OsazeIdumwonyi

Will compete for the open starting job at center … Came to UK as a possible offensive or defensive lineman, the coaches have slotted him on offense … Also has seen practice action at guard.

2009 (Redshirt Freshman): Practiced with the team but did not see game action … Named Offensive Scout Team Player of the Week once during the season.

2008 (Freshman): Redshirted.

High School: Athletic lineman who excelled on both sides of the ball at Cedar Hill (Tex.) HS … Could end up on offense or defense at UK … Started in the offensive line his junior year when his team went 16-0 and won the Class AAAAA state championship … Chosen for the all-district team as a senior … Noted for his quickness and explosion at the snap … Has run the 40-yard dash under 5.0 seconds, according to Cedar Hill Coach Joey McGuire, an outstanding time for a lineman … Originally played tight end but became a lineman as he matured … Two-year starter at offensive guard … Participated in his school’s powerlifting team … Top lifts include 650 pounds in the squat and 330 in the bench press … Listed as the No. 12 center in the nation by Rivals.com and the No. 62 player in the talent-rich state of Texas … Scout.com tabs him among the nation’s top-125 offensive guards.

Personal: Born in Houston, Texas … Name is pronounced “o-SAH-zay
id-oom-WAH-ee” … Son of Barbara Taylor … Major is sociology.