ThaddeusSnodgrass

Would likely have played last season as a true freshman but was held
back by some minor injuries … Put the redshirt season to good use by
adding 10 pounds, improving his physicality … Made some big plays
during spring practice, including a long touchdown catch in one of the
open scrimmages … Graduated from high school a semester early, in
December 2013, and enrolled at Kentucky in January ‘14.
2014 (Freshman): Redshirted.
High School:
Four-star prospect by all the national recruiting services … Rivals.com
ranked him No. 13 in the state of Ohio while ESPN.com praised him for
his impressive speed, route running, ability to catch in traffic and a
knack for getting yards after the catch … Four-year letterman and
three-year starter at Springfield (Ohio) HS … Caught 29 passes for 535
yards and six touchdowns as a senior … Snagged 18 balls for
approximately 400 yards as a junior … Two-year member of the Greater
Western Ohio Conference and two-year special mention All-Southwest Ohio …
Played in the Offense-Defense All-America Bowl following his senior
season … Coached by Eric Gillespie … “Thaddeus is extremely athletic,
running 4.33 (seconds) in the 40 (yard dash). His explosive athletic
ability gives him all the potential in the world to be a great player in
college.” … Scout.com recruiting analyst Dave Berk wrote that Snodgrass
“brings great speed to the field with the ability to beat defenders at
the line of scrimmage with a quick move.” … Three-year member of the
track team, running the 100- and 200-meter dashes … Honor-roll student …
Tabbed Kentucky over West Virginia, Louisville and South Carolina.
Personal:
Born in Springfield, Ohio … Son of Rentia Snodgrass and Thaddeus
Traylor … A cousin, Keith Traylor, played 16 years in the NFL with
Miami, New England, Chicago, Denver, Kansas City and Green Bay … Another
cousin, Mykel Traylor-Bennett, plays football at Akron … Major is
community and leadership development.          
Thaddeus Says …
I wear uniform number 10 because: DeSean Jackson … I couldn’t live
without my: family … Other than the NFL, my dream job is: sports
commentator … My favorite part of game day is: winning … My
non-sports talent is: pretty good shower singer … Were you named after
someone? My dad.