Football

The coaching staff learned quickly that it was tough keeping Krys out of the lineup...great work ethic combined with a high skill level helped him emerge as a dangerous receiver once he got the opportunity on the field...showed constant improvement throughout his first season on the squad, and continued that progress in spring drills...comes into fall camp as the projected starter at the "X" receiver spot...good size and knows how to find space in the secondary...tough to tackle once he makes the catch.

AT TECH (IN 2012): Saw action in 10 of the 11 games for the Golden Eagles as a true freshman...came up with four receptions for 47 yards...caught his first career touchdown on a nine-yard pass from Tre Lamb in the game at Murray State on Sept. 29.

IN HIGH SCHOOL: Krys was the Most Valuable Player and team captain for the Cocke County High School football squad where he lettered four years under head coach Greg Hacker...a versatile athlete, he has also lettered four years on the basketball team and three times in track, and was conference champion in both the long jump and the high jump...on the gridiron, he played eight different positions, and was a threat every time he touched the ball...as a quarterback, runningback, receiver and return specialist, he piled up 14 total touchdowns in 2011 including seven on punt and kick returns...in all, he gained 1,680 all-purpose yards as a senior, and was a first-team all-state selection...invited to participate in two all-star games, and played in the East-West All-Star contest.

PERSONAL: Born January 28, 1994...the son of Denae Cates...full name is Krys William Cates...majoring in general computer engineering.