Lycoming College

2019: Played nine games at linebacker … had 42 total tackles and a forced fumble … had a season-high seven tackles against King’s … forced a fumble against Lebanon Valley … finished his career with 118 total tackles, nine for loss and 3.5 sacks … had five passes defensed and two forced fumbles … a member of the MAC Academic Honor Roll … also earned mention on the National Football Foundation’s Hampshire Honor Society.

2018: Appeared in six games as a linebacker … finished season with 17 tackles … had 1.5 tackles for loss, including a sack against Widener … had a pass breakup against Susquehanna … posted season-high seven tackles against Widener, earning MAC Defensive Player of the Week accolades … a member of the MAC Academic Honor Roll.

2017: Appeared in seven games and started three as a linebacker … finished season with 25 tackles … notched season-high seven stops at Susquehanna … posted 3.5 tackles for loss, including 1.5 against Lebanon Valley … a member of the MAC Academic Honor Roll.
 
2016: Played in all 10 games and started one at linebacker ... finished ninth on the team with 34 tackles … also had two sacks and two pass breakups … kicked off career with five tackles and a sack against Susquehanna … had a season-high nine tackles, a breakup and a forced fumble against FDU-Florham … a member of the MAC Academic Honor Roll.

High School: A three-year letterwinner in football and one-year letterwinner in track and field at Hollidaysburg ... a first team all-conference running back and linebacker as a senior, when he rushed for 573 yards and two touchdowns and posted 79 tackles, one interception and one fumble recovery ... member of the National Honor Society.

Personal: Son of Steve and Sherry Kovach ... has one brother, Aaron ... a business administration and corporate communication major … favorite movie is “The Dark Knight” ... favorite musical artist is Sam Hunt ... favorite team is Penn State.