Justin Kattus

2024 – Freshman • Redshirt season • Saw his first collegiate action vs. Murray State High School • Four-year letter winner and two-year starter for head coach Steve Specht at St. Xavier • Played on the offensive and defensive line as a senior … Also spent some time at tight end and linebacker during his prep career • Helped lead the Bombers to a 7-5 overall record with a second round appearance in the Ohio playoffs • Two-year letter winner on the rugby team as a flanker and inside center • Chose Kentucky early and never really considered other schools Personal • Name is pronounced Justin “KAT-us” • Born in Cincinnati, Ohio • Son of Lisa and Eric Kattus • Has two brothers, Josh and Tucker • Dad, Eric Kattus, was a tight end at Michigan from 1982-85 and went on to a seven-year career in the NFL, playing six years with the Cincinnati Bengals and one with the New York Jets … Brother, Josh, is a junior tight end for the Wildcats • Major is undecided Justin Says • Nickname is “Katt Daddy” • Besides playing football, he’s also a really good bowler • After football, his dream job is to be a financial advisor • One thing most people don’t know about him is that he can sing, dance and play the piano • The highlight of his life so far has been returning an onside kick for a touchdown