93   Kevin Byrne
	Class: RS Junior Hometown: Mashpee, Mass. High School: Mashpee H.S. Height / Weight: 6-3 / 290 Position: DL Birthdate: 12/22/1990

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On Byrne:Will see action on the inside of the defensive line ... Solid hard-nosed player ... In-state kid, who could make an impact during his career at UMass.

As a redshirt sophomore in 2011:Game-By-Game Statistics

As a redshirt freshman in 2010 (As of November 16):Game-By-Game Statistics
• Redshirt freshman who is starting at defensive tackle in second year in the program.
• Played in six games, making eight solo tackles and assisting on 10 others.
• Didn't start, but played a lot vs. #20 Richmond (10/16), making three tackles.
• Career-high six tackles at Towson (10/2).
• Three tackles with a TFL at Stony Brook (9/25).
• Earned team's Defensive MVP honor after four-tackle game at #20 Michigan (9/18). Also had 2.0 TFLs for two yards including a stop of Denard Robinson.
• Started at defensive tackle in opener vs. William & Mary (9/4), recording two tackles.

As a freshman in 2009: Redshirt season, worked with scout team.

Before UMass: Played at Mashpee High School under head coach Matt Triveri ... Named to the All-South Shore League defensive line as a sophomore, junior and senior ... Helped his team to a 10-1 record while clearing the way for top running backs Larry Green and Marcus Ouellette, who combined for 1,908 rushing yards and 10 rushing touchdowns, during his senior season ... Protected quarterback Matt Ball, allowing him to throw for 1,027 yards ... Was also a member of the hockey and lacrosse teams at Mashpee ... Was a three-time South Shore League All-Star defenseman for hockey.

Personal:Kevin P. Byrne ... Born Dec. 22, 1990 ... Son of Kevin and Debra Byrne ... Has one sibling, Kaitlyn ... Currently undecided in his major.