Grand Valley State University Athletics

Jason Kinzler was a four-year standout for the Lakers on the gridiron and in the classroom. On the field Jason recorded 412 career tackles, the second-best total in Laker football history. A four-year starter, Kinzler recorded 101 tackles as a freshman in 1993, followed by 98 stops his sophomore season, 97 tackles as a junior and 116 as a senior in 1996. His 116 tackles as a senior still ranks as the seventh-best single-season total in Laker annals. Kinzler was a three-time Academic All-GLIAC honoree and earned First-Team All-GLIAC plaudits for his stellar play as a senior in 1996.  Grand Valley State was 30-13-2 with one NCAA DII Playoff appearance during his playing career. Kinzler was a three-time Academic All-GLIAC honoree.