35. Jeremiah Hatch – 77 Kansas 6-3 308
2011: Played in 12 games. Selected All-Big 12 Conference Second Team for the 2011 college football season as voted on by the league’s 10 head coaches.
2010: Missed the season opener, but then started at center for the next 11 games.
2009: Started all 12 games at center. Played tackle as a freshman in 2008.
2008: Earned Rivals.com Freshman All-America Second Team honors. Started at right tackle in games two through five before moving to left tackle where he started the final nine games of the year. One of two redshirt freshmen tackles on the line along with Jeff Spikes. Had to replace current Cincinnati Bengal and 2007 All-American Anthony Collins at this position.
2007: Redshirted his first year at Kansas.
High School: The No. 13-ranked center in the class of 2007 by ESPN.com. Earned all-state honors after his senior season in 2006. Also was an all-district and all-area performer after his final year of eligibility. Named all-district as a junior in 2005. Helped the Cowboys to four-straight district championships. Earned varsity letters in football and basketball. Coached in football by Allen Wilson. A member of Carter High's honor roll and in the top 20 percent of his academic class.
Personal: Born in Dallas, Texas. Major is communication studies. Son of Shannon McNeal. Likes to rap, eat and spend time on the internet.
Better in the: Passing game.
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
36. Grant Johnson – Oregon State
Grant Johnson – 70 Oregon State 6-4 293
2011: Played in 10 games. Selected All-Pac-12 Honorable Mention for the 2011 college football season as selected by the Pac-12 head football coaches. Missed 2 games with an ankle injury.
2010: Started all 12 games at left guard. Had shoulder surgery during the offseason and did not participate in spring drills.
2009: Grant started all 13 games at left guard after switching positions prior to the season.
2008: He played against Washington State and UCLA as a center.
2007: Redshirt.
High School: Attended Baker City High School. Three-year letterman, starting two seasons as a middle linebacker and offensive tackle. Earned numerous Greater Oregon League honors. started two years in basketball leading the team to the state title. Greater Oregon League MVP in basketball.
Personal: Born March 31, 1989 in Baker City, Oregon. Son of Mark and Heather Palmer-Johnson; both are OSU graduates. Majoring in business and will graduate in March.
Better in the: Passing game.
2011: Played in 10 games. Selected All-Pac-12 Honorable Mention for the 2011 college football season as selected by the Pac-12 head football coaches. Missed 2 games with an ankle injury.
2010: Started all 12 games at left guard. Had shoulder surgery during the offseason and did not participate in spring drills.
2009: Grant started all 13 games at left guard after switching positions prior to the season.
2008: He played against Washington State and UCLA as a center.
2007: Redshirt.
High School: Attended Baker City High School. Three-year letterman, starting two seasons as a middle linebacker and offensive tackle. Earned numerous Greater Oregon League honors. started two years in basketball leading the team to the state title. Greater Oregon League MVP in basketball.
Personal: Born March 31, 1989 in Baker City, Oregon. Son of Mark and Heather Palmer-Johnson; both are OSU graduates. Majoring in business and will graduate in March.
Better in the: Passing game.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
37. Ryan McCaul – Louisiana-Monroe
Ryan McCaul – 72 Louisiana-Monroe 6-5 294
2011: Played in 12 games.
2010: One of the most versatile offensive linemen in the country. Started all 12 games at three different positions. Started the opener and the final three games at center, started games two, three and four at left guard and games five through eight at left tackle. Part of an offensive line that protected for quarterback Kolton Browning to tally the third most total yards in the NCAA by a freshman and the second most total yards in ULM history
2009: Attended Northeastern Oklahoma A&M. Named to the JCFootball.com Preseason All-American Team prior to the 2009 season. Earned second team all-Southwest Conference honors for the Golden Norsemen. Helped pave the way for Da'Sor Horton to rush for a conference best 1,072 yards and 17 touchdowns. Norsemen also had the league's fourth best passing attack.
