Joe Kedra

Position:
Linebacker
Height:
6-4
Weight:
238
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Maple Shade, NJ
High School:
Camden Catholic

Moved to defensive end in the spring • Redshirted in 2004 after injuring his knee in August • Could have come back later in the season, but had a redshirt season available after playing as a true freshman.

2003: Freshman Season
One of 12 freshmen to see playing time • Was mainly used on special teams, but also saw time as a reserve linebacker • Played in 10 games and played in the JV game against Hargrave Military Academy • Had five tackles, all assists • Assisted on stops in games against Wisconsin, Virginia, Georgia Tech and Duke.

Camden Catholic High School
SuperPrep All-America • Ranked the No. 17 linebacker in the country by ESPN's Tom Lemming • Ranked No. 19 linebacker in the country by SuperPrep • Ranked among the top 10 players in New Jersey by SuperPrep •Earned all-state honors as a senior and was named to the 2002 South New Jersey All-Star Team • Had 158 tackles and three interceptions as a senior • Had 189 tackles and five interceptions as a junior • Helped lead his team to their first ever national division title • Coached by Dennis Scuderi.

Personal
Son of Gladys and Joe Kedra • Born August 3, 1984 • Favorite TV show is American Choppers • Favorite athlete is Brian Urlacher • Favorite former Carolina player is Lawrence Taylor • Favorite food is cheesesteak • Enrolled in the General College.