Boosie Whitlow

True sophomore who is penciled in at the BUCK (defensive end/outside linebacker) spot… showed flashes during his true freshman campaign of owning excellent pass rushing skills… looks to play a more prominent role this fall.

2015: Played in all 12 contests, making three starts… used primarily in pass rushing situations… credited with 14 tackles, including 5.0 tackles for loss in somewhat limited duty… logged one sack and credited with four additional quarterback hurries… had a key QB hurry against Kentucky, forcing a throw that was picked off by Skai Moore… saw his first extended action against UCF and responded with a pair of tackles for loss among his four stops, including a 10-yard sack… made his first start against Vanderbilt and had his first career pass break up… had three stops against Texas A&M in his second start… started at Tennessee and was credited with three tackles including a tackle for loss… had a tackle for loss against both Florida and The Citadel.

HIGH SCHOOL: “Boosie” is a defensive end who graduated from Opelika (Ala.) High School. in 2015… played for coach Brian Blackmon… helped the Bulldogs to a 9-2 record and the second round of the Class 6A playoffs in his senior season… recorded 50 tackles including 17.5 for loss, 5.5 sacks and 27 quarterback hurries… participated in the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Classic where he had three tackles for loss including a sack… had eight tackles for loss and his 43 tackles as a junior in 2013… handled the team’s kickoffs as a sophomore… rated a three-star prospect, the 15th-best player in the state and the 24th-best weakside defensive end in the nation by Rivals… rated a three-star prospect and the 61st-best defensive end in the country by Scout… regarded as a three-star prospect, the 29th-best player in the state and the 38th-best weakside defensive end in the country by 247Sports… ranked as a three-star prospect, the 23rd-best player in Alabama and the No. 53 defensive end by ESPN… also visited Louisville and Florida among his numerous offers.

PERSONAL: Quandeski DeWandrez Whitlow was born May 16, 1997… is a sport and entertainment management major… is a cousin of former Kentucky quarterback Jalen Whitlow.