2005: Sat out the season with a knee injury.

2004: Played as a reserve middle linebacker ... made 22 tackles, including 16 solos ... made three tackles for loss ... forced one fumble.

2003 (MSU): Did not play football.

Prep: A four-year letterwinner for the Wildcats ... a two-time All-West Michigan Conference selection ... named to the All-Area Second Team as a senior.

Personal: Kyle is the son of Brad and Dee Kater ... major is mechanical engineering ... born July 20, 1984.