Kerry Hafner set no records while he played tight end for the Blue Devils' football team from 1978-79, and 1981-82, but he was an important part of Stout's high powered running game.

Known primarily as a bruising blocker, Hafner helped run interference for running backs Steve Burr and Bob Johnson, both Hall of Fame members, who set school rushing records. Hafner was an honorable mention all conference pick in 1979, then was a first team choice in 1981 and was a first team all-district selection in 1982. Hafner is currently ranked 13th on the all-time receiving list with 1006 yards.

Hafner signed as a free agent with the Green Bay Packers in 1982, lasting until the second-to-last cut. To prepare for his stint with the Packers, Hafner went out for track for the first time in his athletic career, participating in the hammer throw where he placed third at the 1982 conference meet.

After graduating from Stout in 1982, Hafner received his Ph.D in biostatistics from the University of North Carolina. He is currently employed by Pharmaceutical Research Associates in Lenexa, Kan., as the director of statistics and data management where he oversees 32 employees in the department.

Hafner has authored or co-authored 17 journals or books, was the 1993 recipient of the UW-Stout Outstanding Alumni Award and received a similar award at North Carolina.

Hafner and his wife, Terese, have two sons, Samuel and Ryan, and reside in Lee's Summit, Mo.