UK Lentz to give up football due to concussions

University of Kentucky junior Matt Lentz will give up football due to a series of concussions, Coach Joker Phillips announced following the team’s first spring practice on Wednesday. Lentz, a 6-foot-3, 224-pounder, arrived at UK as a quarterback before moving to safety as a redshirt freshman. Lentz had been expected to move to outside linebacker in the spring.
Lentz has been plagued by concussions during his UK career. He was forced to leave last year’s season-opening 31-27 over Louisville with what was labeled a minor concussion. Lentz played in 25 career games at UK, including six starts, with 46 tackles and two interceptions.
Phillips said Lentz will apply for a medical scholarship and will remain with the program as a volunteer coach.