Colton McKey Class: Sophomore Hometown: The Woodlands, Texas High School: The Woodlands Height / Weight: 6-5 / 256 Position: Tight End

Quoting Coach Deifel: "Very physical and aggressive player who brings toughness to the tight end position."

2008: Academic All-Big Ten ... appeared in 10 games, including one start ... caught two passes for nine yards (4.5 average) ... started vs. Oregon on Sept. 13 ... caught first career pass for three yards at Notre Dame on Sept. 27 ... had 6-yard reception vs. Penn State on Oct. 4 ... suffered season-ending knee injury at Michigan State on Nov. 8.

2007: Did not play.

High School: Three-star prospect by Rivals.com ... ranked as No. 48 tight end nationally by Rivals.com ... ranked No. 61 among Texas Top 200 Senior Playmakers ... used primarily as a blocking tight end ... first team all-district as senior after recording 10 catches for 118 yards (11.8 average) and one touchdown ... coach was Mark Schmid ... four-sport letterwinner in football, basketball, baseball and track and field.

Personal: Given name is Colton Montgomery McKey ... born Oct. 7, 1988 ... industrial technology major ... enjoys fishing, hunting and playing poker.

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