PatrickGraffree

The availability of four veteran tackles enabled him to redshirt last season … Showed high energy and passion for the game during his redshirt year … Also did a good job learning the defensive system.

2012 (Freshman): Redshirted.

High School: Second-team all-state as a senior by The Associated Press and the Louisville Courier-Journal … Played at Central Hardin HS in Cecilia, Ky. … Team’s best finish was 9-3 as a junior, advancing to the second round of the state playoffs … Three-year starter … Had 11 quarterback sacks as a senior … Totaled 91 tackles as a junior, featuring 10 tackles for loss, six quarterback sacks and a pass interception … Participated in a pair of postseason all-star games after his senior year … Played for the winning Greater Louisville team in the Best of the Bluegrass All-Star Game, defeating a team from the remainder of the state … Also played in the Kentucky vs. Tennessee Border Bowl … One of the top-10 prospects in Kentucky by Rivals.com, 24/7 Sports and SuperPrep … The nation’s No. 72 defensive tackle by 24/7 … Head coaches at Central Hardin were former UK quarterback Mark Perry and Mike Lawson … Also participated in basketball and the track and field teams … Competed in the shot put and discus throw … Honor-roll student.

Personal: Born in Jackson, Miss. … Son of Patti Lewis and Antonio Townsend … A cousin, Jeremy Graffree, played football at Virginia Tech … Currently enrolled in undergraduate studies.

Community Cats: Helped with Big Blue U Move-In (2012) and Read Across America (2013).

Patrick Says: My favorite thing about Coach Stoops is: the approach he brings to practice and I love his energy … Other than the NFL, my dream job is: coach high school football … I couldn’t live without: my family … The coolest thing about being at UK is: the campus … My hidden talent is: I can dance.