May 8, 2002

Travis Day, a 6-3, 245-pound defensive end from Columbus, Ga., has signed to play football at Kentucky, Coach Guy Morriss announced Wednesday.

Day was an all-region and all-city selection as a senior at Carver High School. He had 404 tackles in his career, including 15 quarterback sacks. He has an excellent combination of size, strength, and speed, as he runs a 4.7-second 40-yard dash. Day plans to enter UK in January, 2003, and will count toward the 2003 signing class.

"Travis is just what you look for in a defensive end - a big, good-looking kid who can run," Morriss said. "He comes out of a good program with Coach (Wallace) Davis at Carver High School. Coach (Wesley) McGriff did a good job recruiting Travis. We're very excited about Travis' decision."

Here is a bio on Day:

Travis Day, Defensive End, 6-3, 245, Fr-HS, Columbus, Ga. (Carver) - 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 is 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.