MatthewNapier

2020 – Junior

• Saw his first action of the season at Florida

2019 – Sophomore

• Saw his first collegiate action vs. UT Martin

2018 – Freshman

• Practiced with the team

High School

• Four-year letter winner and starter at left tackle for head coach Mike Bowlin at East Jessamine
• Helped lead the Jaguars to a 7-3 overall record in both his junior and senior season
• Earned All-State honorable mention honors in 2017 by the Courier Journal
• Participated in the 2017 Blue-Grey All-American Bowl in Dallas
• Also a member of the basketball and track & field teams

Community Cats

• Volunteered at Dunbar High School

Personal

• Born in Lexington, Kentucky
• Son of Angel and DeWayne Napier
• Siblings are Elizabeth, Emily, Kaitlynn, Linzey, and Stacey
• Major is family sciences with a minor in communication

Matthew Says

• His nickname is “Big Napes”
• He chose Kentucky because it’s home
• Besides playing football, he loves fishing on the weekends and working with kids
• The most famous person he’s ever met is Anthony Davis