WinGaffron

Competing with Jeremiah Drobney for the starting role at tight end … Finished the spring as the starter at the position … The new offense requires good blocking at tight end, which suits his skills … Former walk-on who has earned a scholarship … Also vying for the long snapping duties on punts … Has played in 18 games.

2002 (Junior): Played in all 12 games on special teams … Also saw occasional duty at tight end, especially in short-yardage situations … Caught a six-yard pass against Georgia.

Sophomore (2001): Re-joined the team after sitting out a year and by the end of the season had earned playing time on special teams … Played in six games and earned a varsity letter.

Sophomore (2000): Did not play football … redshirted.

Freshman (1999): Played for the UK junior varsity team.

High School: Five-year letterman and four-year starter at Nashville (Tenn.) Christian School … At various times, played tight end, defensive end, linebacker, and long snapper … All-region and all-state as a junior and senior … Coached by Tony Keeton … Four-year letterman in basketball who was a three-time all-region selection … Two-year member of the track and field team … Finished third in the state in the discus throw … Member of the Spanish Club and chess team.

Personal: Full name is Winston Bromley Gaffron III … Born 10-19-79 in Nashville, Tenn. … Son of Winston and Judy Gaffron … Winston was a member of the UK football team from 1967-71 and received a varsity letter in `71 … Major is kinesiology.

The Cats’ Cause: Participated in a service event at Ronald McDonald House (2003).

Gaffron Career Statistics

Year  Position   G-GS Rec. Yds. Avg.  TD  Long2001  Tight End   6-0  0    0    -     0   -2002  Tight End  12-0  1    6   6.0    0   6Totals           18-0  1    6   6.0    0   6