Keith Zinger

Bio

SENIOR SEASON (2007)
In 14 games played, caught three passes for 51 yards (17.0 avg.), a long reception of 27 yards. His clutch 27-yard reception came against the University of Tennessee in the SEC Championship game en route to a National Championship victory over the Ohio State Buckeyes in the season finale. Served as a punishing blocker on 2007's National Championship LSU squad.

REDSHIRT JUNIOR SEASON (2006)
Started at tight end in three games - against Louisiana-Lafayette, Tulane and Florida ... Did not see the field after the Florida game in week six as he was forced to sit out the remainder of the year because of a stomach ailment.

JUNIOR SEASON (2005)
Teamed with David Jones to give the Tigers a good 1-2 punch at tight end ... Played in 12 games with 10 starts at tight end ... Caught seven passes for 104 yards and one score ... Scored the first touchdown of his career on a nine-yard reception from JaMarcus Russell against Appalachian State ... Caught a season-long 22-yard pass against Appalachian State and had a 21-yard reception against Tennessee.

SOPHOMORE SEASON (2004)
Played in all 12 games with nine starts ... Caught two passes for 23 yards ... Had a 14-yard catch against Florida and a nine-yard reception versus Alabama.

FRESHMAN SEASON (2003)
Talented freshman who gave the Tigers depth at tight end while also playing a significant role on special teams ... Named to the Freshmen All-SEC squad by the league's coaches ... Played in 13 games with no starts ... Caught three passes for 31 yards, including a 15-yard grab versus South Carolina.

HIGH SCHOOL
Powerful tight end who ended his senior season as one of the best prospects in the state ... Ranked as the nation's No. 13 tight end by Rivals.com ... Member of FSN South's Countdown to Signing Day “All-South” first team, Atlanta Journal-Constitution Super Southern 100, Baton Rouge Advocate Second Dozen, the New Orleans Times-Picayune's Top 25 Blue-Chip list, Alexandria Town Talk All-Central Louisiana Team, Lake Charles American Press All-Southwest Louisiana team and the Shreveport Times Top 20 ... First-team 4A all-state selection ... Finished the regular season with 322 yards on 23 receptions with two touchdowns ... Also played defensive end for the Wampus Cats ... Caught 14 passes for over 300 yards his junior season ... Coached by Kevin Magee.

PERSONAL
Full name is Keith Jackson Zinger ... Born on Oct. 9, 1984, in Heidleberg, Germany ... Is married to the former Ashley McKenzie ... Parents are Randy and Michele Zinger ... Has four siblings - Clinton, Gareth, Priscilla, and Biancia ... Majoring in interdisciplinary studies with an emphasis in business administration, communication studies and sociology.