Palomar Comets Football 2009

JARED BAMBER

NO. 87 /  TIGHT END, SOPHOMORE, 6-4, 249; 40 TIME: 4.70

HOMETOWN: Murrieta. CA

HIGH SCHOOL: Temecula Chaparral (Class of 2007)

PERSONAL: Actual name is Jared Jeffrey Bamber. ... Born Oct. 7, 1988 in Yorba Linda. ... Son of Jeff and Cathy Bamber. ... Has one sister, Cassidy, 9.

2008 SEASON: Started all season at tight end for the Comets. ... Turned in a strong performance blocking along with the rest of the offensive line in 21-19 season-opening victory over Southwestern on Sept. 6 when Palomar rushed for 303 yards, and his blocking has been critical as the Comets' success running the ball. ... Had a 9-yard reception vs. Grossmont on Oct. 4.

2007 SEASON: Red-shirted at Palomar

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Played three seasons of varsity football  under coach Tom Leach at Chaparral High. ... All-Southwestern League and All-Valley selection as a senior. ... Averaged 14.1 yards per catch. ... National Football Foundation and Hall of Fame scholar / athlete award winner.

ACADEMICS: General Education major. ... Carried 3.33 grade-point high school grade-point inhigh school and has a 3.0 grade-point average at Palomar.

(Updated Aug. 17, 2009)