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2016 – Sophomore

Missed the final nine games with a back injury
Missed most of the New Mexico State game after suffering a back injury after the first offensive series
Had three touchdown passes in a quarter vs. Southern Miss, becoming the first UK quarterback to achieve the feat since Andre’ Woodson had three touchdown passes against Florida Atlantic on Sept. 29, 2007
First player to have four touchdown passes in a half since Woodson against Florida on Oct. 20, 2007
Ended the USM game with career highs in several categories: 323 yards passing and four touchdowns
His 323 passing yards vs. USM were the fifth-most in school history in a season opener
His four touchdown passes were the most in a season opener since Tim Couch against Louisville, Sept. 5, 1998. Couch had seven touchdown passes that game
His 323 passing yards are the most for a UK quarterback with 15 completions or less in school history
Named to the SEC Academic Honor Roll

2015 – R-Freshman

Played in five games, making the final two starts of the season, a win over Charlotte and the season finale vs. Louisville
Connected on 35-of-70 passes for 364 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions.
Also rushed 25 times for a net of 81 yards, including one touchdown
Came off the bench at Mississippi State to complete 7-of-9 passes for 42 yards, also rushing three times for 20 yards
Was 1-for-2 off the bench at Georgia
In relief at Vanderbilt, was 5-for-8 with 60 yards and his first career touchdown, also rushing four times for 26 yards
Made his first career start in a win over Charlotte, completing 16-of-29 passes for 129 yards
Second career start came vs. Louisville, throwing for 128 yards

2014 – Freshman

High School

One of the most prolific performers in Kentucky high school history
Strong-armed, accurate passer who also made plays with his legs
Four-year letterman and three-year starter at Conner HS in Hebron, Ky.
Led Conner to the state quarterfinals as a sophomore and the second round of the playoffs as a junior and senior
During his career, completed 65.9 percent of his passes for 6,264 yards and 62 touchdowns
Ran for 3,931 yards and 51 TDs
Threw for 2,671 yards and 34 scores during stellar senior season
First-team all-state by The Associated Press
Named to the “Class of the Commonwealth” team by the Lexington Herald-Leader
Finalist for “Mr. Football”
District Player of the Year
Four-star prospect according to Rivals, Scout and ESPN
The No. 1 prospect in Kentucky according to Rivals and the No. 5 quarterback in the nation
Attended the Elite 11 Quarterback Camp during the summer of 2013, where he earned a No. 7 final ranking
Played in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio in January, 2014 where he completed 4 of 6 passes for 54 yards and led two touchdown drives for the winning West team
Coached by Dave Trosper
All-district honoree in basketball
Honor-roll student
Member of the Future Business Leaders of America and did community service work with the Never Give Up Foundation
After numerous scholarship offers, chose Kentucky over South Carolina and Tennessee

Personal

Born in Edgewood, Ky.
Son of Terry and Ellie Barker
Graduated from high school in December 2013 and enrolled in January of ‘14
Was an early commitment to UK so he could help encourage other high-school stars to come to Lexington
Played a lead role in uniting his signing class through social media and with frequent visits to UK during recruiting periods
Graduated in May of 2017 with a degree in integrated strategic communication and is currently working on a master’s degree in public financial management at the Martin School of Public Administration

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