University of Nevada Athletics

Nevada

2012: Enters his sophomore season competing for playing time at one of the guard spots for the Union.

2011: Did not see action as a redshirt freshman.

2010: Joined the team as a true freshman and redshirted his first season at Nevada.

High School

A graduate of Buchanan High School in Clovis, Calif. ... Earned a total of seven varsity letters in two sports, including three letters in football and four years in wrestling ... Helped team to conference title as a senior ... Earned all-league, all-conference and all-state honors as a wrestler ... Was on the Honor Roll as a senior.

Personal

Born Kyle Jeffrey Papendorf on Oct. 12, 1991 ... Son of Kathy and Jeff Papendorf ... Chose Nevada because of the coaching staff and tradition ... Was also recruited by Fresno State, among other schools ... Grandfather, Bill Papendorf, was a three-time letterman in football at Fresno State in the 1950s.