JohnGiddens

Joined the team last season and impressed the coaches with his overall athleticism … Has good speed and lateral agility … Also showed good playmaking ability … Had one carry for seven yards in the Blue/White Spring Game.

2012 (Redshirt Freshman): Practiced with the team.

At Lindsey Wilson: Played nine games as a freshman in 2011 … Carried the ball 33 times for 123 yards … Also caught four passes for 24 yards.

High School: Two-year starter at Male High School … Helped lead the Bulldogs to the state runner-up in Class 6A, finishing with an 11-4 record senior season … Career-best game came against Graves County, when he rushed for 226 yards on 12 carries, while scoring two touchdowns … all-state honorable mention senior year … District Player of the Year and all-state team (junior) … Rushed for 1,079 yards with 15 touchdowns as a senior … Scored 28 touchdowns and had 913 yards rushing, while intercepting three passes as a defensive back (junior) … A sprinter on the track team that won four consecutive state championships … Also played one year of basketball.

Personal: Born in Louisville, Ky. … Son of Terry Wilkerson and Shakina Grigsby … Plans a major in computer science.

John Says … If I could trade places with any athlete, it would be: LeBron James … Other than the NFL, my dream job is: marketing … I couldn’t live without: my family … My favorite part of game day is: during the game … My hidden talent is: I can draw.