2. Jared Lorenzen (2000-2003)
Jared Lorenzen may be the most polarizing figure in Kentucky football history. The Highlands High School star came to Kentucky in 2000. He played four seasons at Kentucky. Standing 6-foot-4 and weighing in the ballpark of 290 pounds, Lorenzen looked as though he was playing the offensive line position. But, that was not the case. Lorenzen possessed a rocket launcher of an arm and surprising mobility for his frame.
Lorenzen tallied 10,356 total passing yards, in his illustrious career which ranks seventh all time in the SEC. In addition to his yardage total, he threw for 78 touchdowns. To much surprise, Lorenzen also rushed for 12 touchdowns as well. Lorenzen has the Kentucky Football record for career passing yards, and is second all time in touchdowns behind Andre Woodson. Jared Lorenzen also leads all Kentucky Quarterbacks with 1,514 total passing attempts in a career. The “Hefty Lefty” was the SEC Freshman of the year and an All-SEC selection as a freshman in 2000. His career interception ratio of 2.80 percent is the third-lowest in SEC history. Lorenzen is also eighth all-time in the SEC for career touchdowns. He is high on the list of SEC greats.