2020 Football Roster
Kavel, JD
Jersey Number 35
JD Kavel
- Height:
- 6-2
- Weight:
- 198
- Class:
- Redshirt Freshman
- Hometown:
- Johns Creek, GA
- High School:
- Wesleyan
Bio
2020 (Redshirt Freshman)
Appeared in collegiate debut vs Campbell (10/2), catching first career pass on a 48-yard play.
2019 (True Freshman)
Did not see any action as a true freshman ... Special teams scout team player of the week vs. Duke.
High School
High school Team captain who was named to the All-Gwinnett County team as a wide receiver ... First team All-Region 5-A ... Honorable mention all-state selection as both a wide receiver and defensive back ... Led the team with 738 receiving yards and solo tackles ... Had a pair of touchdowns against Strong Rock, scoring on a 49-yard interception return and a 60-yard kickoff return ... Played for Coach Franklin Pridgen ... Led the Wolves to the state playoffs as a senior ... Multi-sport athlete who was also a starter in basketball and a track sprinter who qualified for the state meet ... Reached the state finals in the 300m hurdles and the 400m.
Personal
Son of Scott and Erin Kavel ... Older sister Jameson starts at shortstop for the Duke softball team ... Father played football at Georgia Southern...Major is Undeclared.
Appeared in collegiate debut vs Campbell (10/2), catching first career pass on a 48-yard play.
2019 (True Freshman)
Did not see any action as a true freshman ... Special teams scout team player of the week vs. Duke.
High School
High school Team captain who was named to the All-Gwinnett County team as a wide receiver ... First team All-Region 5-A ... Honorable mention all-state selection as both a wide receiver and defensive back ... Led the team with 738 receiving yards and solo tackles ... Had a pair of touchdowns against Strong Rock, scoring on a 49-yard interception return and a 60-yard kickoff return ... Played for Coach Franklin Pridgen ... Led the Wolves to the state playoffs as a senior ... Multi-sport athlete who was also a starter in basketball and a track sprinter who qualified for the state meet ... Reached the state finals in the 300m hurdles and the 400m.
Personal
Son of Scott and Erin Kavel ... Older sister Jameson starts at shortstop for the Duke softball team ... Father played football at Georgia Southern...Major is Undeclared.
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