40. Kyle Friend - Temple

Kyle Friend - 79    Temple     6-2 305


2015: Named 1st team All-American Athletic Conference. Played in the 2016 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl. Played in 10 games. Along with Tyler Matakevich, became the first three-time captain in program history. Started at center in first eight game this season, extending his team leading streak to 43 games played and 41 starts. That streak was broken when he missed a start at SMU with a knee injury. Part of senior class that defeated preseason conference favorite Cincinnati for the first time in four tries. Unit named to Joe Moore Award Honor Roll as top offensive line in the country (9/12). Game captain vs.Penn State, at East Carolina, #9 Notre Dame, UConn, at #19 Houston and for Boca Raton Bowl.
2014 : Team captain. Has played in 35 consecutive games, including a team-high 33 starts. One of the toughest players on the team. The Owls give single digit jerseys to their toughest players but NCAA rules prohibit O-linemen from wearing them preventing Friend and LT Dion Dawkins from being recognized in that fashion. Helped cut down sack total from 32 to 21.
2013: Was the only Owls’ lineman to start every game and the only offensive player to play every snap. One of five Owls to start all 12 games and just one of three on offense. Sophomore captain and one of the toughest and most respected guys on the team. Coach Rhule said that Friend would have been the first to wear single-digits (awarded to the toughest players on the team) if rules would allow offensive linemen to do so.
2012: One of 14 true freshmen to see game action and one of just four true freshmen to earn a starting role. One of just three true freshmen to play in every game. Also played on the field goal unit. Took over the starting role at center for an injured Sean Boyle at #12/10 Louisville. Joined the starting line-up at Penn State.
High School: Two-way lineman for coach Tim Rimpfel at Cumberland Valley HS in Pennsylvania. Selected to play in the 2012 Big 33 Game. 2010 and 2011 Associated Press All-State selection. 2011 Harrisburg Patriot-News first-team All-Area pick. 2011 Mid-Penn All-Conference selection and Defensive Player of the Year. Team won back-to-back district championships in 2009 and 2010. As a senior, played offensive guard. Also had 70 tackles on defense. Started at defensive tackle and guard as a junior. As a junior, had 95 tackles. As a sophomore, started on the defensive line. Also wrestled at heavyweight for three seasons. Had  a 27-5 record as a junior, placing fourth in the district. Honor Roll student every semester. Attended the 2011 Temple Football Camp.
 Personal:  Born Kyle Allen Friend on 4/3/94 in Harrisburg, PA. Parents are Cindy and Mitch Friend. Has an older brother Travis (21) and younger sister Renae (17). Brother was a captain at Bucknell where he was a two-time All-Conference fullback. Business management major.