2007 (Freshman): Played in all 11 games for the Lumberjacks serving as the teams deep snapper ... Also recorded a tackle against Western Illinois on special teams.

2006 (Redshirt): Utilized his redshirt season.

High School: A two-sport letterwinner at La Porte ... Recorded 72 catches for 1,400 yards during his high school career ... A two-time first-team all-district selection as a tight end and a deep snapper ... Garnered second-team all-state honors as a senior ... Broke La Porte's record for receiving touchdowns ... Lists his best individual performance as a game where he caught eight passes for 240 yards ... Helped lead his prep team to three playoff appearances ... Played in the 2006 Bayou Bowl All-Star game and the North vs. South Houston All-Star game.

Personal: Son of Douglas and Sharon Kempf ... Born Sept. 22, 1987, in Houston, Texas.