Studdard hopes to continue in the "family business" and play in the National Football League in 2007. He is the third member of his family to play for the University of Texas on the offensive line. His father, Dave, played offensive tackle at UT (1975-77) and for the Denver Broncos for 10 seasons (1979-88). His uncle, Les, played offensive tackle for the Long-horns (1978-80) and center for the Kansas City Chiefs in 1982. His mother, Cecilia, also attended UT.

Studdard was a four-year starter on the offensive and defensive lines at Highland Ranch High School. He earned first-team All-state, All-County and All-District honors as a junior and a senior. Studdard recorded 130 tackles and eight sacks, as he blocked four kicks and recovered three fumbles as a senior. He also blocked for an offense that averaged nearly 30 points and more than 400 yards per game.

As a junior, Studdard collected 160 tackles with 10 sacks, five fumble recoveries and four blocked kicks as a junior. He was named All-League as a sophomore, totaling 75 tackles, four sacks, two fumble recoveries and a pair of blocked kicks. Studdard was selected to play in the 2002 U.S. Army All-American Game. The versatile lineman added four letters in basketball, earning All-League accolades as a sophomore while competing as a power forward. In track-and-field, Studdard performed in the shot put and discus.

Studdard enrolled at Texas in 2002, spending the season with the scout team. He saw reserve action at offensive guard in 2003, taking over the left guard position the following year. He earned honorable mention All-Big 12 Conference recognition from the Associate Press in 2004. He was a key part of a line that cleared the way for Texas to rank second in the nation in rushing (299.2 ypg), seventh in total offense (464.4 ypg) and 12th in scoring (35.3 ppg). Texas' 3,590 rushing yards was the third-highest total in school history.

In 2005, Studdard started all 13 games at left guard. The second-team All-Big 12 Conference choice recorded 82 knockdowns while helping the team rank first in the nation in scoring offense (50.2 ppg), second in rushing offense (274.9 ypg) and third in total offense (512.1 ypg). He was part of a unit that set school single-season records in both points scored (652) and total yards (6,657). Texas' 652 points broke the 22-year old NCAA record of 624 points set by Nebraska in 1983.

Studdard increased his consecutive starting string to 38 in 2006. He was chosen first-team All-Big 12 Conference. The team co-captain was the recipient of the Joseph W. Moore Award for Tenacity and named UT's Most Consistent Offensive Player. He produced 74 knockdowns to help Texas gain 170.3 rushing yards per game (30th NCAA), 392.6 total yards per game (23rd NCAA) and score 36.8 points per game (fifth NCAA) during the regular season. In his three seasons as the Longhorns' starting left guard, Studdard posted 226 knockdown blocks.

Positives: Durable, tough blue-collar type who plays with true aggression … Lacks speed, balance and size, but can dominate when utilizing his impressive strength … Shows very good hand placement and punch, but needs to drive harder with his legs on contact … Will play with pain and works hard until the whistle … Will not back down from a challenge and shows good aggression finishing his blocks … Does a good job of picking up stunts and is alert to defensive coverages … Has a good understanding of game situations and does a good job of communicating with the center on combo blocks … Hard worker in the training room and takes pride in his leadership role … Has the short-area quickness to come out of his stance and attack the defender with force … Not sudden in his movements, but has the strong hands needed to lock on and sustain … Can get out and gain movement on the short pull, but will lose balance when having to run past the second level … When he gets his hands into the opponent's chest, he has the strength to gain advantage and move the pile … Has the upper body power to combat counter moves and the punch to rock back the opponent … Keeps those hands active to latch on and drive through the defender … Showed much better kick slide in 2006 than he did in the past, especially when picking up stunts … His hand punch allows him to create separation, and he has the strong base to get stationary and protect the pocket.

Negatives: Has marginal upper body muscle definition and lower body development … Bit stiff in his hips, and possesses a soft midsection … Shorter than ideal and needs to add more bulk to his frame … Best when blocking in the short area, as he gets too narrow with his stance and loses balance when having to run long distances … Lacks the agility and lateral quickness to get out and seal on the edge … His hip stiffness prevent him from rolling and generating explosion off the ball, as he is more prone to bend at his waist than at the knees … Will cut and leave his feet too often when working in space … Despite his strong hand punch, he fails to extend his arms in attempts to make reach blocks … Too slow moving his feet to mirror the defender in pass protection … Tends to get up on his toes when asked to trap and pull, leaving him susceptible to being jerked down by the defender's hand action … Liability on the sweeps, as he struggles to locate targets on the move … Best when blocking in-line, as he doesn't have the quickness, nor does he take good angles to neutralize linebackers in space … Must do a better job of keeping his feet when moving past the line of scrimmage … Has very strong hands, but will short arm, lean and push the defender when he loses mirror rather than grab and hold on in attempts to steer.

