StevenBorden

* SEC Academic Honor Roll (2013)

Contending with Ronnie Shields for the starting role at tight end … His nice blend of size and athleticism enables him to play tight end or wide receiver … Former junior-college player who enrolled in January 2013.

2013 (Junior): Three catches for 63 yards and a touchdown on the year … Scoring catch came in UK’s win over Alabama State, racing down the sideline to grab a 38-yard touchdown … Played in all 12 games.
Junior College: Second-team all-conference tight end at Kilgore (Texas) College … Caught 11 passes as a sophomore for 181 yards, a 16.5-yard average, and four touchdowns … Coached at Kilgore by J.J. Eckert.
At Southwestern Assemblies: Played defensive end during the 2010 season at Southwestern Assemblies of God, an NAIA school in Waxahachie, Texas … Made 35 tackles, featuring 7.5 tackles for loss, including 3.5 quarterback sacks.
High School: Played his senior season as a defensive end at Waxahachie High School, helping team to a 12-1 record and the quarterfinals of the state Class AAAA playoffs … Earned first-team all-district honors … Coached at Waxahachie by David Ream … Played three seasons at Santa Clarita Christian High School in California as a quarterback, receiver and linebacker … Coached at Santa Clarita by Garrick Moss … Also played basketball in high school.
Personal: Born in Atlanta, Ga. … Son of Steve and Sue Borden … Major is in integrated strategic communications.
Community Cats: Participated in an event with the Special Olympics (2013) … Helped with service event at Elkhorn Calvary Church (2014).
Steven Says … If I could trade places with any athlete, it would be: Kelly Slater … Other than the NFL, my dream job is: professional surfer … My game-day superstition is: putting on my left cleat first … The coolest thing about being at UK is: the game day atmosphere and the fact that we have the best fans in the country … The one thing I like most about football is: the intensity and competition.