Western Illinois University Athletics

SOPHOMORE (2012): Played in 10 games... season-high three receptions totaling 13 yards at South Dakota State... one reception at South Dakota... 3-yard catch versus Indiana State and 2-yard catch against Northern Iowa... played on special teams... earned his first collegiate start against Missouri State.

REDSHIRT-FRESHMAN (2011): Played in five games (UNI, Southern Illinois, Indiana State, South Dakota State and North Dakota State... made a solo tackle playing special teams.

HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered two years in football and basketball, once in soccer and tennis... four-year member of the Academic Honor Roll... member of the undefeated regular season teams in 2009 and 2010... made consecutive state quarterfinal appearances... teammates of current Leathernecks: Max Dancer, Pat Smith, Jimmy Holtschlag, Eddy Holtschlag and Chip Holtschlag... First Team All-Area in basketball his senior year... helped the Raiders win consecutive regional championships in 2009 and 2010.

PERSONAL: Born May 20, 1991... son of John and Deanne Keating... his No. 1 sports highlight has been every moment... enjoys fishing, sports and reading.

MAJOR: Interdisciplinary Studies