Kevin joined the Golden Eagles in 2009 as a walk-on and earned a spot on the roster...spent a redshirt year his first season...worked throughout the year and the off-season to increase his strength and quickness...an inside linebacker with good football knowledge...excellent student, he was his high school valedictorian.

AT TECH - (IN 2009): Kevin worked on the scout teams as a redshirt his true freshman season.

HIGH SCHOOL: A four-year letterman for coach Gary Householder at Seymour High School...played middle linebacker on the defensive side of scrimmage and left tackle for the offense...named first-team all-region as a linebacker...a co-captain, he won the team's Linebacker Award...led the team as a senior with 96 tackles and helped win the region championship.

PERSONAL: The son of Michael and Marie Casler...born May 7, 1991 in Knoxville, Tenn...full name is Kevin Michael Casler...majoring in civil engineering.