RyanPartidge

Junior College: Played one season at Golden West College in Huntington Beach, Calif. … Caught 41 passes for 472 yards and three touchdowns, earning first-team all-conference honors … Also punted for his team … Coached by Ray Shackleford … Chose Kentucky over Fresno State and California.

High School: Two-year starter at Amador Valley HS in Pleasanton, Calif. … First-team all-league both years … Played tight end, wide receiver, running back, safety, and punter … As a senior, caught 35 passes for 650 yards and added 350 rushing yards, scoring 16 touchdowns … Had 11 interceptions … Best game featured 165 receiving yards and 101 rushing yards, along with touchdowns on a punt return, interception, and pass reception … Caught 25 passes for 490 yards and seven TDs as a junior, adding six interceptions on defense … Team advanced to the semifinals of the North Coast sectional playoffs his senior year … Named a Northern California Shrine Team All-Star … Coached by Rick Sira … Three-year baseball letterman, playing shortstop and pitcher … Earned all-league honors in that sport.

Personal: Full name is Ryan Michael Partridge … Born 2-5-84 in San Jose, Calif. … Son of Brent and Cheri Partridge … Ryan’s father and five uncles played Division I college football … One uncle, Rick Partridge, played for nine teams during an eight-year NFL career … Another uncle, Jeff Partridge, played for the Los Angeles Express of the USFL … Plans a major in communications … Plays keyboards in a band, “Maxwell Heartache,” and has made several public appearances.