2008: Attended Northeastern Oklahoma A&M.
High School: Earned all-Mid-State Conference honors and 6A all-state honors following his senior year at Moore High School in Oklahoma. Finished his senior season with 30 tackles and a pair of sacks.
Personal: Full name is Ryan Collin McCaul. Born Dec. 26, 1989, in Moore, Okla. Son of Kevin and Deborah McCaul. Has one brother, Kevin. Majoring in political science.
Better in the: Running game.
2011: Played in 12 games.
2010: One of the most versatile offensive linemen in the country. Started all 12 games at three different positions. Started the opener and the final three games at center, started games two, three and four at left guard and games five through eight at left tackle. Part of an offensive line that protected for quarterback Kolton Browning to tally the third most total yards in the NCAA by a freshman and the second most total yards in ULM history
2009: Attended Northeastern Oklahoma A&M. Named to the JCFootball.com Preseason All-American Team prior to the 2009 season. Earned second team all-Southwest Conference honors for the Golden Norsemen. Helped pave the way for Da'Sor Horton to rush for a conference best 1,072 yards and 17 touchdowns. Norsemen also had the league's fourth best passing attack.
2008: Attended Northeastern Oklahoma A&M.
High School: Earned all-Mid-State Conference honors and 6A all-state honors following his senior year at Moore High School in Oklahoma. Finished his senior season with 30 tackles and a pair of sacks.
Personal: Full name is Ryan Collin McCaul. Born Dec. 26, 1989, in Moore, Okla. Son of Kevin and Deborah McCaul. Has one brother, Kevin. Majoring in political science.
Better in the: Running game.
Monday, January 30, 2012
38. Eric Ball – Rice
Eric Ball – 78 Rice 6-4 300
2011: Played in 9 games. Elected to forgo his final season of eligibility and will graduate in four years this May. Missed 3 games with shoulder and leg injuries.
2010: Named the winner of the "Bloody" Joe Davis Award by his teammates after battling injuries while providing solid play all season. Opened the year with three starts at left guard, then made his first career start at center against Baylor. Moved over to center when Keshawn Carrington was injured against Northwestern. Made four starts at center but then missed a pair of games of his own because of an injury, and then returned to guard when he was cleared to return to the field. Returned to action with a start at left guard at Tulane.
2009: Played in a pair of games and earned a start before a high ankle sprain limited his playing time in the middle portion of the season. Saw action in the first three games, including extensive action at Oklahoma State after Jake Hicks was injured. Earned his first career start the following week in place of Hicks, vs. Vanderbilt, but left the game early with his own injury. Returned to action against UCF. Also saw action against Houston in the season finale.
2008: Redshirted.
High School: Attended Katy High School in Texas. Two-year starter for coach Gary Joseph and one of the anchors on the Tigers unbeaten 5A state championship squad. Two-time All-District 18-5A and second-team All-Greater Houston as a senior by the Houston Chronicle. Katy was a combined 29-1 in his two years on the varsity. Member of Dave Campbell's Texas Football Top 300.
Personal: Full Name: Eric Desmond Ball. Born: Sept. 9, 1989, at Los Gatos, Calif. Parents: Colin and Susan Ball, Katy (two brothers). Rice major: Political Science.
Better in the: Running game.
2011: Played in 9 games. Elected to forgo his final season of eligibility and will graduate in four years this May. Missed 3 games with shoulder and leg injuries.
2010: Named the winner of the "Bloody" Joe Davis Award by his teammates after battling injuries while providing solid play all season. Opened the year with three starts at left guard, then made his first career start at center against Baylor. Moved over to center when Keshawn Carrington was injured against Northwestern. Made four starts at center but then missed a pair of games of his own because of an injury, and then returned to guard when he was cleared to return to the field. Returned to action with a start at left guard at Tulane.
