<span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:100%"><span style="color:#000000">JK Jay</span></span> (<span style="color:#000000">Rivals Profile</span>, <span style="color:#000000">Scout Profile</span>) Offensive Tackle Greenville (SC) Christ Church Ht: 6-foot-6 Wt: 275 lbs Forty: 4.78 secs Bench max: 400 pounds Squat max: n/a Vertical: 33 inches GPA: 3.4 Class: 2009 (High School) Offers: Clemson, Miami
Jay looking to bounce back from injury <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>Over the past year, J.K. Jay (Greenville, SC / Christ Church) has experienced some extreme highs and lows. The South Carolina native committed to his dream school, Clemson, in April 2007. Jay, an athletic offensive tackle from a small high school, seemed set for his two remaining prep football seasons, which would be followed by a career at the school his grandfather use to take him to watch games as a child. Jay described his decision to commit early as a relief, but tough times were still ahead. During a scrimmage in early August, as the team prepared for the 2007 season, the Clemson commit was driving a defender off the ball when a defensive tackle feel onto his left ankle. The big man hit Jay just right, breaking his ankle and ending his junior season before it even started. After an offseason of hard work, he was in shock at the turn of events. "I was real heartbroken," Jay said. "I couldn't play my junior year and be there for my team." Jay had a difficult time dealing with the injury and the resulting inactivity. Still, he took comfort in knowing no matter what he would still be a part of the Clemson; he had formed a good relationship with Coach Brad Scott and knew his scholarship was safe.</div>
