#41 Kyle Prater Season 2023

CAREER
Played in two games during his career with the Tigers, both coming in redshirt freshman season in 2009 … Did not record any statistics during his brief LSU career … Transferred during the summer of 2010.

REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON (2009)
Played in two games with no starts … Played in season-opener on special teams against Washington and then against Tulane, both LSU wins … Did not record any statistics.

FRESHMAN SEASON (2008)
Redshirted as a true freshman for the Tigers in 2008.

HIGH SCHOOL
One of the top linebackers in the state of Texas … Played for the West squad in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl … Named to the Rivals.com Texas Top 100 and rated as the No. 10 weakside linebacker in the nation by Scout.com … Rated the No. 31 outside linebacker in the nation by Rivals.com … Named to the Prep Star Magazine All-Midlands Region Team …Was named to the all-state first team as a senior after recording 146 tackles, 12 quarterback hurries, nine tackles for loss and three sacks … As a junior, recorded 126 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, three sacks, and one interception … Also a standout baseball player in high school … Coached by Mark Smith.

PERSONAL
Full name is Kyle Zachary Prater … Born on July 8, 1989, in Yuma, Ariz. … Parents are John and Kim Prater … Has one sibling … Comes from a family loaded with athletic ability … His grandfather played both football and basketball at Baylor; his dad played football at the University of Kansas; and his brother was a two-year football letterman at the University of Wyoming … Majoring in business.