Compares To: KENDYL JACOX-Miami … Like Jacox, Studdard is a physical battler working in-line, but lacks the balance, loose hips and foot speed to be effective getting out on pulls and traps. He gets up on his toes too much, causing him to struggle against moving targets, but his hand strength is evident once he locks on and controls the defender with brute force. Because of his lack of hip roll, he might be better suited to play center at the next level.

Started the team's last 38 games at the left offensive guard position … He is the fourth person in his family to attend the University of Texas and the third to play on the Longhorns' offensive line. His father, Dave, played offensive tackle at UT (1975-77) and for the Denver Broncos for 10 seasons (1979-88). His uncle, Les, played offensive tackle for Texas (1978-80) and center for the Kansas City Chiefs in 1982. His mother, Cecilia, also attended UT.

Earned All-Big 12 Conference first-team honors from the league's coaches and the Associated Press … Voted captain by his teammates … Earned the Joseph W. Moore Award for Tenacity and was named one of UT's Most Consistent Offensive Players … Started every game at left offensive guard, extending his consecutive start string to 38 contests … Helped Texas rank sixth in the nation in scoring (35.92 ppg), 22nd in total offense (391.46 ypg) and 33rd in passing (228.85 ypg) … Collected 74 knockdowns/key blocks with ten touchdown-resulting blocks and added eight more down field … Was penalized twice, allowed five sacks and three pressures, but also recovered a fumble … Graded 80.2% for blocking consistency.

North Texas … Opened the season in fine fashion, collecting seven knockdowns and grading 84%, as Kasey also took down linebacker Tobe Nwigwe, as Studdard led the charge on a 10-yard touchdown run by Jamaal Charles in the third quarter, helping the team generate 212 yards on the ground … Head to Head Competition-DT#90-Jeremiah Chapman-Two solo tackles, one stop for a 3-yard loss.

Rice … Studdard was penalized for a false start on the team's game-opening drive and later, he saw Courtney Gordon slip through left guard and tackle to sack QB Colt McCoy for a 10-yard loss in the third quarter, but Kasey also took down the defender to spring Selvin Young for a 4-yard scoring burst that ended a 65-yard, 7-play drive in the first quarter … Head to Head Competition-DE#98-Courtney Gordon-Two solo tackles, one sack for a 10-yard loss, one penalty (personal foul).

Iowa State … Graded 87% as Kasey delivered a pair of touchdown-resulting blocks for an offense that produced a balanced 246 yards passing and 193 yards rushing for a total of 439 yards … Opened a hole used by Selvin Young for a 1-yard touchdown run in the first quarter and helped end a 75-yard, 9-play drive in the second quarter when Studdard took down nose guard Nate Frere on Henry Melton's 2-yard scoring burst … Head to Head Competition-DT#52-Brent Curvey-Four solo tackles, one stop for a 2-yard loss.

Baylor … Registered a season-high nine knockdowns to help Texas' offense produce 275 yards passing and 162 yards rushing … Received a 90% grade, as he leveled linebacker Joe Pawelek to give Colt McCoy time to fire a 19-yard scoring pass to Limas Sweed that capped a 78-yard, 12-play drive in the third quarter … With 4:51 left to play, Kasey pushed two defenders out of the way to keep a rush lane open that Henry Melton used for a 2-yard touchdown run … Head to Head Competition-DT#57-Geoff Nelson-One solo tackle.

Nebraska … Saw defensive end Jay Moore break free to register a 4-yard sack on QB Colt McCoy in the second quarter, but Studdard posted five knockdowns … He upended nose guard Ola Dagunduro on McCoy's 6-yard scoring lob to Quan Cosby in the second quarter and alertly recovered a loose ball after Cosby fumbled it on a fourth quarter reception at the Nebraska 22, setting up a Longhorn 22-yard field goal … Head to Head Competition-DT#44-Jay Moore-Four tackles (2 solos), a 4-yard sack, one pressure.

Texas Tech … Followed with an 86% grade and eight key blocks, including one that stopped linebacker Kellen Tillman long enough for Colt McCoy to throw a 16-yard scoring pass to Nate Jones, as Kasey led the way for an offense that gained 227 rushing yards and 256 passing yards … Head to Head Competition-DT#99-Ken Scott-Two solo tackles.

Oklahoma State … helped Texas accumulate 164 yards rushing and 346 yards passing (510 total), as Kasey posted seven knockdowns and shoved defensive end Victor Degrate out of the way, clearing a rush lane used by Jamaal Charles for a 9-yard run with 10:38 left in the game … Head to Head Competition-DT#93-Ryan McBean-Five tackles (3 solos).

Iowa (Alamo Bowl) … Closed out his career with eight knockdowns and an 88% grade, as the left guard crunched defensive tackle Matt Kroul on Colt McCoy's 20-yard scoring pass to Limas Sweed that ended a 13-play, 80-yard drive with 0:45 left in the first half … Head to Head Competition-DT#99-Bryan Mattison-One solo tackle, one pass deflection.

