Western Carolina University

PRONUNCIATION: KAY-suhn (like Jason) LINK-kuh

2022 (Redshirt Freshman): Played in one game as a reserve at quarterback, seeing action in the home victory over Presbyterian (Sept. 17) … Rushed 34 yards for a touchdown against the Blue Hose for his first career score.

2021 (Freshman*): Saw action in one game on the season at Chattanooga (Oct. 2) ... Did not record any official statistics, remaining eligible for a redshirt ... Finished 5-of-8 passing for 112 yards and a 31-yard touchdown pass to Toler Keigley in WCU's annual Spring Showcase.

2020-21 (Freshman): Played in one game on the season, making his collegiate debut at North Carolina (Dec. 5) … Rushed for 17 yards on eight carries including a long of nine yards … Completed all three of his pass attempts for 21 yards including a long of 12 yards … Finished with 38 yards of total offense at UNC ... Named to the 2020-21 Southern Conference Academic Honor Roll.

Prior to Western Carolina: Dual-threat quarterback, three-year varsity letter winner … Played three years at Pace High in Florida before transferring to Mobile Christian as a senior … Threw for over 5,969 yards with 57 passing touchdowns adding 2,348 rushing yards and 21 TDs on the ground … Threw for over 1,100 yards in each season as a prep … As a senior, accounted for over 3,120 yards including 2,112 passing yards with 17 touchdowns and 1,008 yards on the ground for the Alabama state runner-up … High school coach at Mobile Christian was Ronnie Cottrell.
 
Personal: Full name is Kason Shane Lincke … Is the son of Beverly and Shane Lincke … Has a sister, Kailey.