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#44 Steven Kurfehs
Position: Linebacker/Safety
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 225
Year: Junior
Hometown: San Antonio, Texas
Other College: Eastern New Mexico

Sophomore (2011)
Played in seven games, including six starts, before missing the last three contests due to injury, … third on the team with 61 tackles (32 solos/29 assists), four of which were behind the line of scrimmage  … recorded double-digit tackles in three of his final five outings … also registered a sack, three quarterback hurries, two interceptions, three pass breakups and a forced fumble … became the first player in program history to record double-digit tackles when he racked up 13 (8 solos/5 assists) at Southern Utah (Sept. 17) … accomplished the feat again two weeks later at #16 Sam Houston State (Oct. 1) with nine solo stops and four assists in addition to picking off a pass for the second consecutive week … had a dozen tackles, two TFLs, one sack and a quarterback hurry against South Alabama (Oct. 8) … added another program first against Bacone (Sept. 24) when he brought back an interception 45 yards for a touchdown (first defensive score) … redshirted in 2010.

Prior To UTSA
Came to UTSA as a walk-on in Fall 2010, but earned a scholarship at the conclusion of the “practice” season … saw action in six games at Eastern New Mexico in 2009 and recorded a half dozen tackles (5 solos/1 assist) … a two-year starter who played defensive back and wide receiver at the prep level … a 2008 first-team All-District 28-5A selection … collected 79 tackles (47 solos/32 assists), including two for loss, four interceptions, three pass breakups, a pair of forced fumbles and a fumble recovery as a senior … also hauled in eight passes for 227 yards and four touchdowns that season … an academic all-state honoree … coached by Danny Padron.

Personal
Born March 5, 1991 … son of Christine and Bill Kurfehs … cousin, Corey Wootten, is a defensive end with the Chicago Bears … exercise science major.

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