ChandlerBurden

Returning starter at left tackle … Missed the BBVA Compass Bowl because of shoulder surgery but was able to return to full contact in the spring … His transition from defensive end to offensive tackle last season went very well … Played his first two years at defensive end … Has outstanding strength … Has played in 31 games with 14 starts.

2010 (Junior): Played 12 games, starting 11 … UK ranked fourth in the SEC in total offense and second in fewest quarterback sacks allowed.

2009 (Sophomore): Played in all 13 games at defensive end … Started against Miami, South Carolina and vs. Clemson in the Music City Bowl … Totaled nine tackles … Made a career-high five stops against Alabama, including a tackle for loss.

2008 (Freshman): Played in six games as a reserve defensive end and on special teams.

High School: Athletic lineman who also won state championships in track and field … Played both offense and defense at La Salle HS in Cincinnati, Ohio … Two-year member of the highly competitive Greater Catholic League in the Cincinnati area … Honorable-mention All-Southwest Ohio as a senior … Played nose tackle and end while on defense … Has been timed below 5.0 in the 40-yard dash, an excellent clocking for a lineman … Named to an “All-Combine Team” in Cincinnati, an event which featured players from multiple states … Coached by Tom Grippa … Won the state championship in the shot put and discus throw as a senior, competing in the largest classification in Ohio … Best discus throw was 192 feet, 6 inches … Top shot put was 61 feet, 2½ inches … Advanced to the state meet and finished in the top 10 in both events as a junior … Honor-roll student.

Personal: Born in Hamilton, Ohio … Son of Chris Burden and Lynette Burden … Has several relatives who live in the Lexington area and already were Kentucky fans … Major is history.