TimPatterson

Enrolled at UK in January and participated in spring practice … Displayed his bright potential as he began the adjustment to college football … Rangy linebackerwith outstanding height and sub-4.7 speed in the 40-yard dash … Originally signed with Kentucky in February, 2010 … Was qualified to enroll in August, but agreed to grayshirt in order to continue rehabilitation of an injury.

High School: The top prospect in the 2010 class in Kentucky as named by Rivals.com and SuperPrep … First-team all-state as a senior by The Associated Press and Louisville Courier-Journal … Named to the Lexington Herald-Leader “Class of the Commonwealth” listing of the top seniors in the state … Made 92 tackles as a senior but missed the state playoffs because of an injury … Also the top prospect in Kentucky by recruiting analyst Tom Lemming, who wrote, “This guy can really deliver a blow, always seems to be in the right position at the right time, takes great angles to the ball, and once he gets there, look out.” … Helped lead Central HS to consecutive state championships his sophomore and junior seasons … Made 91 tackles his junior year, with 12 for loss and two interceptions … Also saw playing time at tight end … Coached by Ty Scroggins (sophomore through senior year) and Steve Serotte (freshman year) … Not surprising with his skill set, is also an outstanding basketball player who helped Central to the finals of the 2009 state tournament.

Personal: Born in Louisville, Ky. … Son of Sherry Board … Considering a major in business management.