JacobRussell

After playing the 2010 season at Eastern Kentucky, he decided to follow a lifelong dream by transferring to Kentucky … Went through spring practice but will not be eligible to play this season because of the transfer rule … Has good size, a strong arm and the ability to make plays with his legs … Also impressed the coaches with his intelligence and work ethic.

At Eastern Kentucky: Played in seven games as a true freshman for the Colonels in 2010 … Completed 12 of 26 passes for 125 yards … Rushed 36 times for a net 84 yards and two touchdowns.

High School: Class AAAAA Player of the Year as a senior at Anderson County High School in Lawrenceburg, Ky. … Second-team all-state by the Louisville Courier-Journal and also tabbed for the Lexington Herald-Leader “Class of the Commonwealth” … Four-year starter … Helped guide the team to the playoffs all four seasons, including the second round his junior season … Completed 56.5 percent of his passes for 6,733 yards and 65 touchdowns in high school … Also ran for 823 yards and 38 TDs … Coached by Mark Peach …. All-around athlete who also lettered in basketball as a forward and baseball as a first baseman and pitcher … Received all-state honors in all three sports … The school’s all-time scoring leader in basketball … Had a perfect 4.0 GPA in high school.

Personal: Born in Versailles, Ky. … Parents are Eddie and Judy Russell …
Plans a major in marketing.