LukeMcDermott

• SEC Academic Honor Roll (2008, 2010)

2010 was the best season of his career, developing into a regular contributor … Could earn even more playing time this season following the graduation of two senior tackles … Hardnosed, high-energy player with a knack for getting to the ball … Has been extremely dedicated in the weight room, gaining approximately 40 pounds since his arrival … Has played in 19 games, starting five.

2010 (Junior): Played in all 13 games, getting five starts … Had 17 tackles, five tackles for loss and tied for the team lead with three sacks … Recorded two quarterback hurries against Tennessee … Was part of a defensive frontline that allowed only two yards rushing in the second half to South Carolina … Posted two tackles, including a sack, vs. Florida … Solid game vs. Akron, recording a career-high four tackles, including a sack … Grabbed an interception in the win over WKU … Made his first career start, gaining three tackles, one sack and two tackles for loss vs. Louisville.

2009 (Sophomore): Appeared in UK’s wins over Miami (Ohio), the University of Louisiana at Monroe and Eastern Kentucky.

2008 (Redshirt Freshman): Played in three games … Totaled five stops, three against Western Kentucky and two at Florida … Named the Defensive Scout Team Player of the Week leading up to the Arkansas win … Contributed two tackles, including one for loss, in UK’s junior-varsity win over Fork Union Military Academy.

2007 (Freshman): Redshirted.

High School: A two-year letterman and two-year starter for Trinity HS, a perennial power in the Kentucky high-school ranks … Member of state championship teams in both his junior and senior seasons, as the Shamrocks had a combined two-year record of 27-3 … Tallied 12 sacks and 50 tackles in his senior season … Named third-team all-state by the Louisville Courier- Journal as a senior … Had 19 sacks and 40 tackles in his junior campaign from his defensive end position …. Coached by Bob Beatty.

Personal: Born in Louisville, Ky. … Son of Jim and Susan McDermott … Luke’s grandfather, Jack McDermott, played football for the University of Detroit … Major is integrated strategic communications.