Clay Co. lineman blossoming into 'special' recruit for Kentucky | High School Sports | Kentucky.com

 

 

Nice article by Mike Fields of the Lexington Herald Leader on UK's 2012 DL commit Jacob Hyde.

 

Some excerpts:

 

(Coach Evan Napier on Hyde): "I think every kid in our county knows him or has hung out with him. He's that kind of person."...

 

(Fields): ...That was the case even before Hyde committed last winter to play football at the University of Kentucky, so his profile in this mountain community is even higher now...But Hyde hasn't changed. He's still volunteering at God's Closet (which distributes clothes to the needy), mentoring grade-school kids, working at a part-time job, and trying to fulfill his potential as a football player.

 

(Hyde): "I love kids," he said. "We live in a small town, and they need somebody to look up to. I love being a role model."

 

 

This guy is going to be a solid member of the UK community. Whether or not you think he is ever going to directly contribute on the field, there's no questioning the fact that he's mature beyond his years and looks ready to embrace the role of a high-major D1 athlete positively. Definitely seems to be the type of kid that most will be rooting for.

Great article. Thanks so much for posting!!!!!

This is why schools should not drop their football or sports program as it builds character and this young man is proof of what sports has done in his life. Great article and thanks for sharing. JD

We have met Jacob several times. He has been at a number of the same combines/camps that I have taken my son to. He seems like a very nice/good young man. I wish him the best of luck.

I've seen him play both as a junior and a senior. He improved dramatically this past offseason. I'm not sure what his contribution at Kentucky will be, but there is no reason to think he can't help out some over the course of four years. Congratulations to the young man!

Nice article. He sounds like an impressive youngman.