2009: Played in a pair of games and earned a start before a high ankle sprain limited his playing time in the middle portion of the season. Saw action in the first three games, including extensive action at Oklahoma State after Jake Hicks was injured. Earned his first career start the following week in place of Hicks, vs. Vanderbilt, but left the game early with his own injury. Returned to action against UCF. Also saw action against Houston in the season finale.
2008: Redshirted.
High School: Attended Katy High School in Texas. Two-year starter for coach Gary Joseph and one of the anchors on the Tigers unbeaten 5A state championship squad. Two-time All-District 18-5A and second-team All-Greater Houston as a senior by the Houston Chronicle. Katy was a combined 29-1 in his two years on the varsity. Member of Dave Campbell's Texas Football Top 300.
Personal: Full Name: Eric Desmond Ball. Born: Sept. 9, 1989, at Los Gatos, Calif. Parents: Colin and Susan Ball, Katy (two brothers). Rice major: Political Science.
Better in the: Running game.
Sunday, January 29, 2012
39. Joey Ray – Tulane
Joey Ray – 66 Tulane 6-3 310
2011: Played in 13 games.
2010: Saw action in all 12 games as a junior, including one start at center against Southeastern Louisiana (9/2). Key reserve who played both center and guard. Helped the offense average 127.5 rushing and 245.8 passing yards per game.
2009: Played in seven games as a junior, including starts at center at LSU (10/31) and at UCF (11/21). Also saw action against BYU (9/12), Marshall (10/10), Houston (10/17), Southern Miss (10/24) and SMU (11/28). In games he played, helped the team average 84.6 rushing yards and 176.3 passing yards per game.
2008: Saw action in seven games as a sophomore, playing along the offensive line against East Carolina (9/12), Louisiana-Monroe (9/20), SMU (9/25), Army (10/4), UTEP (10/11), Rice (10/25) and LSU (11/1). In games he played, helped the team average 151.1 rushing yards and 231.0 passing yards per game.
2007: Did not play as a true freshman.
High School: Three-year letterman at St. Thomas High in Texas where he played offensive guard and tackle, tight end and defensive tackle for coach Kurt Page. Named first-team all-state and All-District 3-6A his final two prep seasons and helped the Eagles advance to the state semifinals as a junior. Earned Hatnett Award as a senior, which is awarded annually by St. Thomas to honor the student-athlete who best defines courage, dedication and leadership. Also lettered in wrestling and track and field.
Personal: Born Joseph William Ray on May 10, 1989, in Tomball, Texas. Son of Jim and Therese Ray. Has one brother and two sisters. Majoring in finance.
Better in the: Running game.
2011: Played in 13 games.
2010: Saw action in all 12 games as a junior, including one start at center against Southeastern Louisiana (9/2). Key reserve who played both center and guard. Helped the offense average 127.5 rushing and 245.8 passing yards per game.
2009: Played in seven games as a junior, including starts at center at LSU (10/31) and at UCF (11/21). Also saw action against BYU (9/12), Marshall (10/10), Houston (10/17), Southern Miss (10/24) and SMU (11/28). In games he played, helped the team average 84.6 rushing yards and 176.3 passing yards per game.
2008: Saw action in seven games as a sophomore, playing along the offensive line against East Carolina (9/12), Louisiana-Monroe (9/20), SMU (9/25), Army (10/4), UTEP (10/11), Rice (10/25) and LSU (11/1). In games he played, helped the team average 151.1 rushing yards and 231.0 passing yards per game.
2007: Did not play as a true freshman.
High School: Three-year letterman at St. Thomas High in Texas where he played offensive guard and tackle, tight end and defensive tackle for coach Kurt Page. Named first-team all-state and All-District 3-6A his final two prep seasons and helped the Eagles advance to the state semifinals as a junior. Earned Hatnett Award as a senior, which is awarded annually by St. Thomas to honor the student-athlete who best defines courage, dedication and leadership. Also lettered in wrestling and track and field.
Personal: Born Joseph William Ray on May 10, 1989, in Tomball, Texas. Son of Jim and Therese Ray. Has one brother and two sisters. Majoring in finance.
