BenScott

High School: Two-year all-state defensive end for Highlands HS in Fort Thomas, Ky. ? First-team all-state as a senior by The Associated Press and the Louisville Courier-Journal ? Named to the Lexington Herald-Leader ?Class of the Commonwealth? list of the top 22 seniors in Kentucky ? Three-year starter, helping Highlands win three consecutive Class AAA state championships with a composite record of 43-2 ? Named to the all-conference team for each of the three seasons ? Made 80 tackles, including nine sacks, as a senior, despite missing four games with an ankle injury ? Had 112 tackles his junior year, including 16 sacks, with four fumbles caused ? First-team all-state by the AP after his junior year ? Garnered 62 tackles, including 11 sacks, with two fumbles caused during his sophomore campaign ? ?We labeled some of our practice tapes ?The Ben Scott Show? because our offensive linemen couldn?t block him,? said Highlands Coach Dale Mueller ? Played in the Kentucky-Tennessee High School All-Star Game ? One of two Highlands players to sign with UK this year, along with Brett Hamblen ? A three-year letterman in track ? Displays an excellent combination of strength and speed, competing in the shot put and 100-yard dash ? Added the 110-meter high hurdles during his senior year ? Has handled 350 pounds in the bench press and 450 pounds in the squat lift ? Committed early to Kentucky and did not seriously consider other schools.

Personal: Full name is Benjamin Michael Scott ? Born 10-7-82 in Cincinnati ? Son of Mike and Mary Scott ? Plans a major in business.