Kevin Joseph Kasper (born December 23, 1977) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Denver Broncos in the sixth round of the 2001 NFL draft. He played college football for the Iowa Hawkeyes.
Kasper was also a member of the Seattle Seahawks, Arizona Cardinals, New England Patriots, Houston Texans, Minnesota Vikings, Detroit Lions, and Cleveland Browns.
Early life Kasper graduated from Hinsdale South High School in Darien, Illinois, and Burr Ridge Middle School in Burr Ridge, Illinois. He was a letterman in football, wrestling, and track. In football, as a senior, Kasper was named the Team MVP, won first-team All-Conference and first-team All-Area honors, and helped in leading his team to a 7 win-3 loss record.
College career Kasper originally walked on at the University of Iowa but left as the school's all-time receptions leader for a game, a season and a career. He graduated with a degree in marketing.
He finished his career with 157 catches for 1,974 yards and 11 touchdowns. As a senior, in 2000, he had 1,010 yards and 7 touchdowns receiving.
Professional career
Kevin Kasper ran the 20-Yard Shuttle at an NFL Combine record 3.73 seconds, which led him to be selected by the Denver Broncos of the NFL in the sixth round (190th overall) in the 2001 NFL draft out of the University of Iowa. That combine record is still standing as of the 2026 NFL Combine. On October 29, 2002 the Broncos waived Kasper, who was then picked up off waivers by the Seattle Seahawks the next day. He would later go on to play for the Arizona Cardinals, Houston Texans, Detroit Lions, Minnesota Vikings, New England Patriots, and Cleveland Browns.
See also List of Arena Football League and National Football League players
References
External links Iowa Hawkeyes bio