Jake Kavcic

Sophomore (2025) Emerged as one of the top defensive players in the PAC in his first year transitioning from the offensive side of the ball, earning All-PAC Second Team honors… Started all 10 games during the season at strong safety… Finished the season with 41 tackles (19 solo), including five tackles for loss and two sacks, with one forced fumble, five pass breakups, and a team-leading three interceptions… Also saw time on offense, recording 13 carries for 47 yards and four touchdowns and catching two passes for 10 yards… Returned 15 kicks during the season, leading the PAC and ranking 59th in Division III with 23.3 yards per return… Recorded six tackles (two solo), including one sack with an interception and ran for a touchdown against Wabash on September 13… Had a 48-yard interception return for a touchdown against Allegheny on October 11, while also recording two tackles, one sack, and a season-high 19 rushing yards… Tallied a season-high nine tackles (three solo), including one tackle for loss, against Geneva on November 15… Named to the PAC Fall Academic Honor Roll. First-year (2024) Played in seven games for the Spartans during his first season of collegiate competition, seeing time at both quarterback and as the team’s kick returner… Completed both of his pass attempts for 56 yards and two touchdowns while running for 42 yards on nine attempts… Returned 11 kicks for 203 yards (18.5 yards per return) and one punt for 19 yards… Completed one pass for a touchdown against Bethany on September 14 and ran for a season-high 26 yards… Had six kick returns for 121 yards against Grove City on November 9… Recorded a season-long 29-yard kick return against Washington & Jefferson on November 2… Named to the PAC Fall Academic Honor Roll. Prior to CWRU Was a four-year member of the Gilmour Academy football team, serving as a captain during his junior and senior seasons… Coached by Tom Kauffman… Earned all-state second-team honors as a sophomore and third-team recognition as a junior… Selected as his team’s Most Valuable Player following his junior campaign… Named to the all-district and all-region teams all four years of his high school career… Also played baseball in high school. Personal Born November 18… Son of Tony and Natasa… His twin brother, Andy, is also a member of the CWRU football team.