BudDupree

* All-SEC second team by AP, Phil Steele’s College Football (2013)
* All-SEC third team by College Sports Madness (2013)
* Sophomore All-America second team by CollegeFootballNews.com (2012)
* All-SEC third team by Phil Steele’s College Football, CollegeFootballMadness.com (2012)

Standout performer has earned All-SEC mention each of the last two seasons … Has played both end and linebacker throughout his career, a testament ot his combination of size, strength, speed and athleticism … Also has a knack for making the big play … Finished in the top 10 in the SEC in quarterback sacks each of the past two seasons … Often seen putting in extra work after practice to further develop his skills … Has added approximately 15 pounds over the last year through his work in the weight room … Has played in 35 games, starting 26 consecutive … Has made at least three tackles in every game he has started … Had a unique experience in May as he spent a week in Ethiopia on an educational/service trip.

2013 (Junior): Finished second on the team with 61 tackles, adding a team-best 9.5 tackles for loss and seven sacks … Also forced two fumbles and had three quarterback hurries and a pass breakup … Finished the season sixth in the SEC in sacks … Posted a career-high 13 tackles against Mississippi State with one sack and two tackles for loss … The 13 tackles were the most by a UK defensive lineman since game-by-game records were available back to 1993 … Started all 11 games he played and had a tackle-for-loss or a sack in eight of the 11 games.
2012 (Sophomore): Started all 12 games … Totaled 91 tackles, 10th in the SEC … Made 12.5 tackles for loss and 6.5 quarterback sacks, seventh in the league in both categories … Had a season-high 12 tackles vs. WKU … Also hit double figures with 10 tackles at Tennessee, including a career-best three tackles for loss … His eight stops in the win over Samford featured a career-high two sacks.
2011 (Freshman): Played in all 12 games, starting the last three … Made 21 tackles, 14 of which came in his three starting assignments … High of five tackles came at Vanderbilt and Georgia … Had 2.5 quarterback sacks, one vs. Ole Miss and VU, plus a shared sack in the win over Tennessee … Added two pass breakups and a fumble recovery.
High School: First-team all-state as a senior as chosen by the Georgia Sports Writers Association and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution … Four-year starter at tight end and three-year starter at defensive end … Has the athletic ability to play either side of the ball in college … Had more than 1,000 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns as a senior, along with 62 tackles and 10 quarterback sacks … Starred at Wilkinson County High School in Irwinton, Ga. … Team went 11-3 his senior year and 10-4 as a sophomore, advancing to the Class A state semifinals each season … One of the nation’s top 50 tight ends by Scout.com … Coached by Jeb Stewart … “Alvin has a great work ethic,” Stewart said. “He’s a great leader, verbally and by his actions. When he gets to college and concentrates on one sport, he’s going to really blossom.” … Also a basketball standout, helped lead Wilkinson County to the Class A state championship his senior year … Named to the All-Middle Georgia Team … Member of the Future Business Leaders of America … Honor-roll student.
Personal: Born in Macon, Ga. … Son of Sophia Stephens and Alvin Dupree Sr. … Major is community and leadership development.
Community Cats: Participated in the Big Blue U Move-In (2011, `12) and God’s Pantry (2012, `13). …. Participated in a one-week service/educational trip to Ethiopia in May, 2014.
Bud Says … I wear uniform number 2 because: I’m trying to be number 1 but I am working like I am number 2 … Other than the NFL, my dream job is: entrepreneur … I couldn’t live without my: family … If I could witness any event, past, present or future, it would be: to see how Jesus helped people in person … My favorite part of game day is: the feeling after a win … Something people might not know about me is: I love dogs … What’s the best advice you’ve ever received? Don’t worry about what people think.