Personal
Parent are Charles and Elizabeth...Kalev is an Estonian name of his father, meaning Atlas or great person...father played football at Colgate and was drafted by the New York Giants...is married to Barbara Ann Bassett...was actively recruited by Nebraska, Alabama, Washington, Arizona State, Oklahoma State and Utah...is majoring in physical education.
Before BYU
At Layton High School he lettered in football, track and wrestling...wrestled heavyweight and played offensive and defensive tackle...in track threw the shot put and discus.
Was a varsity backup and saw jayvee action...against the Air Force jayvee he intercepted a pass on a rush and carried it 40 yards for a TD.
Part- time starter...was named coaches player of the game three times.
Was an alternating starter, playing both left and right tackle.