Previous Affiliations
Timberland
Previous Experience
St. Stephens, S.C.
High School: Helped lead Timberland H.S. to 13-1 overall record as a senior, with its only loss coming in the form of a 28-27, double-overtime setback in the 2008 South Carolina 2A state semifinal ... anchored an offensive line that helped Timberland to an average of 46 points per game in ‘08 ... named honorable mention all-state by The State ... a first-team all-county selection ... played in 2008 S.C. North-South All-Star game ... coached by Art Craig.
2009 (Redshirt Freshman): Started all 11 games along the offensive front - one of two redshirt freshmen to do so ... Helped Southern Conference Freshman of the Year Michael Johnson tally two, 100-yard rushing games against nationally-ranked foes, Appalachian State and Elon ... Pushed the pile up front to allow WCU to record 10 rushing touchdowns, the most scores on the ground since 2007.
2008 (Freshman): Redshirted.
Prior to Western: Was an All-Northwestern 4-A lineman as a senior ... Also garnered Offensive Lineman of the Year accolades in his final season as a prep ... Played for head coach Jason Watson at Freedom HS.
Personal: Is the son of Teddy Rhoney, Jr., and Teresa Puett ... Has two siblings, Nikki and Amy.
HS: Graduated from Judge Memorial HS in 2009. Earned second team All-State honors from the Deseret News on both the offensive and defensive line. He helped lead Judge Memorial to a 6-6 record and an appearance in the quarterfinals of the State 3A Playoffs in Utah. He finished the season with 78 total tackles and six sacks. Name is pronounced "kuh-toe-uh."
Came to Portland State as an offensive lineman, but also being considered at tight end this season... has excellent size and mobility for the position.
PREVIOUS TO PORTLAND STATE
A two-year letterwinner in football at Westfield High School... member of the Space City Classic All-Star team... in 2007, his team won the district, regional and area championships... competed on the track team and was a two-time district champion in the shot put.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Son of Alicia Robertson... born January 5, 1991... has one brother, Sidney... plans to major in Business... a four-year letterwinner in debate and member of the National Honor Society.
#65 SO OL Ryan Kearns 6'5" 293 Midlothian, VA Midlothian H.S.
REDSHIRT FRESHMAN YEAR (2009)
Scout team offensive lineman who battled injuries for much of the season …
FRESHMAN YEAR (2008)
Redshirted as a scout team offensive lineman …
HIGH SCHOOL
A three-year letterwinner at offensive and defensive tackle at Midlothian for Head Coach Dave Cooper … As a senior earned First-Team All-Dominion District honors and was an honorable mention all-region and all-metro choice … A six-time Scholar-Athlete … Also lettered in basketball and outdoor track and field in high school … A member of the Latin Club …
PERSONAL
Son of Stan and Joanne Kearns … Father played football at East Carolina (1978-82) … Majoring in economics … Born on July 28, 1989 in Fairfax County, Va.
Year: So.
Position: OL
Height: 6-5
Weight: 275
Experience: 1V
Hometown: Petaluma, Calif.
Previous School: Casa Grande HS
2009 Season: Played in five games, starting one on the offensive line…earned the start at weak tackle against Weber State.
2008 Season: Sat out the season as a redshirt.
High School: A 2008 graduate of Casa Grande HS in Petaluma, Calif…named first team all-Sonoma County League as a senior…helped the team to a 9-2-1 overall record in 2007…was an honorable mention all-Sonoma County League selection as a junior.
65 DAYS!!!!!! 
