San Diego Athletics

USD: Last season saw action in eight contests... Chipped in with 320 yards rushing on 88 carries (3.6 yards per rush average)... Best game came against Dayton with 102 yards rushing on 19 carries including two touchdowns... In FCS playoff game against Montana he completed a 27-yard touchdown pass to WR Justin Priest... In 2013 appeared in one game (Western New Mexico) before being lost for rest of season to injury... In 2012, started final six games for Toreros, all wins... Finished with 453 yards and 7 TDs... Missed first two games recovering from shoulder injury... Break out game came in win over Campbell where he tied USD rushing mark with four touchdowns... He finished the game with 77 yards on 16 carries... He was tabbed the national player of the week (The Sports Network) following his 190 yard/2 TD rushing performance in a home win over Morehead State... For the season added 9 receptions for 72 yards. HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Mission Viejo High School where he was a four-year varsity letterman in football and participated in track...Senior year was named South Coast Conference Most Valuable Player Award and first-team All-League Honors after contributing to a 12-1 team record with 27 touchdowns and 1,864 rushing yards...Junior year received second-team All-League Honors with a 11-2 overall record...Sophomore year earned a starting position...While in track, earned the Most Valuable Player Award. PERSONAL: Born on October 8, 1992, in Long Beach, CA... Parents are Ron and Linda Kessman... Chose to attend USD for the football program and beautiful location... Also recruited by New Mexico, Cal Poly and NCU... Enjoys playing the guitar and surfing. MAJOR: Communication Studies.