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Shaquille Love - Football - University of Kentucky Athletics 58

ShaquilleLove

  • height 6-4
  • Weight 323
  • class Junior
  • High school Harriman

Saw his first game action last season and hopes to earn more in the coming campaign … Has played both offensive guard and tackle during his career … Currently stationed at right tackle … Has worked to develop the strength necessary to be a college lineman.

2013 (Sophomore): Played in three games.
2012 (Redshirt Freshman): Continued to practice with the team.
2011 (Freshman): Redshirted.
High School: Excelled on both sides of the ball in high school … First-team all-state as an offensive lineman as a senior as chosen by the Tennessee Sports Writers Association … Four-year starter in both the offensive and defensive lines … Helped lead Harriman High School to a berth in the state playoffs each season … District Lineman of the Year as a senior … Named to the all-district and All-Tri-County teams as a junior and senior … The No. 15 prospect in Tennessee by Rivals.com … Nationally ranked as the No. 90 defensive tackle by Scout.com … Coached by Travis Tapp … “The main thing is his athleticism,” Tapp said. “Shaquille is so big and athletic, very light on his feet.” … Also played basketball at Harriman … Basketball team advanced to the state tournament his junior year … Member of the Ebony Club and school chorus … The chorus performed at various public events in Harriman.
Personal: Born in Chattanooga, Tenn. … Son of Greg Love and Nicole Smith … A cousin, Jeremaine Copeland, played for Toronto of the Canadian Football League … Major is community and leadership development.
Community Cats: Participated in the Big Blue U Move-In (2011, `12) and guest speaker for a youth football team (2011).
Shaquille Says … Other than the NFL, my dream job is: chef … If I could trade places with any athlete, it would be: Michael Jordan (in his prime) … I couldn’t live wtihout my: family or phone … The coolest thing about being at UK is: how crazy our fans are … My hidden talent is: singing … What’s the best advice you’ve ever received? I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

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