Kai Rios

Transfer tight end from Indiana State joined the Spartans during the summer and has two years of eligibility remaining . . . had eight catches for 69 yards in 22 games at Indiana State. 2024 SEASON (REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE AT INDIANA STATE): Played in all 12 games, including seven starts . . . hauled in seven receptions for 61 yards and a touchdown . . . had a season-high two catches for 23 yards and his first career TD against Murray State (10/12) . . . had a season-long 26-yard grab vs. Eastern Illinois (9/7). 2023 SEASON (REDSHIRT FRESHMAN AT INDIANA STATE): Played in 10 of 11 games for the Sycamores . . . had a tackle on special teams in the season opener vs. Eastern Illinois . . . recorded his first collegiate catch for 8 yards vs. Illinois State. 2022 SEASON: Redshirted and did not see game action. HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Played at Rock Island High School under head coach Ben Hammer . . . posted 36 receptions for 417 yards and six touchdowns his senior season in 2021 . . . honorable mention all-state selection . . . earned first-team all-conference honors and second-team All-Metro accolades . . . Academic All-State honoree . . . also played basketball and baseball . . . son of Michele and Paul Rios.