Palomar Comets Football 2008

KEITH DUHART

NO. 15 / SLOT RECEIVER, SOPHOMORE, 6-2, 197; 40 TIME: 4.31

HOMETOWN: Daytona Beach, FL

HIGH SCHOOL: Mainland (Daytona Beach, FL) (Class of 2004)

PREVIOUS COMMUNITY COLLEGE: Mt. San Jacinto

PERSONAL: Full name is Keith Leon Duhart. ... Born July 2, 1985 in Daytona Beach, FL. ... Son of Roslyn Duhart. ... Has a twin brother, Kevin, who is a strong safety for the Comets. ... Cousin of Shawn Beckton, former receivers and assistant coach at the University of Florida and currently receivers coach for the Arena Football League's Orlando Predators.

2008 SEASON: Re-joined the team late and has caught 12 passes for 184 yards appearing in five games, highlighted by a five-catch performance in the Golden Empire Bowl. ... Caught two balls for 12 yards vs. Saddleback in a starting appearance on Oct. 11. ... Caught one pass in a 38-14 win at Santa Ana on Oct. 18. ... Had three receptions for 61 yards vs. Fullerton on Nov. 1, including a 56-yarder. ... Made a spectacular catch on a 39-yard reception in a 41-14 rout of Orange Coast in the Comets' regular-season finale on Nov. 8, going over the top to take the ball away from the Pirates' Anthony Curry. ... Played a key role as the Comets finished the season 8-3 by beating Cerritos 38-33 in the Golden Empire Bowl at Bakerrsfield on Nov.  22 with five receptions for 72 yards and a 33-yard touchdown catch from quarterback Matt Christian.

2006 SEASON: Played for Mt. San Jacinto College as a receiver.

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Most Improved Player and was selected to the Volusia County All-Star team  under coach John Maronto at Mainland High.

OTHER HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS: Track & Field

ACADEMICS: Recreation major. ... Had a 2.8 high school grade-point average and also carries a 2.8 college GPA.

(Updated Dec. 3, 2008)