JamilParis

2006 (Freshman): Played in eight games … Missed the remainder of the contests from the effects of a sprained knee … Made four tackles during the season … Had a season high of two stops in the Music City Bowl win over Clemson and also caused and recovered a fumble on one play … Recorded a sack vs. Florida in a crucial fourth-down situation.

High School: Highly talented defensive end … The nation’s No. 13 weakside end and the No. 57 prospect in Florida by Rivals.com … All-South Region by PrepStar … Played two years at Sebastian River HS in Sebastian, Fla. … Has impressive physical abilities and was timed as fast as 4.54 seconds in the 40-yard dash … Coached by Randy Bethel … “Jamil has range and speed,” Bethel said. “He’s eager to learn. His first two steps are extremely quick. When he gets his second move down completely, he’ll be a great pass rusher.” … Won an award for student of the month … Decided on Kentucky after also considering Ohio State, Florida, and Kansas.

Personal: Born in Vero Beach, Fla. … Son of Chiquita Smith and Tressie Flemming … Name is pronounced “ja-MEL” … Currently enrolled in undergraduate studies.

Community Cats: Participated in events at the Fayette County Schools Summer VERB Finale and at Johnson Elementary School (2006).

Paris Career Statistics

Year  Pos.     G-GS Tackles TFL-Yds. Sacks-Yds. FF FR2006  Def. End 8-0     4    0.5-2      0.5-2     1  1