Better in the: Running game.
Friday, January 27, 2012
40. Mark Spinney - Boston College
Mark Spinney - 69 Boston College 6-4 282
2011: Played in 11 games. Missed 1 game with a knee injury.
2010: Appeared in all 13 games. Made first start at right guard against Virginia Tech. Blocked for All-ACC back Montel Harris, who led the conference in rushing and ranks 16th nationally. The line allowed Eagles' running backs to gain 100 or more yards in nine different games.
2009: Appeared in seven games off the bench. BC ranked 39th in the country in sacks allowed (1.54). Blocked for RB Montel Harris who had the fourth-most carries in the country (308) and the 10th-most rushing yards (1,457). The line helped Harris record eight 100-yard games.
2008: Valuable scout team member.
2007: Redshirted.
High School: Twice earned All-State Division II honors as an offensive lineman at Bishop Guertin High School in New Hampshire; also played on the defensive line. Selected as the state's 2006 Gatorade Football Player of the Year. Recorded 119 pancake blocks in his senior season; also registered 91 tackles (38 solos), four sacks and three fumble recoveries on defense. Led the Cardinals to consecutive state Division II titles in 2005 and 2006. Played for head coach Tony Johnson.
Personal:Mark E. Spinney, born August 11, 1988. Enrolled in the Carroll School of Management. Mark is the middle of Marianne and Stephen Spinney's three children.
Better in the: Running game.
2011: Played in 11 games. Missed 1 game with a knee injury.
2010: Appeared in all 13 games. Made first start at right guard against Virginia Tech. Blocked for All-ACC back Montel Harris, who led the conference in rushing and ranks 16th nationally. The line allowed Eagles' running backs to gain 100 or more yards in nine different games.
2009: Appeared in seven games off the bench. BC ranked 39th in the country in sacks allowed (1.54). Blocked for RB Montel Harris who had the fourth-most carries in the country (308) and the 10th-most rushing yards (1,457). The line helped Harris record eight 100-yard games.
2008: Valuable scout team member.
2007: Redshirted.
High School: Twice earned All-State Division II honors as an offensive lineman at Bishop Guertin High School in New Hampshire; also played on the defensive line. Selected as the state's 2006 Gatorade Football Player of the Year. Recorded 119 pancake blocks in his senior season; also registered 91 tackles (38 solos), four sacks and three fumble recoveries on defense. Led the Cardinals to consecutive state Division II titles in 2005 and 2006. Played for head coach Tony Johnson.
Personal:Mark E. Spinney, born August 11, 1988. Enrolled in the Carroll School of Management. Mark is the middle of Marianne and Stephen Spinney's three children.
Better in the: Running game.
Thursday, January 26, 2012
41. Can Holland – North Carolina
Can Holland – 65 North Carolina 6-2 320
2011: Played in 11 games. Missed 2 games with a back injury.
2010: Appeared in all 13 games and started the final 12 regular season contests at center. Saw action on 812 snaps and posted 19 knock-downs. Graded out at 82 percent for the regular season. Saw action on all 72 offensive snaps vs. Tennessee in the Music City Bowl. Played all 84 snaps at Duke and graded out at 80 percent. Graded out at a team-high 90 percent against Virginia Tech. Had four knock-downs against Florida State. Played all 71 snaps against William & Mary and graded out at 85 percent with four knock-downs. Graded out at 80 percent against Virginia. Played all 72 snaps and graded out at a team-high 90 percent with four knock-downs against Clemson. Graded out at 87 percent against Georgia Tech.
2009: Started seven games at center and saw action on 531 snaps. Had a 74 percent grade and 17 knock-down blocks on the season. Came off the bench at Boston College for 21 snaps. Sat out the Miami game with a shoulder injury. Had one knock-down in limited action against Duke. Came off the bench at Virginia Tech and registered a 74 percent grade. Logged a team-best 84-percent grade against Florida State. Recorded a team-high six knock-downs versus Georgia Southern. Logged a season-best grade of 81 percent and had five knock-downs versus Virginia. Started at Georgia Tech and logged a 75-percent grade. Started second straight game at center against East Carolina and graded at 71 percent with two knock-downs. Made first career start at center at Connecticut and graded at 73 percent with two knock-down blocks. Also saw action off the bench against The Citadel.
