This is part of a series of 2008 Maryland football commitment Q&As; leading up to signing day Wednesday. All answers are provided by the featured player.

Name: Kenny Tate

Born: May 15, 1990

Hometown: Forestville

Nickname: "Six"

Height: 6 feet 4

Weight: 215 pounds

Position: Wide receiver

High school: DeMatha

Senior statistics: 32 receptions for 489 yards and six touchdowns

Rankings: Rivals.com: Four stars, No. 23 wide receiver, No. 4 player in Maryland; Scout.com: Four stars, No. 16 wide receiver.

Bench-press maximum: 250 pounds

40-yard dash: 4.49 seconds

Runner-up: Illinois

Other scholarships offered: Penn State, Florida, Ohio State

Favorite NFL player: Randy Moss

Favorite NFL team: Dallas Cowboys

Favorite all-time Terp: Dennard Wilson

Favorite music: Aaliyah

Favorite book: Brian's Song by William Blinn

Favorite movie: The Bodyguard

Favorite TV show: Scooby-Doo, Mickey Mouse, cartoons

Favorite food: Ribs

Favorite high school class: Sports management

Favorite thing about College Park: "Chipotle. That's the spot."

Other high school sports: Basketball, track

Hobbies: "I actually collect model cars."

Intended major: Business

Why Maryland? "One, of course, is that it's close to home. Parents, family members and friends can come see me play. The football program is on the rise, academics are one of the best, so I can't go wrong there."

mbracken@baltimoresun.com

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