Know Your Wildcat: Josh Forrest

#45 Josh Forrest Vitals — Height: 6’3” — Weight: 236 lbs. — Class: Junior — Experience: 2L — Position: Linebacker — Hometown: Paducah, KY — High School: Tilghman Class of 2011 Ranking  — Rivals.com:  — 247Sports.com:  — ESPN Recruiting:  How He Got Here Forrest was a recruit under Joker Phillips and came to Kentucky as a wide receiver/defensive back. Forrest's high school coach, Randy Wyatt, played football for Kentucky in the 90s. The Paducah Tilghman star was named to the Lexington Herald-Leader's all-state team after his Senior season. Previous Seasons, 2011-13 Forrest redshirtted his freshman year, when Phillips' staff realized his skill set was better utilized as a linebacker instead of a wide receiver. Primarily a special teams player until last season, he played in all 12 games as a reserve linebacker. He completed the season with 16 tackles and an interception against Florida, an interception that broke a streak of 34958734598374598 games without one. Forrest had a season best three tackles against South Carolina, Alabama and Vanderbilt. His quickness helped him block a field goal against Louisville and a punt against Alabama State. The blocked punt was a game changer, setting up a scoring drive against Alabama State. Something You Didn't Know About Him Other than being a professional football player, his dream job would be an airline pilot. Something We Made Up About Him The night before every game, Josh goes into the woods to mediate. Forrest sits on the ground Indian-style, eyes closed, and hands in prayer position at the heart. Forrest says he feels a real connection with nature and it improves his game mentality. Unfair NFL Comparison Danny Trevathan, Denver Broncos Outlook for 2014 As a former receiver, Forrest hopes his speed, athleticism, and length (he's got arms like Tayshaun) will make him more of an threat on the defensive side of the ball. Still in the process of developing as a linebacker, Josh has proved to DJ Eliot that he has what it takes to replace Avery Williamson as the starting middle linebacker.