. Auburn.

High School: Sizeable offensive lineman who came on strong during his senior season … Two-year letterman at offensive tackle at Douglass HS in Atlanta, Ga. … Named first-team All-Metro Atlanta as a senior … Averaged three pancake blocks per game during his senior campaign … Graded at 93 percent for the year, a very impressive statistic … Allowed only one sack all season … Douglass went 10-2 and played in the second round of the state playoffs in Class AAAAA, the largest classification in Georgia … Blocked for a running back who gained 2,380 yards … Played for a talent-laden team that had eight Division I signees … Began starting midway through his junior year … Team went 8-3 his junior season and went to the state playoffs … Coached by Gary Cantrell … “James has a great work ethic,” Cantrell said. “His size is definitely a plus. He has really good feet and hands. Both of his offensive-line coaches played in the NFL, so he has a good fundamental base and should make a good adjustment to the blocking schemes in college. He’s a good kid who is easy to coach.” … A two-year letterman on the track and field team … Competed in the shot put and discus throw … Honor-roll student who participated in a magnet program for engineering studies … An uncle, Leroy Warner, played football and baseball at Fort Valley State … Decided on Kentucky over Mississippi State and Duke.

Personal: Born in Atlanta, Ga. … Son of Tonya Y. Warner and James S. Alexander … Major is history.

Community Cats: Participated in the “Breakfast With Santa” at the UKChildren’s Hospital (2006) … Served as a bellringer for the Salvation Army (2006).