SMSU Athletics

2008: Redshirted as a true freshman ... named scout defensive player of the week vs. Concordia ... named scout special teams player of the week vs. Minnesota Duluth and Minnesota State, Mankato. High School: 2008 graduate of St. Cloud Technical HS ... played for coach Gregg Martig ... named All-Central Lakes Conference ... honorable mention all-area ... honorable mention all-section ... recorded 97 tackles, 18.5 tackles for loss, 7.5 sacks, three fumble recoveries, two forced fumbles and one interception as a senior ... also rushed for 180 yards and two touchdowns ... had 206 career tackles, 28.5 tackles for loss and three fumble recoveries ... member of two Central Lakes Conference championship teams and a state  semifinal team ... also lettered in baseball and lacrosse ... named all-conference in lacrosse.  Personal: Born July 27, 1990 ... son of Sarah Kosel and Jay Kleffman ... business management/finance major.