PatrickLigon

– SEC Academic Honor Roll (2012)

His strong blocking earned him playing time last season … Has become more of a force as a pass receiver as he caught three passes for 27 yards and a touchdown in the Blue/White Spring Game … Moved to tight end in 2011 … Had played two seasons in the defensive line before the switch … Has played in 12 games during his career, including two starts.

2012 (Junior): Played in eight games, seeing more action as the season progressed … Started against Missouri and Vanderbilt.

2011 (Sophomore): Made the move from the defensive line to tight end.

2010 (Redshirt Freshman): Received reps in four games, including Kentucky’s upset win over top-10 ranked South Carolina in Lexington … Recovered a fumble against Western Kentucky University.

2009 (Freshman): Redshirted … Named Defensive Scout Team Player of the Week once during the season.

High School: Was a big-play performer at Christian Brothers High School in Memphis … His 60 tackles during his senior season featured a whopping 20 tackles for loss and eight quarterback sacks … Also caused three fumbles and had eight quarterback hurries … Named All-Metro Memphis and all-region … Also chosen All-Super Prep Conference, which is a league comprised of large private schools … Led the conference in tackles for loss and was second in sacks … Team went to the state playoffs his junior and senior seasons … Played in the Liberty Bowl High School All-Star Game … Coached by Kevin Locastro … “Patrick is a big, strong, physical player,” Locastro said. “He’s an extremely hard worker, coachable and has a big upside.” … Originally committed to his hometown school of Memphis before changing his mind and opting for the Wildcats … Participated in the shot put for the track and field team … Finished third in the state as a sophomore and junior.

Personal: Born in Memphis, Tenn. … Son of David and Margaret Ligon … Patrick comes from a football family … His father, David, played at Memphis … His brother, David, played at Tennessee … An uncle, Mike Vogel, played at Texas … A cousin, Scott Vogel, played at Memphis … Patrick’s grandfather, Don Vogel, played at Texas A&I … Major is agricultural economics.

Community Cats: Participated in the Big Blue U Move-In (2012).

Patrick Says … My nickname is: Daddy … Favorite college course so far: Dinosaurs and Disasters … Other than the NFL, my dream job is: host the TV show River Monsters … What non-football sporting event would you like to attend? Olympics … If I could talk to anyone on Skype it would be: George Washington … The one thing I like most about football is: everything … My hidden talent is: air guitar.