BradPyatt

Appeared rejuvenated in the spring after going through off-season foot surgery ? Was able to participate in practice and made significant progress toward returning to full speed ? Finished the spring No. 2 at the ?Z? receiver position ? Gifted receiver who could be a big bonus if he his able to play ? Has played in 13 games, starting seven.

2000 (Sophomore): Played in the first two games ? Caught one pass for one yard.

1999 (Freshman): Played in every game and drew seven starting assignments ? Caught 21 passes for 207 yards and two touchdowns ? Caught four passes for 59 yards at South Carolina, including a 27-yard touchdown reception that was his longest play of the season ? Caught five balls for 48 yards vs. Louisville ? Production in the second half of the season tailed off while he battled an injured foot, as he caught only four passes for 15 yards in the last five regular-season games.

High School: All-America wide receiver as chosen by Alliance Sports and SuperPrep, PrepStar, and Student Sports magazines … Honorable-mention All-America by USA Today … Also one of SuperPrep?s top 10 prospects in the 11-state Midlands region … First-team all-state choice as a junior and senior by the Rocky Mountain News and Denver Post … Three-year starter at West HS in Arvada, Colo. … Senior year stats include 40 catches for 926 yards, 23.2 yards per catch, and 16 touchdowns … Caught 60 passes as a junior, good for 1,330 yards, 22.2 yards per reception, and 21 touchdowns … Team advanced to the state playoffs all three years, including a Class AAAAA state championship his junior year … Also played defensive back and notched 13 career interceptions … Returned 12 kicks for touchdowns during his career, including 10 punt return TDs and two kickoff return TDs … Said one opposing coach, ?I?d rather go for it on fourth-and-20 deep in my own territory than kick the ball to him (Pyatt). He?s as good a kick returner as has ever come out of this state. Every game he plays in you have to figure he?s going to break at least two plays of 50 yards or longer.? … Three-year all-conference pick and was chosen for offense, defense, and special teams … Coached by Dave Logan … Ran track as a junior … Best times included 10.5 seconds in the 100-meter dash and 21.7 in the 200-meter dash, both timed electronically … Won the district in both events as a junior, advancing to the state meet … All-conference centerfielder in baseball as a sophomore … Has been a tutor in special education classes and a Special Olympics volunteer … Chose UK over Southern California, Miami (Fla.), and Colorado.

Personal: Full name is Bradley James Pyatt … Last name is pronounced ?PIE-att? ? Born 4-16-80 in Arvada … Son of Ben and Kathy Pyatt … Major is undecided.

Pyatt Career Statistics

YearPositionG-GSRec.Yds.Avg.TDLong1999Wide Rec.11-7212079.92 272000Wide Rec.2-0111.001Totals13-7222089.5227