Hard worker continues to improve and has positioned himself to contend for a spot in Appalachian State’s regular rotation of wideouts as a fourth-year junior ... goes into fall camp listed as the top backup behind returning starter Malachi Jones at ‘X’ receiver ... big body and toughness makes him a valuable asset on special teams.

2013: Saw action in each of the final 10 games of the season, mainly on special teams ... did not record any offensive statistics but made three tackles on special teams, all on kickoffs (two vs. Georgia Southern and one at Chattanooga).

2012: Saw action in two games, primarily on special teams … did not record any statistics.

2011: Redshirted.

High School: Amassed over 1,200 receiving yards as a three-year letterwinner at nearby Watauga H.S. ... played both ways as a senior and recorded over 1,000 all-purpose yards and three touchdowns to go along with 42 tackles en route to all-conference accolades ... coached by Tim Pruitt ... was also a two-time all-conference honoree in track and field and lettered once in basketball.

Personal: Full name is Kenneth Rinehart Kavanaugh III ... born Nov. 12, 1992 (turns 22 during season) ... son of Elizabeth Moore ... grandson of former Appalachian State head coach and College Football Hall of Fame inductee-elect Jerry Moore  ... majoring in secondary health education.