Kentucky to take on Vanderbilt on Saturday at 12:21 p.m. ET in Nashville
UK Most Valuable Defensive Scout Team Player by UK coaches (2009)
Expected to be in the thick of the battle for a starting job at defensive tackle ... Sat out the 2010 regular season with academic issues but regained his eligibility in time for the BBVA Compass Bowl ... Has shown a good combination of strength and quick feet in practice that enable him to penetrate the backfield.
2010 (Redshirt Freshman): Played in one game, the BBVA Compass Bowl, and made one tackle ... Defensive Scout Team Player of the Week for the Florida game.
2009 (Freshman): Redshirted ... Named team's Most Valuable Defensive Scout Team Player as selected by the UK coaching staff.
High School: Two-year first-team all-state honoree at defensive tackle ... Helped spearhead an outstanding defense that led Central High School of Louisville to back-to-back Class AAA state championships ... Dominant presence who often commanded double teams ... Made 89 tackles his senior season, highlighted by 25 tackles for loss, and returned a fumble for a touchdown ... First-team all-state as a junior and senior by The Associated Press and the Louisville Courier-Journal ... Named to the Lexington Herald-Leader "Class of the Commonwealth" listing of the state's top-22 seniors ... Made more than 100 tackles his junior and sophomore years ... Was named District Most Valuable Player as a junior ... Four-year starter in the offensive line as a center and guard ... Team Most Valuable Player two years ... Played for the winning West team in the Kentucky East-West All-Star Game ... The No. 6 prospect in Kentucky as chosen by SuperPrep ... Coached by Ty Scroggins ... "Mister works hard and will be an outstandingplayer in college," Scroggins said ... Teammate of fellow UK signee Ridge Wilson ... Also participated in wrestling, an all-state performer in that sport.
Personal: Born in Louisville, Ky. ... Son of Cassandra Cobble ... Mister is a cousin of former UK quarterback Andre' Woodson ... Major is community communications and leadership development.
