Kevin Steinke

Height:
6-4
Weight:
250
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Wausau, Wis.
High School:
Everest

Likely to move into a starting role this season after being the #2 tight end the last three seasons while earning a letter each year...has been a solid blocker since coming to the program and has shown the ability to catch the ball...

Weight Room: bench (430), squat (545), hang clean (365)...

1998: started five times in the two-tight end set...played in all 11 games...had three receptions, all coming in the last four games...had the only scoring reception of his career in the Western Michigan game...

1997: played in all 11 games...was the back-up to starter Tony Holcomb all year...had lone reception for the season in the Kansas State game...saw most of his action as the second tight end in a two tight end set...

1996: started three games, Ball State, Ohio, and Western Michigan, as the second tight end in a two tight end set...one of five "true" freshmen to earn a letter...had a pair of receptions, both going for big yardage...had a 25-yard reception against Central Michigan and a 20-yarder in the Western Michigan contest...played in all 11 games...

Everest H.S.: earned three letters, two as a starter, for Coach Wayne Steffenhagen...started his last two seasons at tight end while being a part-time starter at defensive end...was a third-team all-state selection as a senior catching 21 passes for 402 yards (19.1 avg.) and five touchdowns while grading out at 92% on his blocking...was also a first-team All-Wisconsin Valley Conference selection...earned a spot on the all-region and all-city (picked by Wausau Daily Herald) teams...was picked to play in the state North-South game...helped the team to a 10-1 record as a senior making the state playoffs (advanced to semifinals) and winning the conference title...the team was 10-2 his junior season, when he caught 17 passes for 321 yards (18.9 avg.) and four touchdowns, again making the state playoffs and finishing second in the conference...the program compiled a 25-2 record in conference play during his three seasons...

Personal: an interpersonal communication major...son of DuWayne and Marietta Steinke...born March 18, 1978.