Cam Kitchen

Class:
Graduate Student
Hometown:
Trenton, N.J.
Position:
Defensive Tackle
Height:
6-3
Weight:
290
High School:
Lawrence/Hun School
Major:
Health Behavior Science

AT DELAWARE:
Fifth-year member of the squad as a graduate student • big, versatile athlete who provides outstanding pass rush help

2018 SEASON:
Returned to make a big impact on the Blue Hen's defensive line after missing most of 2017 due to injury • started 11 of the 12 games he played in • recorded a career-high 47 tackles (17 solo) • made one sack for a 12-yard loss vs Lafayette • made 3.5 tackles for a loss (17 yards) • had a career-high 10 tackles vs. Stony Brook (3 solo) • knocked the quarterback down four times • intercepted one pass vs. the University of New Hampshire • named Third Team All-CAA

2017 SEASON:
Started the first four games of his junior season and then had to sit out the remainder due to injury • made a big impact during his time on the field by making eight tackles (three solo) and assisting on one sack for a loss of three yards • added two fumble recoveries while knocking the quarterback down three times • forced a safety in the opening game vs. Delaware State

2016 SEASON:
Key contributor for defense that ranked No. 6 in the Colonial Athletic Association in total defense (349.7 yards allowed per game) • first-year starter at defensive end who started all 11 games • led all down linemen with 32 tackles (16 solo) and ranked fourth on team with two sacks (16 yards) • had 4.5 tackles for loss (22 yards) for the season • recorded a career and season-high seven tackles vs. Wake Forest and added four each vs. William & Mary and Villanova • posted a nine-yard sack vs. Wake Forest and a seven-yard sack against Delaware State • had two tackles for loss in the Delaware State win to open the season

2015 SEASON:
Broke into the lineup as a true freshman and played a key role as a backup at defensive end • saw action in all 11 games and recorded 20 tackles (five solo) • also had three tackles for loss, one sack, and forced a fumble • registered a season-high four tackles vs. FBS foe North Carolina and had three stops each vs. Lafayette, William & Mary, and Towson • recorded a sack for seven yards in season finale win at Elon • part of a unit that ranked No. 5 in the CAA and 24th in the NCAA in total defense (329.2) and was No. 3 in both rushing defense (123.5/17th in NCAA) and scoring defense (20.5/22nd in NCAA)

HIGH SCHOOL:
Played high school career at Lawrenceville High School before a postgraduate season at The Hun School in Princeton, N.J. • starter at defensive end for head coach Rob Radice at Lawrenceville • also played tight end on offense • team went 10-1 in 2013, captured the West Jersey Football League Patriot Division title with a 5-0 record, and moved on to the state championship before falling in the final • two-time first team all-conference selection • named conference Player of the Year • played a postgraduate year at The Hun School for head coach Todd Smith in 2014 • led team to an 8-1 record and a Mid-Atlantic Prep championship • selected as the Mid-Atlantic Player of the Year after earning first team honors at both tight end and defensive end • selected to play in the Sunshine Bowl • also played basketball at Lawrenceville

PERSONAL:
Cameren "Cam" Kitchen • born March 29, 1996 • health behavior science major at Delaware • aspires to become a physical therapist after graduation • son of Mary Thomas and Sonny Kitchen • one of three children • enjoys playing basketball in his free time • has worked at UD Football Youth Camp during the summer

CAREER STATISTICS:

Year	G/S	Tackles (Solo)	Sacks/TFL	FR/FF	Int./PD
2018	12/11	47 (17)	1-12/3.5-17	0/0	1/0
2017	4/4	8 (3)	0.5-3/1.5-4	2/0	0/1
2016	11/11	32 (16)	2.0-16 / 4.5-22	0/0	0/0
2015	11/0	20 (5)	2.5-9 / 1-7	0/1	0/0
Totals	26/15	60 (24)	5-28 / 7-33	2/1	0/1