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Three things to know about J.J. Weaver, Kentucky football's six-fingered pass rusher

LEXINGTON, Ky. - Kentucky outside linebacker J.J. Weaver boosted the Wildcats chances of upsetting No. 9 Florida with a fourth-quarter interception.

Here is what you need to know about the former Louisville high school star.

1. J.J. Weaver has six fingers on his right hand

The former Moore High School star gained national attention during Kentucky's game against South Carolina when the ESPN2 television crew showcased his six-fingered right glove. Weaver was born with six functioning fingers on that hand.

He previously used a regular glove, forcing two of his fingers into one hole, but UK had a special glove made for this season.