Spencer Leadbetter

2024 – Sophomore • Saw his first collegiate action vs. Ohio and also played vs. Murray State 2023 – Freshman • Practiced with the team High School • A two-year starter for head coach John Holeck at Loyola Academy • A versatile athlete who played wide receiver and was a kick and return specialist • Helped the Ramblers compile an impressive 40-2 mark during his four-year prep career, including a 13-1 record and the Illinois 8A State Championship title in 2022 • Totaled 44 catches for 650 yards and eight touchdowns as a senior, and earned the team’s Coaches Award • Also played basketball and was on the lacrosse team • Chose Kentucky over Ole Miss, Iowa and Miami (Ohio) Personal • Born in Glenview, Illinois • Son of Megan and Scott Leadbetter • Siblings are Jack, Charlie, Lucas and Addison • Cousin, Conor Dwyer, was an Olympic gold medalist swimmer who won a gold medal for the U.S. 4×200-meter freestyle relay team at the 2012 Summer Olympics • Major is pre-communication Spencer Says • His nickname is “Leady” • His dream job is to be a head football coach • One thing most people don’t know about him is that he’s a solid hockey and basketball player • If he could go back in time and change one thing it would be the outcome of game seven between the Red Wings and Blackhawks in 2013 • One thing he will never do again is eat a worm