Kyle Kirst Class: Sophomore Hometown: Danville, Calif. High School: San Ramon Valley Height / Weight: 5-11 / 193 Position: Defensive Back Experience: 1V Major: Undeclared

2006: Became a valuable special teams contributor as a true freshman walk-on ... saw action in 11 games, recording six tackles (three solo) ... had two tackles against Oregon and one each against Washington, UCLA, Arizona and Texas A&M ... shared team Scout Team Player of the Year honors for offense.

High School: A three-year varsity starter ... selected first team EBAL in 2004 ... during his senior season tallied 109 tackles, two interceptions and five sacks on his team which finished 8-4 ... up-and-coming `Cream of the Crop' 2004 ... garnered first team EBAL defense honors and second team offensive honors as a senior in 2005 ... earned first team honors from both the Contra Costa Times and Oakland Tribune ... his team was NCS champs with a 11-2 record in 2004.

Personal: Full name is Kyle Matthew Kirst ... parents are Kevin and Cynthia Kirst ... has two sisters and one brother ... undeclared major ... hobbies include working on cars and music.