Kaleb Hutchinson

Class:
Redshirt Junior
Position:
Safety
Height:
6-0
Weight:
185
Hometown:
Augusta, Ga.
High School:
Westside HS
Previous School:
Coastal Carolina

AS A SOPHOMORE (2024): Played in 13 games, with extensive action as part of every special teams unit … Tallied a dozen tackles (5 solo) … Also blocked a third-quarter punt at Wofford that resulted in a safety … Made multiple tackles against two opponents, including a season-best five stops (1 solo) at VMI … Also turned in two tackles (1 solo) at Alabama.

AS A REDSHIRT FRESHMAN AT COASTAL CAROLINA (2023): Did not see game action.

AS A FRESHMAN AT COASTAL CAROLINA (2022): Redshirted … Did not see game action.

HIGH SCHOOL: Listed as a 3-star recruit by On3, while also being ranked as the 66^th-best athlete by that recruiting service … Prepped at Westside High School for coaches Jon Wiley and Lee Hutto … Played on both side of the ball for the Patriots … Raked in area player of the year laurels as a senior, while also picking up all-state laurels for the second-straight season … Amassed 55 tackles during final prep campaign, including three tackles for loss, while also picking off four passes … Totaled more than 600 all-purpose yards, including 285 rushing yards (41 carries) and 221 receiving yards (19 catches) … Also returned eight kickoffs for 128 yards and three punts for 54 yards … Competed at U.S. National Football Team Selection combine in Spring 2021, while also getting an invite to National Preps Collegiate Showcase in Atlanta following junior campaign.

PERSONAL: The son of Emmanuelle and Chris Hutchinson ... Has an older brother, CJ, and two younger brothers - Eli and Kam ... A sport management major at Mercer.