Topic: Kevin Boss

Kevin Boss (born January 11, 1984 in Corvallis, Oregon) is an American football tight end who currently plays for the New York Giants of the National Football League. Boss, who resides in Philomath, Oregon during the offseason, graduated in December 2006 from Western Oregon University in Monmouth, Oregon, with a degree in physical education. He was then selected in the fifth round (153rd overall) of the 2007 NFL Draft by the Giants.

Before enrolling at Western Oregon University, Boss played varsity-level football at Philomath High School, becoming a stand-out tight end. In his junior year he was a second-team All-League choice as a tight end and defensive end and as a senior, he was an honorable mention All-State Class 3A choice and earned first-team All-ValCo League honors. For his accolades in football, he played in the Oregon Shrine East-West Football Game in Baker City.

Boss also took part in basketball, playing center. As a junior, Boss was awarded second-team All-League honors. Then as a senior, his team won the state title game (2002), picking up honorable mention All-State and All-League first-team accolades as well.