University of Nebraska - Kearney Athletics

LOPER NOTES
33 career catches for 505 yards and three TD's ... ... in preseason 2012 fall testing, squatted 489 lbs. and top bench of 335 lbs.

AS A JUNIOR (2011)
Moved into  a starting role at one receiver position ... battled injuries late in the year ... 31 catches for 480 yards (15.5 ypc) and three TD's ... had a reception in all 11 games he played ... four grabs for a season-high 104 yards in win at Adams State ... in playoff game, season-high seven catches for 88 yards and a TD ... in win over Northeastern State, had a season-long catch of 46 yards

AS A SOPHOMORE (2010)
Spent time at defensive back and running back before becoming a receiver full time ... also on special teams ... made two catches for 25 yards ... had a 16-yard grab vs. Mesa State and an nine-yard catch in the win over Fort Lewis ... joined the Lopers in January 2010 ... in winter 2010 testing, had a squat of 478 lbs. ... also cleaned 345 lbs.

PRIOR TO UNK
Was at Hastings College and UNO ... spent time in the military (160th Special Operations Unit) after high school ... served in Iraq & Afghanistan ... follows d-linemen Eric Sorenson and d-end Nate Reicks as Lopers who've served in the Middle East as active players

HIGH SCHOOL
Graduated from Hastings in 2004 ... played running back and receiver for the Tigers

PERSONAL
Son of Neil & Sacia Vik and Walter Lehner ... born on Long Island