- Top returning offensive lineman tabbed as the starter at right tackle
- Did not participate in contact drills during the spring
PERSONAL — Born Clarence Eugene Kaiser on Nov. 2, 1987 in Grand Forks, British Columbia. Parents: Michael and Teresa Kaiser. Family: One brother, two sisters. High School (Coach): Central Valley (Rick Giampetrie), 2006. Major: Sociology. Redshirt: 2006.
2008 — Battled through a late-season injury to play in all 13 games, starting 10 at right tackle … Played the third-most snaps of any offensive lineman, helping key Oregon’s team-record rushing attack (2nd nationally) … On the field for all but one offensive snap in record win at Oregon State … Eclipsed 16-year-old record, posting offensive line’s top power clean lift (374 lbs.) of all time during winter testing. 2007 — Lettered after appearing in seven games as a reserve behind a veteran offensive line … Also lined up as a tight end in Oregon’s jumbo package … Participated in double-digit plays four times, including 30 snaps vs. Washington State.
2006 — Redshirt season … Rewarded as scout team’s offensive player of the week prior to games against Stanford, California, Arizona and Oregon State.
HIGH SCHOOL — The PrepStar all-region choice and honorable mention all-state standout was ranked among the top 25 prep prospects in Washington by Rivals.com … Anchored the Bears’ offensive line his senior year and paved the way for a pair of running backs that accumulated over 1,800 yards in a run-oriented offensive attack … Received much of the credit for program’s 237.5-yard rushing average, earning first-team all-Greater Spokane League honors on offense in 2005 after earning the kudos on defense his junior year … Was chosen to take part in the state’s East-West all-star game in Everett, Wash … A dual-sport athlete, advanced to the state’s regional level in the discus and shot put … Also served as senior class president.
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