2012 University of Kentucky Football Media Guide

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KHALID HENDERSON

High School: Linebacker combines good size with outstanding athleticism … Has been timed as fast as 4.51 seconds in the 40-yard dash ... Four-year letterman, three-year starter at Pebblebrook HS in Mableton, Ga. … Made 85 tackles with three interceptions as a senior … Also played running back and wide receiver … Scored 10 offensive touchdowns and three defensive TDs in high school … All-county selection … The No. 19 outside linebacker in the nation by ESPN and the No. 17 prospect in Georgia … Rated as the No. 51 outside linebacker in the nation by Scout.com … One of the top-60 prospects in Georgia by 24/7 Sports … Chosen for a national all-star game but did not play … Coached by Randall Smith … Participated in track, competing in the 100- and 200-meter dashes, 110- and 300-meter hurdles, the long jump and triple jump … National Honor Society … Participated in community service activities, including mentoring children, with the American Legion and South Fulton Masonic Lodge. Personal: Born in Austell, Ga. … Named is pronounced “kah-LEED” … Son of Jacquia Henderson, Larry Conley and Valencia Conley … Interested in a major in kinesiology.

THE WILDCATS

Linebacker, 6-1, 220, Fr-HS Mableton, Ga. (Pebblebrook)

T.J. JONES Offensive Lineman, 6-6, 290, Fr-HS Myrtle Beach, S.C. (Myrtle Beach)

JOSH HARRIS Defensive Back, 6-0, 195, Fr-HS Maysville, Ky. (Mason County) High School: Versatile athlete … His multiple skills were displayed at Mason County (Ky.) High School, where he played running back, receiver, linebacker and defensive back … Four-year starter … A secondteam preseason All-American by MaxPreps prior to his senior year … Rushed for 2,848 yards and 42 touchdowns in his career, despite missing most of his senior season because of injury … Totaled 582 receiving yards and eight TDs … Also threw a couple of touchdown passes … Totaled 287 tackles and six fumble recoveries as a linebacker on defense … Team went 9-2 his junior season and 10-1 as a sophomore … All-state as a junior … One of the nation’s top-60 running backs as chosen by Scout.com … The No. 2 prospect in Kentucky by SuperPrep … Coached by David Buchanan … Also played basketball, golf and ran track in high school … Helped his team to two appearances in the Sweet 16 basketball state tournament … His 4x400-meter relay team won the state as a sophomore … Posted a 3.98 grade-point average, making only one “B” in high school … Member of Teens Against Tobacco Use, the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America and Students Against Drunk Driving. Personal: Son of Larry and Tracci Harris … Born in Bowling Green, Ky. … Larry played college football at Western Kentucky, where he was coached by current Wildcat assistant Mike Cassity … An uncle, Delaney Fonas, also played football at WKU … Plans a major in engineering.

High School: Offensive line prospect who projects as a tackle on the collegiate level … Played tackle at Myrtle Beach (S.C.) HS … Helped his team win at least 11 games every season … Myrtle Beach won the Class AAA state championship his junior and freshman years with a 14-1 record each campaign … State quarterfinalist as a senior with an 11-2 mark … 13-2 record and state runner-up his soph season … Three-year starter at offensive tackle … Also saw action on defense … All-district performer … Won area Lineman of the Week honors four times … Rated the No. 23 prospect in South Carolina by 24/7 Sports and No. 28 in the state by Rivals.com … No. 34 in South Carolina by SuperPrep … One of the nation’s top-100 offensive tackles by 24/7 and Scout.com … Coached by Mickey Wilson … Also played basketball and was most valuable player in a couple of in-season tournaments … Honor-roll student and a member of the DECA club. Personal: Born in Myrtle Beach, S.C. … Son of Carla Jones … Considering a major in computer science.

A.J. LEGREE Wide Receiver, 6-1, 178, Fr-HS Fort White, Fla. (Fort White) High School: Gifted wide receiver combines passcatching skills with the athletic ability of a state-champion high jumper … Four-year starter at wide receiver and cornerback at Fort White (Fla.) HS … As a senior, caught 47 passes for 698 yards and 10 touchdowns … Made six interceptions on defense, returning two for touchdowns … First-team all-state in Class AAA by The Associated Press … Named the Area Player of the Year by the Gainesville Sun … Helped Fort White to an 8-4 record and second

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