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Indiana University of Pennsylvania Athletics

2016 Football Roster

25 Kevin Clarke

  • Position Linebacker
  • Height 6-0
  • Weight 215
  • Class Redshirt Senior
  • Hometown West Mifflin, Pa.
  • High School West Mifflin

Biography

Postseason Awards
2015 Don Hansen Football Gazette Super Region One (second team)
2015 All-PSAC West (first team)
2014 All-PSAC West (second team)


2015: Again flourished as the defensive team leader for the Crimson Hawks, earning second team All-Super Region One and first team All-PSAC West honors from his weakside linebacker position … Helped the IUP defense lead the PSAC in scoring at 17.8 points per game and total defense at 312.4 yards per game … The IUP pass defense ranked third in the conference by giving up just 208.1 yards per game and ranked 16th in Division II with a 103.31 pass efficiency … The IUP run defense ranked second in the PSAC and 13th in Division II by giving up 104.3 yards per contest … Led the Crimson Hawks with 74 total tackles and 38 solo stops … Also had team-high 10.5 tackles-for-loss and 5.0 sacks … Picked off two passes, broke up two more, and recovered a fumble … Made season-high 14 tackles (eight solo) against Lock Haven … Had at least one tackle-for-loss in eight of IUP’s 12 games … Made at least six tackles in a game on six more occasions … Totaled 13 tackles, 3.5 tackles-for-loss, 2.5 sacks, and an interception in IUP’s two playoff games … Had eight tackles, 2.5 tackles-for-loss, and put finishing touches on a comeback win with a fourth quarter interception at Charleston … Had nine tackles each against Kutztown and California.

2014: First team All-PSAC West...One of six IUP defensive players to start all 11 games...Finished second in the PSAC and tied for 28th in Division II with 10.6 tackles per game...Was a two-time Bill Thompson State Farm Defensive Player of the Game winner...Also named Coaches' Player of the Week twice...Had five games of 10-plus tackles...Totaled 117 tackles on the season, first on the team...Made 43 solo tackles...Also led team with 10.5 tackles-for-loss and three forced fumbles...Had 3.0 sacks, fumble recovery and pass breakup...Posted season-high 21 tackles (12 solo) against Slippery Rock (10/25), which tied for the eighth highest total in Division II during the season...Also had a tackle-for-loss and forced a fumble against SRU and received PSAC West Defensive Special Mention honors...Made 19 total tackles with 2.0 tackles-for-loss against Kutztown (9/13)...Had 13 tackles, 2.0 tackles-for-loss, forced two fumbles and recovered another in season-opener against Saint Augustine's (9/6), earning PSAC West Co-Defensive Player of the Week honors...Had seven tackles and had first career interception against Seton Hill (10/21).

2013: Played in 10 games, making one start at linebacker as a redshirt freshman...Third among linebackers and first among freshmen with 29 total tackles...Had 2.0 tackles-for-loss and a pass breakup...Made season-high 13 tackles, including nine solo, against Seton Hill (9/21)...Had seven total tackles against Millersville (10/5).

2012: Redshirted. 

Personal Profile: Son of Reginal and Kevin Clarke...If you didn't play your sport, which other sport would you choose: Track...Favorite room in your house: Bedroom...If you could let another person take your place as an athlete, who would it be and why: My brother because we have the same mindset...What's on your playlist before a game: Wale, Wayne, Kendrick, Jay-Z...Favorite person you follow on any social media site: Kobe Bryant...Cats or Dogs: Dogs...If you coudl be the head coach of a team for a year, what team would you choose and why: The Pittsburgh Steelers because that's where I'm from...Coke or Pepsi: Neither...One of your greatest accomplishments as an athlete: Making the East vs. West All-Star game...When did you start playing football: Age 8...Why IUP: They showed me the most love...Favorite fast food restaurant: Burger King...Best place to eat in Indiana: Benjamin's...What's the best advice you were ever given: Never give up...Favorite pro-athlete: Kobe Bryant...Favorite pro sports team: The Pittsburgh Steelers...If you had a million dollars, how would you spend it: On shoes.

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Historical Player Information

  • 36

    2012Freshman

    Linebacker
    6'1" 195 lbs
    36
  • 25

    2013Redshirt Freshman

    Linebacker
    6'1" 210 lbs
    25
  • 25

    2014Redshirt Sophomore

    Linebacker
    6'1" 210 lbs
    25
  • 25

    2015Redshirt Junior

    Linebacker
    6'0" 210 lbs
    25
  • 25

    2016Redshirt Senior

    Linebacker
    6'0" 215 lbs
    25