TravisDay

Enrolled at Kentucky in January after sitting out the fall as a “grayshirt” … Originally signed with Kentucky in Feb. 2002 … Received a trial at outside linebacker in the spring and the coaching staff plans to keep him at that position … Played some linebacker in high school and runs well for a player his size.

High School: An all-region and all-city pick as a senior at Carver HS in Columbus, Ga. … Three-year starter at Carver … At various times in his career, he played tackle, end, and linebacker on defense and tackle and tight end on offense … Honorable-mention all-city as a sophomore and junior … Team’s Most Outstanding Offensive Player as a junior and Most Outstanding Defensive Player as a senior … Career statistics feature 404 tackles, 15 quarterback sacks, three interceptions (including one returned for a touchdown), and seven fumble recoveries … Combines size and strength with excellent speed, as he has been timed at 4.7 seconds in the 40-yard dash … Coached by Wallace Davis, who has helped produce approximately 50 Division I-A players, including three future National Football League players, during his term as head coach … Travis was a three-year letterman in track and field, competing in the shot put and discus throw … Finished fourth in the region in the discus … Member of Future Business Leaders of America, Spanish Club, VICA Club, and Co-President of the “C” Club for the school’s athletes … Plans to enroll at UK in Jan. 2003.

Personal: Full name is Travis Jamoya Day … Born 5-29-84 in Columbus, Ga. … Son of Tommy and Mary Day … Major is undecided.