KoryBrown

– SEC Academic Honor Roll (2012)

Played well in the spring and begins preseason drills as a starter at strongside linebacker … Earned playing time as a linebacker and on special teams during his first season at Kentucky … Transferred to UK in January 2012 … Brings good speed to the linebacker position.

2012 (Sophomore): Played in eight games … Made 11 tackles, including a season best of seven in the win over Kent State … Got a tackle for loss at Louisville.

Junior College: Spent two years at East Central Community College in Decatur, Miss. … Played four games at safety as a freshman until sustaining a knee injury … During those four games he made 26 tackles, caused two fumbles and intercepted a pass … Redshirted as a sophomore … The nation’s No. 69 junior-college player as ranked by 24/7 Sports, also the No. 11 juco player in Mississippi and the nation’s No. 3 safety … Coached by Brian Anderson … “Kory’s physical nature stands out,” Anderson said. “He gets off blocks well and is a big hitter. He’s also a quality young man of the finest character.”

High School: Three-year starter played cornerback and safety at Berkeley HS in Moncks Corner, S.C. … An all-region pick as a senior … Helped Berkeley to three strong runs in the state playoffs, including a state semifinal appearance his junior year and quarterfinal berths as a sophomore and senior … Played for the winning South team in the South Carolina North-South All-Star Game following his senior season … Coached by Jerry Brown … Berkeley’s defensive coordinator, Ed Moore, said, “Kory was the most instinctive player I’ve ever coached, always at the right place at the right time. He’s a very physical player, very good in run support as well as pass coverage. He’s also a great young man.” … In addition to football, participated in basketball, baseball, wrestling and track and field in high school … Advanced to the state meet in the high jump his senior year and had a best leap of six feet, four inches.

Personal: Born in Philadelphia, Pa. … Son of Stella McKelvey … Double major in community and leadership development and kinesiology … Comes from an athletic family … An older brother, Omar, played football at Marshall … Another brother, Evan McKelvey, currently plays at Marshall … A cousin J.J. McKelvey, played at Clemson and is now playing arena football … Kory enjoys community service and has helped coach children in youth league sports.

Community Cats: Participated with the Big Blue U Move-In (2012).

Kory Says … My nickname is: Downtown … Other than the NFL, my dream job is: coaching and mentoring high school kids … I couldn’t live without my: mother … My favorite part of game day is: being turned up! … The coolest thing about UK is: it is like paradise considering where I was … My hidden talent is: making people laugh even on their worst days.