J. J. Weaver Explained

J. J. Weaver
School:Kentucky Wildcats
Currentnumber:13
Currentposition:Outside linebacker
Class: Junior
Pastschools:
Highschool:Moore Traditional
(Louisville, Kentucky)
Birth Date:30 November 1999
Birth Place:Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Height Ft:6
Height In:5
Weight Lb:242
Espn:4428817

J. J. Weaver (born November 30, 1999) is an American college football outside linebacker for the Kentucky Wildcats.

Early life and high school career

Weaver grew up in Fort Lauderdale, Florida before moving to Louisville, Kentucky before starting high school.[1] He attended Moore Traditional School.[2] As a senior, he had 70 tackles with 10 sacks and three interceptions.[3] Weaver committed to play college football at Kentucky over offers from Louisville, Miami, and Purdue.[4]

College career

Weaver played in three games during his true freshman season and maintained a redshirt.[5] He had 33 tackles with 6.5 tackles for loss during his redshirt freshman year.[6] Weaver tore his ACL in Kentucky's game against Florida and missed the rest of the season.[7] He returned the next season and had 33 tackles with 10.5 tackles for loss and led the Wildcats with 6.5 sacks.[8]

Personal life

Weaver was born with six fingers on his right hand.[9]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Defensive end options remain for Miami no matter JJ Weaver's choice. Miami Herald. November 30, 2018. September 2, 2022.
  2. Web site: Kentucky's J.J. Weaver returns to Moore to hold football camp. Dominique. Yates. WLKY.com. July 16, 2022. September 4, 2022.
  3. Web site: J.J. Weaver’s Recruiting Decision Friday Will Be "What Is Right" For Him But Kentucky Is His Leader. Larry. Vaught. LEX18.com. November 17, 2018. September 5, 2022.
  4. Web site: Kentucky football: JJ Weaver commits to the Wildcats. Courier-Journal. November 30, 2018. September 5, 2022.
  5. Web site: Kentucky football high on linebacker J.J. Weaver. Lexington Herald-Leader. September 3, 2020. September 2, 2022.
  6. Web site: UK's J.J. Weaver nominated for Mayo Comeback Player of the Year. Lexington Herald-Leader. October 6, 2021. September 2, 2022.
  7. Web site: J.J. Weaver injury: Kentucky football OLB out with torn ACL. Courier-Journal. November 29, 2020. September 4, 2022.
  8. Web site: Kentucky football: Linebacker J.J. Weaver on mental, physical health. Courier-Journal. August 22, 2022. September 2, 2022.
  9. Web site: Kentucky’s win over Florida ‘closed a chapter’ for J.J. Weaver: ‘It was like he was healed’. Kyle. Tucker. The Athletic. October 15, 2021. September 5, 2022.