An all around athlete in high school, freshman Kyle Scannell will open the 2008 season at corner back for the Buccaneers. At Lakewood High School he was a member of the swim team, played golf and lacrosse. He was the captain of the lacrosse team his senior season and a two-time all-star. An honor roll student, he enjoys surfing, fishing, wake-boarding and watching his favorite professional sports team, the Tampa Bay Rays.