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PRO: Kyle Kosier (KO-zar) was a key addition to the Dallas Cowboys offensive line this spring as an unrestricted free agent from the Detroit Lions. A versatile player with the ability and experience of playing multiple positions along the offensive line, Kosier will immediately step into the line-up at left guard to fill the spot of the departed Larry Allen. Kosier, originally drafted in the seventh round (248th overall) by San Francisco in 2002, played his first three seasons as a 49er before moving to Detroit in 2005. He has played in 63 games over his four-year career, starting 40 of those, and during that time has continued to grow and mature as a player. He should help solidify the interior of the Cowboys offensive line for the next few years.
2005: Kosier played in all 16 games at left guard for the Lions, starting 11 contests. He moved into the starting line-up against Cleveland (10/23), and in his first start, he helped the offense gain 329 yards - 210 through the air and 119 on the ground, their second highest offensive total of the season. Against the Bears (10/30), his blocking allowed quarterback Jeff Garcia enough time to complete 23-of-35 (65.7%) passes. Behind Kosier the following week at Minnesota (11/6), quarterback Joey Harrington threw for 263 yards - the highest passing yardage of the season - completing 28-of-48 passes. Kosier's blocking helped the Lions rack up a season-high 383 yards against Arizona (11/13) - 157 rushing and 226 passing and while allowing no sacks for the first time all season. Against the Falcons (11/24), Kosier and Co. held the defense to zero sacks for the second time in the 2005 season.
2004: Kosier started all 16 games with the 49ers, six at right guard and 10 at left guard. In his third start at left guard he helped the San Francisco offense roll up 448 yards against Arizona (10/10). At Arizona (12/12), he started at right guard and the 49ers offense topped 350 yards, gaining 352 on the day.
2003: Kosier saw action in all 16 games earning 12 starts. He showed his versatility throughout the season by playing right tackle, left guard and right guard. Against Chicago (9/7), he helped hold the Bears without a sack as the starting right tackle and again as the starting right tackle, the 49ers racked up 390 total yards at St. Louis (9/14). Moving to the starting left guard position, he helped the offense gain 325 yards against the Detroit Lions (10/5). Against Tampa Bay (10/19), the team rushed for a season-high 212 yards with Kosier at left guard.
2002: As a rookie, Kosier managed one start and saw action in all 15 games, as well as the two playoff games. He saw considerable action on special teams and returned a kickoff 10 yards against Kansas City (11/10). He also contributed on special teams in the NFC Wild Card game against the N.Y. Giants (1/5/03) and again at Tampa Bay (1/12/03) in the NFC Divisional Playoff game. He notched his first career start at right guard at St. Louis (12/30) and also played some at left tackle.
COLLEGE: Kosier started his final 23 games at Arizona State, earning All-Pac 10 honorable mention as a senior while starting 11 games at right tackle. He helped the Sun Devil offense gain 426.4 yards-per-game. As a junior, he started at right guard, helping the Sun Devil offense gain 379.3 yards-per-game. Kosier started the final two games of his sophomore campaign at right guard and saw time in 10 games. As a freshman he made the move from the defensive line to the offensive line and saw action in one game at left tackle.
PERSONAL: Kyle Blaine Kosier attended Cactus High in Peoria, Ariz., where he lettered in football, baseball, basketball and track. He was named to the all-Arizona football team by The Arizona Republic and recorded 634 tackles during his career. He was captain of both his football and baseball teams. He earned his degree in interdisciplinary studies. | 