< Previous38 @UKFootball Outland Trophy Watch List • Preseason Second-Team Offense All-American (Athlon Sports) • Preseason Fourth-Team All- American (Phil Steele) • Preseason First- Team All-SEC (Athlon Sports, Phil Steele, Pick Six Previews) 2019 - Sophomore n Second-team offensive tackle (PFF) n Started in all 13 games at right tackle n Had 32 knockdowns during the season n Had only one penalty in 706 snaps n Helped set single-season school records with 3,624 rushing yards, 36 rushing touchdowns, and 6.3 yards per carry n Against UT Martin, graded at 93 percent in helping lead Kentucky to two single- game school records -- 462 rushing yards and 10.3 yards per rushing attempt ... Had 13 blocks at the point of attack, including four plays that were touchdown runs ... Did not allow any QB sacks and did not have any penalties or missed assignments 2018 - Freshman n Played in nine games, starting two of the last three at left tackle n UK set season highs with 56 points, 601 yards total offense, 29 first downs and 340 rushing yards at Louisville ... Graded at 84 percent ... Had no penalties or missed assignments and did not allow any quarterback sacks ... Credited with 16 blocks at the point of attack, including three long touchdown runs – Benny Snell’s 24-yard TD, A.J. Rose’s 75-yard untouched TD dash, and Kavosiey Smoke’s 37-yard TD High School n Rated the 101st best player in the country and No. 16 offensive tackle as a four-star recruit by 247Sports n Rated a four-star by ESPN and a three-star by Rivals n Rivals rated him the No. 21 recruit in prospect-laden Ohio n 247Sports rated him one of the Top 20 offensive tackles in the country n Played at the powerhouse St. Ignatius program in Cleveland, which has won 11 state championships and three national championships under the direction of legendary coach Chuck Kyle n Selected to play in the U.S. Army All- American game n Chose Kentucky over Penn State, UCLA and UT Personal n Born in Youngstown, Ohio n Son of Mandy Headrick n Major is kinesiology Kinnard UP CLOSE Darian SAYS n His nickname is "D.K." n The best part of being a Kentucky Wildcat is the love and family bonds he has with the Big Blue Nation and his teammates n Other than playing in the NFL, his dream job is to train athletes n If he could eat only three foods for the rest of his life, he would eat steak, chicken alfredo and kettle corn n Most people don't know that he is related to Dolly Parton 6-5 n 345 n Jr-2L n Knoxville, Tenn. #70 n OT DARIAN KINNARD @UKSportsNetwork 39 2019 - Junior n Played in all 13 games with two starts vs. Miss. State and South Carolina n Totaled 24 tackles with three PBUs, one sack, one TFL and one interception n Had a career-best five tackles in the wins over Arkansas and UT Martin n Earned his first career start at Mississippi State ... Made his first UK interception in the second quarter, with a 39-yard return n Mid-year enrollee n First name pronounced “QUAN-dray” Junior College n Signed with Eastern Arizona Community College out of high school in 2016 n As a sophomore in 2017, totaled 50 tackles, a league-high six interceptions, one for a touchdown, and a fumble recovery as a safety for the Monsters n Earned 2017 All-WSFL All-League honors n Helped Eastern Arizona win the Salt City Bowl game n Chose Kentucky over Utah and Oregon High School n Former wide receiver in high school n Helped Glynn Academy go 11-2 as a senior in 2016, including undefeated in region play n Named GHSA Region 2-6A All-State Honorable Mention as a wide receiver n Played for head coach Rocky Hidalgo Personal n Born in Brunswick, Georgia n Son of Karen and Andre Mosely n Siblings are Shae Culpepper, Amiya Mosely, Andre Mosely and Antonio Mosely n Major is community and leadership development Mosely UP CLOSE Quandre SAYS n His nickname is "Q" n He chose Kentucky because it was the best fit for him to become a man n The thing he's looking forward to the most this season is playing and fulfilling his dreams n After his football career, he would like to help kids have a better life n If he had a hashtag to describe himself it would be #DontSleeponQ n His sports heroes are Michael Vick and Cam Newton 6-2 n 185 n Sr-1L n Brunswick, Ga. #21 n DB QUANDRE MOSELY 40 @UKFootball 2019 - r-Sophomore (Team Captain) n Named to the inaugural 2019 Uplifting- Athletes Rare Disease Champion Team n One of six who were named honorable mention for CoSIDA’s 2019 Mayo Clinic Comeback Player of the Year Award n Nominee for the FWAA-Orange Bowl Courage Award n Named to SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll