GENERAL: First-year player... transferred to PSU in January from Butler County Community College... a promising prospect at tight end... will provide quality depth at the position.

In Junior College: Spent three seasons at Butler County, including a redshirt year in 2005... helped the Grizzlies to a Jayhawk Conference title and an 11-1 record as a sophomore in 2007.

In High School: A first-team Kansas Class 4A All-State performer at defensive end and a second-team All-State selection at tight end as a senior at Basehor High School in 2005... also an All-State baseball player for the Bobcats.

Personal: Born September 4, 1986... son of Rick and Sharon Speichinger... has a 3.12 GPA as a justice studies major.