KevinMitchell

Moved from tackle to guard in the spring and begins preseason drills as the starter at right guard … Started at right tackle last season … Redshirted as a tackle in 2009, then played guard the next two years … Also has experience on the field-goal and extra-point units … Has good athleticism for a player his size … Has played in 30 games, starting 13 … Enjoyed an interesting offseason experience when he spent a week in May on an educational/service trip to Ethiopia.

2012 (Junior): Started all 12 games … Helped UK tailbacks average 4.9 yards per carry during the season.

2011 (Sophomore): Played in nine games, including his first collegiate start in the season-opening win vs. Western Kentucky University.

2010 (Redshirt Freshman): Played in nine games for the Wildcats, mostly on special teams, coming in as a big body up front on field goals and extra points … Also played as a reserve guard.

2009 (Freshman): Redshirted.

High School: First-team all-state for Georgia Class AAAA by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution … Good athlete for a player his size, as he has been timed just under 5.0 seconds in the 40-yard dash … Three-year starter at Alexander HS in Douglasville, Ga. … Started at tight end as a sophomore, tackle as a junior and guard as a senior … Also got some playing time in the defensive line … Two-year selection to the All-Douglas County team …Coached by Kenny Palmer … “Kevin has great feet and great speed for a player his size,” Palmer said. “He’s a hard worker who will develop into an SEC player.” … Played center for the school’s basketball team.

Personal: Born in Douglasville, Ga. … Son of Jack and Cheryl Mitchell … Major is community and leadership development.

Community Cats: Helped with the Christian Appalachian Project for Pike County (2010), the Joplin, Mo., tornado relief project, Big Blue U Move-In (2011, `12), God’s Pantry (2012) and Special Olympics (2013) … One-week educational/service trip to Ethiopia (2013).

Kevin Says … My ideal vacation spot is: the beach … If I could trade places with any athlete, it would be: Jake Long … The coolest thing about being at UK is: the BBN … The one thing I like most about football is: it teaches you a lot of life lessons … My hidden talent is: I can ride a unicycle.