n Dean's List (Fall 2019) n Named N4A's Student-Athlete of the Month for February n Started in all 13 games 2018 - Sophomore n Redshirt season n Dean's List (Spring 2019) n Named to the SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll n Played in three games with one starting assignment vs. Middle Tennessee n In July of 2018, was diagnosed with malignant melanoma ... underwent three surgeries, followed by ongoing monthly immunotherapy treatments n Named SEC co-Defensive Player of the Week (11/19) 2017 - Freshman n Played in all 13 games with one start n Earned his first career start vs. Northwestern in the Music City Bowl n Totaled 17 tackles, 4.5 TFL, 3.5 sacks, 3 QBH and 1 blocked kick n Named SEC Special Teams Player of the week for his game-changing blocked punt vs. EMU n First UK player to block a punt since Josh Forrest vs. Alabama State in 2013 n With UK clinging to a 17-14 lead in the fourth quarter, Paschal deftly broke through the line and punter shield, also deducing the correct place and time to block a running rugby punt n Athlon Sports Preseason SEC All-Freshman Third Team Personal n Born in Washington, D.C. n Son of Clayton and LaTauna Paschal n Has one sister, Kristian, and an older brother, Travaughn, who was a linebacker for the Wildcats from 2011-14 n On track to graduate in December of 2020 with a degree in family science and a minor in coaching n Completed a year-long immunotherapy treatment plan for melanoma found on the bottom of his right foot on Aug. 7, 2019 n One of three representatives for UK football on the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) and the SEC's Football Leadership Council for 2020 Paschal UP CLOSE Josh SAYS n Nickname is "J.P." n Other than playing in the NFL, his dream job is to be a coach or counselor n The last time he was starstruck was when he saw Jennifer Lopez in person at the Today Show n His passion in life is serving others n Three word to describe him are vibe, quiet and thoughtful 6-3 n 278 n Jr-3L n Prince George's County, Md. #4 n DE JOSH PASCHAL 20-08091 MKT | JMI Football Yearbook Ad.indd 220-08091 MKT | JMI Football Yearbook Ad.indd 28/31/20 3:50 PM8/31/20 3:50 PM42 @UKFootball 2019 - Junior n Started in 12 of 13 games played n Had at least one catch in six games, totaling 11 catches for 128 yards n Integral blocker for UK's explosive running game which led the SEC and ranked fourth nationally with 278.8 rushing yards per game n Had five receptions for 50 yards, both career highs, vs. Florida n Scored his first collegiate touchdown on a fumble recovery in the end zone on the first play of the second quarter vs. Toledo 2018 - Sophomore n Played in all 13 games with two starts vs. MTSU and Louisville n Earned his first career start vs. MTSU and had a 29-yard catch, the longest of his career 2017 - r-Freshman n Played in all 13 games n Caught three passes for 40 yards, including a career-high two catches for 34 yards in the Music City Bowl 2016 - Freshman n Redshirt season n Played in two games before suffering a rib injury during the third week of the season n Returned to practice for the bowl game but did not see action n SEC First-year Academic Honor Roll (2016-17) High School n A 3-star tight end rated the No. 47 tight end and No. 43 player in Ohio by 247sports n Voted team captain as a senior and hauled in 35 catches for 394 yards and a touchdown n Excelled in the classroom as he was a three-time Basketball Scholar Athlete and earned the United States Marine Corps' Distinguished Athlete Award n Picked UK over Bowling Green, Cincinnati, West Virginia, Eastern Michigan, Miami (Ohio), Ohio, Pittsburgh, Toledo and Wake Forest Personal n Born in Dayton, Ohio n Son of Jay and Robin Rigg n Has two brothers, Jake and Jordan n Grandfather, Joe Miko, played football at Ohio, while brother, Jordan, played at Miami (Ohio) and brother, Jake, played at Walsh University n On track to graduate in December of 2020 with a degree in agricultural economics Rigg UP CLOSE Justin SAYS n His nickname is "Rigg" n He chose Kentucky because it felt like family n When he played football as a kid he pretended to be Shaun Alexander n One word to describe him on the field is "focused" n His hidden talent is card tricks 6-6 n 263 n Sr-3L n Springboro, Ohio #83 n TE JUSTIN RIGG ARCHITECTS, ENGINEERS & BUSINESS FRIENDS WORKING FOR THE FUTURE OF KENTUCKY CANDY JACKSON Charcoal Grilled BBQ (859) 509-6194 candyjackson@smokinjaxgrill.com (Chicken, Ribs, Pulled Pork, Steak, Italian Sausage And More) Proud to be a part of kentucky school lunch programs Raise money for your next event with nothing out of pocket!!!! 