University of North Dakota Athletics

Returns to tight end and enters the season as the starter after injuries had necessitated a switch to the offensive line in 2005.

2005: Named to the NCC Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll ... Started all 13 games in first season as full-time offensive lineman ... Started first three games of the season at left guard before switching to right guard for the remainder of the year ... Earned third letter.

2004: Appeared in 13 games and started five ... Had five catches for 62 yards and one touchdown ... Recorded first career touchdown reception on a fake field goal in the NCAA playoffs at Michigan Tech (Nov. 20) ... Play covered 18 yards ... Earned second letter.

2003: Appeared in 13 games and caught two passes for 20 yards ... Hauled in first career catch (nine yards) against St. Cloud State (Oct. 4) ... Also had a catch at South Dakota State (Nov. 8) ... Earned first letter.

2002: Saw limited action as a defensive lineman.

2001: Redshirt season.

Before UND: A 2001 Kulm High School graduate ... Four-year letterwinner in football and basketball ... Lettered five years in track & field ... Two-year honorable mention all-conference in football ... Four-year starter and three-year All-South Central Conference pick in basketball ... Honor student.

Personal: Enrolled in graduate school ... Born September 9, 1982 ... Son of Bruce and Nancy Kusler.