Kentucky redshirt freshman J.J. Weaver has been named to the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA) Freshman All-America Team Watch List, the association announced today.
Weaver, a native of Louisville, Kentucky, played in nine games this season, totaling 33 tackles, a team-high tying 6.5 tackles for loss, two quarterback hurries, one pass breakup and 0.5 sacks. In his first career start last week at No. 6 Florida, he totaled a career-high tying six tackles before going down with a season-ending injury to his right knee.
The standout linebacker previously earned Southeastern Conference Freshman of the Week honors after totaling a career-high six tackles and 2.