THE WILDCATS
2011 (Freshman): Redshirted with a knee injury. High School: Offensive versatility is the hallmark of this prospect … Played wide receiver, tailback, quarterback and also returned kicks for Gadsden City High School … Participating in Class AAAAAA, the largest classification in Alabama, he helped Gadsden City to the state playoff quarterfinals as a senior and the state semifinals as a junior … Four-year letterman, three-year starter … Named to the Birmingham News “Super Seniors” list of the top-12 seniors in Alabama … As a senior, caught 27 passes for 483 yards and four touchdowns … Snagged 14 passes for 287 yards, a 20.5-yard average, and three TDs as a junior … Played in the Alabama-Mississippi High School All-Star Game, helping Bama to the victory … The nation’s No. 62 wide receiver by Scout.com … One of the top-20 prospects in Alabama by Rivals.com … Coached by Joe Billingsley … “Daryl has excellent athletic ability and the potential to be as good as he wants,” Billingsley said. “He has excellent hands, vision and yards after the catch.” … Also played basketball in high school …Honor-roll student. Personal: Born in Gadsden, Ala. … Son of Linda Lindsey and Daryl Collins Sr. … Has two cousins, Dre Kirkpatrick and Jerrell Harris, who played football at Alabama … Currently enrolled in undergraduate studies. Community Cats: Participated with the Big Blue U Move-In (2011) ... Helped with an event for God’s Pantry (2012). Daryl Says ... My nickname is: Dee ... I couldn’t live without: my family ... What non-football sporting event would you like to attend? Softball game ... The one thing I like most about football is: playing in front of a huge crowd on Saturday nights ... My hidden talent is: ability to jump ... Something people might not know about me is: I can turn a backwards flip.
GABE CORRELL Tight End, 6-5, 231, Sr-2L Cincinnati, Ohio (Anderson/Fork Union Military Academy) Sees considerable action on special teams ... Also provides veteran depth at tight end ... Has played in 27 games ... A third-generation Wildcat ... His grandfather, Ray Correll, played at UK from 1951-53, was a first-team AllAmerican, and is a retired-jersey honoree ... His father, Steve, was a Wildcat in the 1970s. 2011 (Junior): Played in all 12 games ... Made four tackles in kick coverage. 2010 (Sophomore): Performed well for UK on special teams, playing in 12 games … Had six tackles on the year, including two solo stops. 2009 (Redshirt Freshman): Played in three games ... Caught a 15-yard pass in the win vs. Miami (Ohio) ... Offensive Scout Team Player of the Week twice during the season. 2008 (Freshman): Redshirted ... Offensive Scout Team Player of the Week in preparation for the UK win over Norfolk State. Prep School: Played the 2007 season at Fork Union (Va.) Military Academy ... Helped the team to a 10-2 record ... Coached by John Shuman. High School: Three-year starter at Anderson High School ... Helped lead the team to a share of the conference title as a senior ... As a senior tight end caught 11 passes for 180 yards … Against Milford made a huge impact with five catches 88 yards and a touchdown … Coached by Vince Suriano … A three-year letterman on the basketball team at power forward ... Named first team all-conference as a senior ... Named to academic honor roll ... Member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes and the Character Education Team. Personal: Born in Cincinnati, Ohio … Son of Steve and Lisa Correll …
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84 GABE CORRELL Gabe is a third-generation Wildcat, see above ... Major is agricultural economics ... Avid bass fisherman. Community Cats: Participated with the Big Blue U Move-In (2011). Gabe Says … My nickname is: The Bassmaster ... My favorite college class so far: Art Education ... Other than the NFL, my dream job is: commercial real estate company owner ... If I could talk to anyone on Skype it would be: Jesus … The coolest thing about being at UK is: being a part of a Kentucky sports program where fans are loving and always supportive … The one thing I like most about football is: the brotherhood and hard work that we put in together that you won’t forget the rest of your life ... Something people might not know about me is: I am one of nine kids … My hidden talent is: I’m a world-class whistler ... My favorite saying by Coach Phillips is: “Be a pro, take a professional approach to everything you do in life.”
Correll Career Statistics Year 2009 2010 2011 Totals
Position Tight End Tight End Tight End
G-GS 3-0 12-0 12-0 27-0
Rec. 1 0 0 1
Yds. 15 0 0 15
Avg. 15.0 --15.0
TD 0 0 0 0
Long 15 --15