Western Oregon University Wolves

94 KRAIG AKINS
Class: Freshman
Hometown: Springfield, Ore.
High School: Thurston
Height/Weight: 6-2, 290
Position: Defensive Line
Experience: HS

AS A FRESHMAN (2011)
Played in all 11 games…Started five…Finished seventh on the team with 38 tackles (14 solo)…Had four tackles for loss…Recorded two quarterback hurries...Recovered a fumble…Batted down a pass…Posted a half of a sack.

PRIOR TO WOU
2011 graduate of Thurston High School in Springfield, Ore…Lettered twice in track, three times in basketball and four times in football…Three-time all-state selection in football…Second team all-state selection as an offensive and defensive lineman as both a sophomore and junior…First team all-state pick as a defensive lineman as a senior…Two-time all-conference Defensive Player of the Year…Six-time all-league first team selection, earning the honor as both an offensive and defensive lineman in his sophomore, junior and senior seasons…Played in the Les Schwab Bowl…Also played post and wing on the basketball team.

PERSONAL
Born in Springfield, Ore…Business major…Parents are Karlynn and Scott…Has an older brother, Michael (21), and sister, KamBria (22)…Brother plays on the WOU football team.

OTHER STUFF
Favorite book: The Hunger Game
Favorite sports team; Indianapolis Colts
Favorite athlete: Peyton Manning
Favorite TV show: Sportscenter
Favorite movie: Anchorman
Person I admire most: My grandma
Most embarrassing moment: Wearing a Shrek costume