Kazeyn Bird

Junior linebacker with 20 games played ready to continue growing into a big contributor for Central Oklahoma ... Saw time in every game as a freshman and nine games as a sophomore ... Aiming to be a key figure this fall ... Knows where to be and is quick to find the ball ... Smart player and physical presence. 2024: Played in nine games during sophomore season ... Finished the year with 18 tackles, making 10 solo stops and eight more assisted tackles ... Made one interception and returned it 34 yards in UCO's 72-0 statement win in the season opener against Langston ... Also broke up one pass on the year in that Langston game ... Helped Central beat Northeastern State to retain the President's Cup for a 10th consecutive season, the longest run in the 100-year rivalry ... Part of first MIAA Championship squad for the Bronchos ... Helped team make return to the NCAA playoffs. 2023: Played in all 11 games as a true freshman ... Found his way on the field through special teams and gained valuable experience seeing live action ... Made four tackles on the year, one solo and three assisted stops ... Had three straight games with a tackle in October, making stops at Northwest Missouri, in Edmond vs. Lincoln, and again at Northeastern State ... Also made a tackle in UCO's home finale against Washburn in November. High School: Prep standout at Bishop McGuinness High School in Oklahoma City ... Led team to state semifinals ... Earned All-District honors. Personal: Kinesiology - Exercise & Fitness Management major ... Birthdate is April 1, 2005.