- Enters fall camp as a No. 1 defensive end
- Ran the fastest electronic 40-yard dash (5.04) among defensive linemen
- Team-high 3.0 tackles for a loss (two sacks) in the Spring Game
PERSONAL — Born Kenneth Lealand Rowe on April 22, 1989 in Los Angeles. Parents: Alfred and Sabrina Rowe. Family: Two brothers. High School (Coach): Poly (Raul Lara), 2007. Major: Undeclared.
2009 — Tied for third in the Pac-10 (tied for 31st nationally) with 7.0 quarterback sacks after posting a career-high seven tackles at UCLA . . . Added six stops at Boise State and vs. Arizona State . . . Included were two QB sacks vs. the Broncos, the Bruins and California . . . Also has forced fumbles against Utah, the Golden Bears and UCLA (tying for 2nd in the Pac-10), in addition to breaking up passes against Cal and UCLA . . . Returned a fumble 18 yards against Washington and is tied for fourth on the team with four passes broken up . . . Has accumulated 30 tackles through 10 games.
2008 — Continued his role as one of Oregon’s top reserves in passing situations, posting 10 tackles … Career-high three tackles – all unassisted – in the season opener vs. Washington … Had tackles in seven of his 13 appearances … Forced a fumble at Washington State and broke up passes vs. UCLA and Arizona … Saw the field for a career-best 41 plays at Arizona State and 38 plays at WSU … Returned to the defensive line after spending spring practices at linebacker.
2007 — Made the most of his opportunity as a pass-rush specialist, converting six of his eight takedowns into tackles for loss … Included were five quarterback sacks for a loss of 33 yards, as well as a forced fumble at Arizona … Credited with tackles in six of his 13 appearances, including two TFLs at Michigan and two tackles, including a sack, vs. South Florida in the Sun Bowl … Registered 30 snaps at Arizona, as well as 28 at Washington, and was a key component in substitution packages defending the pass.
HIGH SCHOOL — The SuperPrep All-American was voted to the Long Beach Press-Telegram’s Best in the West first team after emerging as one of the best defensive end prospects in the country … The four-star recipient (Rivals.com, Scout.com) was ranked as one of the top 20 prep prospects in California and among the best 25 defensive linemen in the country by SuperPrep … The pass rushing specialist posted 31 quarterback sacks in three seasons for the Jackrabbits, including three QB takedowns on three separate occasions in 2006 … Packaged 17 quarterback sacks among his 99 tackles as a senior, in addition to adding one fumble recovery and two blocked punts (one for a TD) … Contributed 13 tackles vs. both Pittsburg and Millikin for the Moore League champions, who were ranked fourth in the state by USA Today … Also aided the school by securing eight receptions for 145 yards and two scores.
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Courtesy: GoDucks.com
