JoeBrady

Enters fall practice listed No. 2 on the depth chart behind senior Sylvester “Big Kat” Miller … Has worked hard in the weight room and has gained approximately 10 pounds since enrolling at Kentucky … His development will be crucial this year, as there are four seniors who will need to be replaced in 2004.

2002 (Freshman): Redshirted.

High School: Powerful offensive lineman with excellent physical development for this stage of his career … Three-year starter at Beechwood HS in Ft. Mitchell, Ky. … Started at offensive guard and tackle during his three seasons and also started at defensive tackle his last two years … First-team all-state by The Associated Press and the Louisville Courier-Journal following his senior season … Picked to the Lexington Herald-Leader “Class of the Commonwealth” listing of the top 22 seniors in Kentucky … Named All-Northern Kentucky on both offense and defense … Honorable-mention all-state his junior season … Two-year selection on the all-conference team … Team won the Class A state championship his sophomore season and went to the final eight of the state playoffs his senior season … Team captain as a senior … Has outstanding strength, with top lifts of 415 pounds in the bench press and 515 pounds in the squat lift … Coached by Mike Yeagle … Played in the Kentucky vs. Tennessee High School All-Star Game in the summer of 2002 … Member of the National Honor Society … Nominated for the area “That’s My Boy” award for combination of athletics, academics, and character … Was set on attending Kentucky and did not give significant consideration to other schools.

Personal: Full name is Joseph Matthew Brady IV … Born 12-27-83 in Fort Mitchell, Ky. … Son of Joe and Becky Brady … Plans a major in engineering, computer technology, or graphic design.

The Cats’ Cause: Participated in service events at Southern Elementary School and the “Mountain of Love” Christmas gift program (2002).