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Mission, KS 6620244 @UKFootball 2019 - Junior n Missed the season with a quadriceps injury 2018 - Sophomore n Saw action in all 13 games with three starts at safety n Totaled 42 tackles, 3.0 TFL, four PBUs and two fumble recoveries n Recorded a career-best nine tackles vs. Georgia, including a two-yard tackle for loss T n otaled seven tackles with 1.0 TFL and one PBU in the win over Vanderbilt n Had three tackles and a PBU in the win over No. 14 Mississippi State n Recovered a Feleipe Franks fumble after he was sacked by Josh Allen and returned it 30 yards for a touchdown on the final play of the game at Florida sealing the win 2017 - r-Freshman n Saw action in all 13 games n Totaled 19 tackles, including a career-high five tackles in the win over Vanderbilt 2016 - Freshman n Redshirt season High School n On top of being one of the best cornerbacks in the state as a senior, he also was a running back, using his speed to score seven touchdowns n As a junior he rushed for 492 yards on 35 carries and six touchdowns, while recording 32 tackles and two interceptions, including one for a touchdown on defense n Led the team in tackles three straight seasons, including a team-high 100 tackles and one interception in 2015 n Named Defensive Player of the Year and first-team all-city by the Lexington Herald-Leader as a senior n A 2015 Herald-Leader “Class of Commonwealth” honoree n Helped the Blue Devils advance to the second round of the playoffs with a 7-5 record in 2015 n Picked UK over Georgia, Louisville, Notre Dame and Ohio State Personal n Born in Lexington, Kentucky n Son of Tara Lancaster and Derek Robinson n Siblings are Brandon, Derek Jr., Delmar, Dequan, Destiny, Detoria and Dorian n Grandfather, Tony Lancaster, played football at Murray State n Major is health promotion with minors in coaching and family science Robinson UP CLOSE Davonte SAYS n His nickname is "D-Rob." n He chose Kentucky because it's in his hometown and he bleeds blue n One word to describe him on the field is "fearless" n Other than playing in the NFL, his dream job is to be a coach and real estate investor n The three people he would invite to his fantasy dinner are Will Smith, Ed Reed, and Kevin Hart 6-2 n 213 n Sr-2L n Lexington, Ky. #9 n DB DAVONTE ROBINSON @UKSportsNetwork 45 2019 - r-Freshman n Saw action in all 13 games n Totaled 71 carries for 533 yards and six scores, ranking fourth on the team in all categories n Averaged 7.5 yards per carry (second on the team behind Lynn Bowden's school record 7.9 ypc) n His 41.0 yards per game average ranked ninth among SEC freshmen n Ranked tied for eighth with teammate Kavosiey Smoke in scoring (TDs) among SEC freshmen (2.8) n Had two 100-yard rushing games n Rushed six times for 18 yards in the Belk Bowl win over Virginia Tech ... Had a two-yard touchdown run late in the second quarter, his sixth TD of the year n Rushed nine times for 125 yards, including a career-long 64-yard touchdown in UK's 45-13 win over Louisville n Rushed 15 times for a career-high 129 yards and two touchdowns in the win over Vanderbilt n Led the team in rushing with six carries for 65 yards and a touchdown at South Carolina ... Had a 44-yard run that sparked the drive for his own 2-yard touchdown run 2018 - Freshman n Redshirt season n Saw action in three games n Appeared in his first collegiate game vs. Murray State and bulldozed two carries for 43 yards High School n A three-star prospect by all the major recruiting services n Played on both sides of the ball as a running back and strong safety n Ran for 1,669 yards on 233 carries with 25 touchdowns as a senior n Earned All-State, All-Region and All-County honors n Named the Ola 2015 Player of the Year by MaxPreps n Coached by Jared Zito n Also lettered in basketball and track n Chose UK over offers from Ole Miss and Mississippi State Personal n Born in Riverdale, Georgia n Son of Stephanie Thornton and Chris Rodriguez n Siblings are Chyna Thornton and Gabbi Rodriguez n Major is community and leadership development Rodriguez Jr. UP CLOSE Chris SAYS n His nickname is "C-Rod" n Most people don't know he likes country music n The three people he would invite to his fantasy dinner are Chance the Rapper, Drake, and Odell Beckham Jr. n When he played football as a kid he pretended to be Marshawn Lynch n Michael B. Jordan would play him a movie about his life 5-11 n 224 n So-1L n McDonough, Ga. #24 n RB CHRIS RODRIGUEZ JR.46 @UKFootball 2019 - Junior n Team's second-leading rusher with 149 carries for 826 yards and six scores n Also had 11 catches for 67 yards n Became the 37th player in school history to reach 1,000 rushing yards in a career on Nov. 9 vs. Tennessee ... Now has 1,305 career yards which ranks 28th on UK's all-time list n Had two 100-yard games and now four in his career ... All four of his 100-yard games have come with 10 or fewer rushing attempts n Earned his first collegiate start vs. Toledo 2018 - Sophomore n Played in all 13 games and rushed 71 times for 442 yards with five touchdowns n Third on the team in rushing behind RB Benny Snell Jr. and QB Terry Wilson, averaging 6.2 yards per carry n Ran 10 times for 112 yards at Louisville, including a career-long 75-yard touchdown dash that is also the longest run by a Wildcat of the season n Caught four passes for 59 yards vs. Georgia, all career highs, including a 31-yard catch-and-run for his first collegiate receiving TD 2017 - r-Freshman n Played in seven games, rushing 15 times for 37 yards n Had a season-high nine carries for 26 yards at Mississippi State n Was hampered by an ankle injury in fall camp n Recorded his first carry in the EKU game 2016 - Freshman n Redshirt season High School n A 3-star, versatile athlete who is rated the No. 34 athlete in Ohio by 247sports n Stepped in for an injured teammate at quarterback and passed for 616 yards and 10 touchdowns, while running 94 times for 770 yards and 12 scores n Picked UK over Indiana, Iowa and Minnesota Personal n Born in Raleigh, North Carolina n Son of Shauna Scott-Rose, Asim Rose Sr. n Has one brother, De'Sean n On track to graduate in December of 2020 with a degree in community and leadership development n Earned an Eagle Scout in 2014, the highest achievement or rank attainable in the Boy Scouting program of the Boy Scouts of America Rose Jr. UP CLOSE A.J. SAYS n He chose Kentucky because it felt like home n Other than playing in the NFL, his dream job is to be an undercover police officer n When he played football as a kid he pretended to be Reggie Bush n His hidden talent is gymnastics n The best advice he's ever received is "the sky's the limit" 6-1 n 214 n Sr-3L n Cleveland, Ohio #10 n RB A.J. ROSE JR. @UKSportsNetwork 47 2019 - r-Freshman n Saw action in all 13 games n UK's third-leading rusher with 616 yards on 101 attempts and six scores n Averaged 6.1 yards per attempt n Had two receptions for 26 yards n Ranked in the top 10 among SEC freshman leaders in the following categories: fifth in rushing (47.47), ninth in all-purpose yards (50.7) and 10th in total offense (47.4) and scoring (2.8) n Rushed twice for 75 yards in UK's 45-13 win over Louisville ... His 70-yard run in the second quarter was a career-long and the longest by a Wildcat of the season n Ran 15 times for a career-high 95 yards in the win over Vanderbilt ... On a 3rd- and-26 play in the third quarter, he caught a screen pass and bulled his way 28 yards (a career long) for a first down, keeping a touchdown drive alive n Saw limited action at UGA with a shoulder injury n Rushed a game-high 16 times for 81 yards vs. UF n Had 11 carries for 92 yards and a 32-yard touchdown run vs. Eastern Michigan n With game stats available since 1946, Smoke became the first UK player to have scoring runs of at least 32 yards in each of the first two games of the season ... Also had a 40-yarder vs. Toledo 2018 - Freshman n Redshirt season n Saw action in two games vs. Louisville and Penn State and totaled four carries for 45 yards and a score n Got his first collegiate carries at Louisville, rushing four times for 45 yards, including a 37-yard scoring dash High School n A three-star recruit by all the major recruiting services n Ranked the 29th-best running back in the nation by Rivals n Four-year starter for the Indians n Selected to play in the 31st annual Alabama-Mississippi Football All-Star Classic n Chose UK over offers from South Carolina, Auburn, North Carolina, Georgia Tech, Missouri, Florida and Virginia Tech Personal n Name is pronounced “Kavosiey (kah-VAH-see-ay) n Born in Montgomery, Alabama n Son of Helen Smoke n Siblings are Iesha, Miranda, Nadia and Tay n Major is community and leadership development Smoke UP CLOSE Kavosiey SAYS n His nickname is "Smoke" n Most people don't know he's part Native American n He chose to play football at Kentucky because it felt like home n After his football career, he would like to be a coach n His sports hero is Bo Jackson 5-9 n 201 n So-1L n Wetumpka, Ala. #20 n RB KAVOSIEY SMOKE Next >