KAELEN JAKES '01
Kaelen was a three-year starter on the Defensive Line for Valencia. Kaelen was known for his quick and physical style of play. Teams regularly ran away from his side. It is rare to see an athlete with the size, strength, and athletic ability that Kaelen
possessed. He was virtually unblockable and his motor was never-ending, constantly running down plays from the opposite side of the field. Kaelen has more "highlight reel" hits than any other Viking in the history of the program. His blind-side QB sacks would always bring "oohs and ahhs" from the Valencia fans.

Kaelen received a full athletic scholarship to the University of Texas. It has always been Kaelen's dream to be a Longhorn.

 

Taken from the Texas game program.....
Fourth-year defensive lineman who served as a reserve defensive end, playing in six games in 2003 ... will work at both end and tackle this spring … worked primarily at tackle while redshirting in 2001 but spent 2002 competing for time at end.

Sophomore (2003)
Appeared in six games as a reserve defensive end with five tackles and three quarterback pressures … recorded one tackle in the season opener at New Mexico State and two tackles at Rice and Baylor.

Redshirt Freshman (2002)
Saw action in four games as a reserve defensive end … recorded an assisted tackle against Houston … redshirted in 2001.

High School
Coached by Brian Stiman at Valencia High … a three-sport star and three-year letterman on the defensive line … twice earned All-California Interscholastic Federation honors … tabbed second-team All-CIF in 2000 … elected his team’s MVP as a sophomore, junior and senior … a three-time all-district and all-league choice … a two-time Los Angeles Times All-Valley selection … had 60 tackles and 14 sacks and led his team to a 9-3 record as a senior … also lettered twice in track & field and once in basketball.

Personal
Born 12/9/82 in Seattle, Wash. … full name is Kaelen George Jakes … a youth and community studies major ... also has lived in Orlando, Fla. (until fifth grade) and Plano, Texas (until eighth grade) … did not begin playing football until the eighth grade in Plano, Texas … a prep honor student … lists working out, water skiing and cliff jumping among his hobbies … also is an excellent cook.

The Jakes File
For pregame, I like to: Listen to music
My playing style: Aggressive
Favorite superhero: Superman
Favorite cable channel: MTV
I never miss: Seinfeld
Favorite CD: Pantera
Nobody believes I listen to: Country music
Favorite video game: Halo
My most humbling moment: Coming to college
Favorite book: The Great Gatsby
Favorite sports movie: The Program
First organized sport: Basketball
When I run into Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium, I feel: Something that is indescribable
I hear the crowd when: A play is over