WilliamBlair

Joined the team during the spring as a walk-on long snapper … Battling for the starting job as the long snapper for punts … Currently No. 2 at the position, but the coaches have indicated that the competition is still open.

2002 (Freshman): Not a member of the team.

High School: Three-year starter at Rockcastle County in Mount Vernon, Ky. … Played center, nose guard, and middle linebacker … Third-team all-state as a senior by the Louisville Courier-Journal … Made 120 tackles as a senior, including four sacks, two fumble recoveries, and an interception … Top game featured 24 tackles with two sacks against Bell County … Totaled 74 tackles, with six sacks and three fumble recoveries (including one for a touchdown) as a junior … Two-year choice on the all-district and all-region squads … Team compiled a 37-5 record during his three seasons … Went to the state playoffs all three seasons, advancing to the Class AAA state finals his senior year and the state semifinals his junior year … Team captain as a senior … Coached by Tom Larkey … Member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and the Art Club … Volunteer at the Ronald McDonald House.

Personal: William K. Blair III was born 11-19-83 in Richmond, Ky. … Son of William and Veronica Blair … Major is business economics … Enjoys chess as a hobby.