Associated Press All-Big 12 Conference second-team choice … Started every game at left guard for the second-straight year … Registered 82 knockdowns with eight touchdown-resulting blocks … Was a key part of a line that helped Texas rank first in the nation in scoring offense (50.2 ppg), second in rushing offense (274.9 ypg) and third in total offense (512.1 ypg) … Cleared the way for Texas to set school single-season records in both points scored (652) and total yards (6,657) … Texas' 652 points broke the 22-year old NCAA record of 624 points set by Nebraska in 1983 … UT's 50.2 points per game average marked only the fifth time in NCAA history that a team finished the year averaging over 50 points per game … The Longhorns were the first team since Nebraska in 1995 to score 50 points and post 500 yards per game in a season … Helped Texas score at least 40 points in twelve of thirteen games, including a national-leading and school-record eleven-straight contests … Texas' 3,574 rushing yards were the fourth-most in school history … UT's six 300-yard games matched its total last season, which was the most since 1977 … Helped Texas produce 600 yards of total offense in a school-record three games.

Louisiana-Lafayette … Had six knockdowns, leveling defensive end Anthony Hills as tailback Jamaal Charles turned the left corner en route to a 14-yard touchdown run that ended a 65-yard, 7-play first quarter series … His blocking helped the team total 591 yards, including 418 rushing.

Ohio State … Followed with six knockdowns, picking up the blitz when he pummeled line-backer Anthony Schegel, giving QB Vince Young the protection needed to lob a 5-yard touchdown pass to Billy Pittman that capped an 84-yard, 10-play drive in the first quarter of a 25-22 triumph.

Oklahoma … Added eight knockdowns and graded a season-high 89%, as Kasey crashed into defensive tackle Carl Pendleton, creating a huge hole used by Jamaal Charles for an 80-yard scoring scamper in a 45-12 win … His blocking allowed Texas' offense to produce a balanced 241 yards passing and 203 yards rushing (444 total yards) against a fifth-ranked Oklahoma defense that allowed only 91.2 yards rushing and 304.8 total yards per game.

Colorado … Studdard registered another eight knockdowns, opening a hole used by Vince Young for a 1-yard touchdown that concluded a first quarter 90-yard, 16-play series … He later stopped rush end Alex Ligon from sacking Young, as the Texas QB hid behind his left guard until he threw a 35-yard scoring strike to Limas Sweed with 1:39 left in the first half.

Earned All-Big 12 Conference honorable mention from the Associated Press … Took over left guard duties, starting all twelve games … Produced 70 knockdowns and seven touchdown-resulting blocks for an offense that ranked second in the nation in rushing (299.2 ypg), seventh in total offense (464.4 ypg) and 12th in scoring (35.3 ppg) … Texas' 3,590 rushing yards was the third-highest total in school history … UT registered six 300-yard rushing games, the most since 1977.

Played in seven games as a backup offensive guard, helping pave the way for the nation's sixth-ranked scoring offense (41.0 ppg) and eighth-ranked rushing offense (232.5 ypg).

Redshirted as a freshman.

No injuries reported.

Campus: 5.26 in the 40-yard dash … 425-pound bench press … 500-pound squat … 330-pound power clean … 31 1/2-inch arm length … 10 1/4-inch hands.

Combine: 5.18 seconds in the 40-yard dash … 32 reps at 225 pounds.

Attended Highland Ranch (Lone Tree, Colo.) High School, playing football for head coach Chuck Puga … Four-year starter on the offensive and defensive lines … Earned first-team All-state, All-County and All-District honors as a junior and a senior … Posted 130 tackles and eight sacks, as he blocked four kicks and recovered three fumbles as a senior … Also blocked for an offense that averaged nearly 30 points and more than 400 yards per game … As a junior, Studdard collected 160 tackles with 10 sacks, five fumble recoveries and four blocked kicks as a junior … Named All-League as a sophomore, totaling 75 tackles, four sacks, two fumble recoveries and a pair of blocked kicks … Selected to play in the 2002 U.S. Army All-American Game … The versatile lineman added four letters in basketball, earning All-League accolades as a sophomore while competing as a power forward … In track-and-field, Studdard performed in the shot put and discus.

Graduated in December 2006 with a degree in Liberal Arts … Member of UT's Athletics Director's Academic Honor Roll in Spring 2003 … Active in the Longhorns community service program, as he regularly visits patients along with his teammates at the Austin Children's Hospital and serves as a mentor at local elementary and middle schools … Has also assisted elementary school and special education students in his hometown of Lone Tree … Father, Dave, played offensive tackle at Texas (1975-77) and for the Denver Broncos for 10 seasons (1979-88) … Uncle, Les, played offensive tackle for the Longhorns (1978-80) and center for the Kansas City Chiefs in 1982 … Mother, Cecilia, also attended the University of Texas … Born Kasey Whitfield Studdard on 7/01/84 in Denver, Colorado … Resides in Lone Tree, Colorado.