JeremiahDrobney

His knee injury early in spring practice was a major disappointment for the coaching staff, as the coaches liked what they saw in him … Fortunately, the injury did not require surgery and he should be full speed in August … Has an opportunity to win a starting role following the graduation of Chase Harp … Currently slotted No. 2 behind senior Win Gaffron going into the fall … Has good knowledge of the game and pass-catching ability … Has worked hard in the weight room and added approximately 30 pounds over the last two years … Has played in 12 games with one start.

2002 (Redshirt Freshman): Played in all 12 games as a reserve tight end and on special teams … Started the season finale at Tennessee … Caught two passes for 23 yards during the season … A blocker on the kickoff return team that helped Derek Abney bring back two KOR for touchdowns … Garnered his first varsity letter.

2001 (Freshman): Redshirted.

High School: Two-year starter at Washington HS in the football hotbed of Massillon, Ohio … As a senior, caught 48 passes for 618 yards and seven touchdowns … Set a single-game school record with 10 receptions in one game … Named to the all-county and All-Northeast Ohio teams following his senior season … Caught 16 passes for 252 yards and five TDs as a junior … Helped his team to a 19-3 record during his last two seasons, including a pair of playoff appearances … “Jeremiah has a great football IQ,” said Washington Coach Rick Shepas. “He reads coverages and runs option routes well. He has outstanding speed for a tight end and can get vertical on you.” … Chosen for the Stark County East-West All-Star Football Game … A four-year letterman on the track team … Ran the 110-meter high hurdles and 400-meter dash … Valedictorian of his graduating class … Member of the National Honor Society and French Club … Jeremiah selected UK over Akron, Kent, and Harvard.

Personal: Last name is pronounced “DROB-nee” … Born 12-14-82 in Amberg, Germany, as his father was in the military … Son of Sylvester and Debra Drobney … Sylvester played football at Marshall … Major is computer science.

The Cats’ Cause: Guest speaker at Stonewall Elementary (2002) … Participated in a service event at an adult day care center and the annual UK Children’s Hospital “Breakfast With Santa” (2002) … Participated in service events at the Boys and Girls Club and the Morton Middle School Math Competition (2003).

Drobney Career Statistics

Year Position  G-GS Rec. Yds. Avg. TD Long2002 Tight End 12-1  2    23  11.5  0  12