Kyle Kasun Season 2016

Honors & Awards
» Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll (Spring 2016)

2016 Outlook
Kyle Kasun joined the Nebraska football program midway through spring practice in March of 2016. A Papillion, Neb., native, Kasun earned his spot on the team through a spring walk-on tryout.

Kasun will be counted on to add depth at cornerback in his first year with the Huskers. Kasun made a name for himself in the Red-White Spring Game, as his interception on the game’s final play secured a victory for the defense.

Before Nebraska (Papillion-La Vista South HS)

Kasun was a receiver and defensive back for Coach Walt Olsen at Papillion-La Vista South High School. As a senior, Kasun made 63 tackles, including 29 solo stops, and recovered two fumbles. On offense, he caught 12 passes for 169 yards, including a 58-yard touchdown. Kasun’s play helped the Titans reached the Class A state semifinals.

During his junior season, Kasun had 64 tackles, two interceptions and a fumble recovery on defense, while also blocking four field goals. As a receiver, he averaged 16.9 yards per catch, and helped Papio South reach the Class A playoffs.

Kasun was a standout on the track team, competing in the 200, 400, 4x100 and 4x400 relays as well as the long jump. He was a part of state qualifying relay teams each of his final three years of high school, earning a medal his junior season. 

Personal
Kasun is the son of Tom and Julie Kasun. He was born on Oct. 27, 1996, and is majoring in mechanical engineering.