TylerSargent

• SEC Academic Honor Roll (2008, 2009)

Got his first varsity action last season … Made the team as a walk-on in 2007 … Has the tools to be a quality passer, with good height and a strong arm … Personable youngster whose goal is to become a coach.

2009 (Sophomore): Played in two games, UK’s victories over Miami (Ohio) and Eastern Kentucky … Also served as a placekick holder vs. EKU.

2008 (Redshirt Freshman): Did not see varsity action … Completed three of four passes for 36 yards in the team’s JV game against Fork Union Military Academy … Earned Offensive Scout Team Player of the Week leading up to the Arkansas game.

2007 (Freshman): Redshirted.

High School: Three-year starter at quarterback and free safety for Clinton Massie HS in Clarksville, Ohio … Won the South Central Ohio League as a senior … Passed for 3,189 yards and 33 touchdowns in his 10-2 senior season, also rushing for 11 TDs … Compiled a 27-8 overall record as a starter … Named first-team All-South Central Ohio League and first-team All-Southern Buckeye Conference as a senior … Coached by Dan McSurley … Was also a three-year letterman for the basketball team … Was a first-team All-Southwest District member as a shooting guard … Two-year letterwinner in baseball and was a two-year starter on the mound and at first base … Lettered one season in track when he was named first-team All-South Central Ohio League in the 4×400-meter relay … Member of the Student Council … Vice-president of his class … National Honor Society member.

Personal: Born in Kettering, Ohio … Son of Robert and Allison Sargent … Major is management.

Community Cats: Participated in Golf Fore the Hungry (2009).