Suffered knee injury during spring game in 2009 in April and missed the 2009 season…Academic Notes: Studying criminal justice with a minor in business…2008: Named All-Big Sky honorable mention…Started all 11 games at defensive end…Had 33 tackles on the season, the top seventh-best total on the team and tops among defensive linemen…Recorded seven tackles for loss, the third-best total on the team…Named Big Sky Co-Defensive Player of the Week on Oct. 13… Recorded three sacks, two hurries, a pass breakup and a season-high six total tackles in 37-17 win over Portland State, leading a defense that forced three turnovers, recorded 10 sacks and held Vikings to negative 14 yards rushing…Had at least one tackle in all 11 games.…2007: Saw action in 10 games…Recorded 14 tackles with one tackle for loss…2006: Redshirted…High School: A 2006 graduate of Silverado High School…A four-year captain, letterwinner and starter under coach Doug Thornhill…Also a three-year letterwinner and starter under coach Childress in basketball…Personal: Born Kyle Tyler Rath Mar. 8, 1988 in Santa Ana, California…Son of Mike and Terry Rath…Has one brother Kevin, and one sister April…Uncle, Scott Rath, played football at Fresno State.