Jermiel Atkins

High School • A unanimous three-star recruit by all the major recruiting services • A four-year letter winner and three-year starter for head coach Jeff Graham at Trotwood-Madison High School • Helped block for a team at left tackle that carried 280 times for 1,164 yards and had 25 touchdowns rushing • Also aided an offense that connected on 107 passes for 1,404 yards and 13 touchdowns passing • His unit averaged 256.8 yards per game through 10 games • Named First-Team All-State by the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association • Helped the Rams go 5-0 in conference play • Also played volleyball and basketball at Trotwood-Madison … Earned Second-Team All-Ohio honors in basketball as a senior by the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association • Selected UK over Arizona State, Minnesota and Virginia Tech Personal • Born in Dayton, Ohio • Son of Candace and Jay Render • Has three siblings, Hank Render, Peggy Render and Caitlyn Ward • Major is undecided Jermiel Says • His nickname is “Big Miel” • His dream job after football is to be a chef • Three words to describe him are fun, cool and chill • He’s an excellent singer and his go-to Karaoke song is “Changing” by Rod Wave • Besides football, he’s also a really good basketball player