2016 Football Roster
Montgomery, Kareem
Jersey Number 17
Kareem Montgomery
- Position:
- DB
- Height:
- 5-9
- Weight:
- 180
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Baltimore, Md.
- High School:
- McDonogh
- Major:
- Supply Chain Management
Bio
Why Lehigh? “Lehigh was the most comfortable school out of the colleges I visited. They have a tremendous school and great coaching staff. My parents and family will be able to see me play due to location. I am excited for the opportunity and excited to be a Mountain Hawk.”
As a senior (2018): Missed entire season due to injury.
As a junior (2017): Started 10 games in the secondary… saw time at both cornerback and strong safety… finished fifth on team in tackles and tied for third with four pass breakups… tied career high with seven tackles on three occasions: vs. Villanova (9/2), vs. Penn (9/23) and at Fordham (10/28)… recorded two pass breakups in playoff game at Stony Brook (11/25).
As a sophomore (2016): Started first six games at rover/nickel corner and appeared in eight games overall… finished with 28 tackles… made first career interception at New Hampshire (11/26)… career-high seven tackles at Villanova (9/10)… forced two fumbles… named to Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
As a freshman (2015): Saw time in 10 games, primarily on special teams… finished with five tackles including two at both James Madison (9/12) and Princeton (9/26).
In high school: Two-time All-Conference performer… second team All-State selection… led his league in interceptions… team won MIAA Championships in 2013 and 2014… honor roll student.
Personal: Son of Karima and Carlton… siblings Carlton (12) and Faith (9).
CAREER STATISTICS
Defense
Tackles
CAREER HIGHS
Tackles: 7, 4x, at Fordham, 10/28/17
Interceptions: 1, at UNH 11/26/16
As a senior (2018): Missed entire season due to injury.
As a junior (2017): Started 10 games in the secondary… saw time at both cornerback and strong safety… finished fifth on team in tackles and tied for third with four pass breakups… tied career high with seven tackles on three occasions: vs. Villanova (9/2), vs. Penn (9/23) and at Fordham (10/28)… recorded two pass breakups in playoff game at Stony Brook (11/25).
As a sophomore (2016): Started first six games at rover/nickel corner and appeared in eight games overall… finished with 28 tackles… made first career interception at New Hampshire (11/26)… career-high seven tackles at Villanova (9/10)… forced two fumbles… named to Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
As a freshman (2015): Saw time in 10 games, primarily on special teams… finished with five tackles including two at both James Madison (9/12) and Princeton (9/26).
In high school: Two-time All-Conference performer… second team All-State selection… led his league in interceptions… team won MIAA Championships in 2013 and 2014… honor roll student.
Personal: Son of Karima and Carlton… siblings Carlton (12) and Faith (9).
CAREER STATISTICS
Defense
Tackles
| Year | G | UA | A | Tot | TFL | INT | Yds. | TD |
| 2015 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 8 | 17 | 11 | 28 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2017 | 10 | 31 | 13 | 44 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 28 | 49 | 28 | 77 | 1.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
CAREER HIGHS
Tackles: 7, 4x, at Fordham, 10/28/17
Interceptions: 1, at UNH 11/26/16
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