CharlesMustafaa

Originally a defensive end, he moved to tackle in 2008 … Has worked hard to gain approximately 30 pounds since his arrival … Missed the 2007 season because of a knee injury.

2008 (Redshirt Freshman): Did not see game action.

2007 (Freshman): Redshirted after having a knee injury.

High School: Athletic defensive end for Westlake HS in Atlanta, Ga. … Also played some tight end during his career in addition to his primary role as a defensive end … Made 61 tackles his senior year, with three quarterback sacks and one fumble recovery … Helped team advance to the second round of the state playoffs his senior year … Coached by Dallas Allen … “Charles has his best football in front of him,” Allen said. “As he gets bigger, faster, and stronger he will be a force to be reckoned with. He has the ability to get up the field and also can develop into a run-stopper.” … A four-year letterman in baseball, playing first base … Played for an all-star team during the summer, the Carolina Hurricanes, which won the World Series for their playing division … Member of the Key Club and Future Business Leaders of America … Charles picked Kentucky over Mississippi State, Troy, and Kent State.

Personal: Born in Detroit, Mich. … Son of Najee and Celeste Mustafaa … Comes from a family with a great tradition in athletics … Najee Mustafaa was a defensive back at Georgia Tech and went on to a seven-year career in the National Football League with Minnesota, Cleveland, and Oakland … Najee had been recruited by UK in high school, which led him to interest his son in the Wildcats … A cousin, Derek Smith, played basketball at the University of Louisville and played pro ball for nine seasons in the National Basketball Association with the San Diego/Los Angeles Clippers, Sacramento, Philadelphia, and Boston … Another cousin, Tray Rutland, played football at Mississippi State … Major is family science.