2008: Saw action in wins over Georgia Tech and Boston College.
2007: Redshirted.
High School: Attended Perry Traditional Academy High School in Pennsylvania. Ranked among the top 30 players in Pennsylvania by SuperPrep. Ranked the No. 79 offensive lineman in the country by Scout.com. Named first-team 3A all-state by the Associated Press. Named Harrisburg Patriot-News "Platinum 33" team. First-team all-city honors as a senior. Earned All-WPIAL honors as a junior. Helped lead team to an 11-2 record and a city-league title. Had 47 pancake blocks as a senior. Coached by Bill Gallagher. Also participated in track and field.
Personal: Son of Turley and Leroy Holland. Born March 26, 1989. Biology major. People say he looks like teammate Mike Dykes. New Year's resolution was to give up vegetables. Favorite TV show is "Heroes". Says the one word his mother would use to describe him is "consuming". Says he would never leave home without his "character". Favorite restaurant in Chapel Hill is Top of the Hill • Began playing football at the age of 14 because his sister made him do so. Says the best thing about Carolina is "the people". Favorite NFL team is the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Better in the: Passing game.
2011: Played in 11 games. Missed 2 games with a back injury.
2010: Appeared in all 13 games and started the final 12 regular season contests at center. Saw action on 812 snaps and posted 19 knock-downs. Graded out at 82 percent for the regular season. Saw action on all 72 offensive snaps vs. Tennessee in the Music City Bowl. Played all 84 snaps at Duke and graded out at 80 percent. Graded out at a team-high 90 percent against Virginia Tech. Had four knock-downs against Florida State. Played all 71 snaps against William & Mary and graded out at 85 percent with four knock-downs. Graded out at 80 percent against Virginia. Played all 72 snaps and graded out at a team-high 90 percent with four knock-downs against Clemson. Graded out at 87 percent against Georgia Tech.
2009: Started seven games at center and saw action on 531 snaps. Had a 74 percent grade and 17 knock-down blocks on the season. Came off the bench at Boston College for 21 snaps. Sat out the Miami game with a shoulder injury. Had one knock-down in limited action against Duke. Came off the bench at Virginia Tech and registered a 74 percent grade. Logged a team-best 84-percent grade against Florida State. Recorded a team-high six knock-downs versus Georgia Southern. Logged a season-best grade of 81 percent and had five knock-downs versus Virginia. Started at Georgia Tech and logged a 75-percent grade. Started second straight game at center against East Carolina and graded at 71 percent with two knock-downs. Made first career start at center at Connecticut and graded at 73 percent with two knock-down blocks. Also saw action off the bench against The Citadel.
2008: Saw action in wins over Georgia Tech and Boston College.
2007: Redshirted.
High School: Attended Perry Traditional Academy High School in Pennsylvania. Ranked among the top 30 players in Pennsylvania by SuperPrep. Ranked the No. 79 offensive lineman in the country by Scout.com. Named first-team 3A all-state by the Associated Press. Named Harrisburg Patriot-News "Platinum 33" team. First-team all-city honors as a senior. Earned All-WPIAL honors as a junior. Helped lead team to an 11-2 record and a city-league title. Had 47 pancake blocks as a senior. Coached by Bill Gallagher. Also participated in track and field.
Personal: Son of Turley and Leroy Holland. Born March 26, 1989. Biology major. People say he looks like teammate Mike Dykes. New Year's resolution was to give up vegetables. Favorite TV show is "Heroes". Says the one word his mother would use to describe him is "consuming". Says he would never leave home without his "character". Favorite restaurant in Chapel Hill is Top of the Hill • Began playing football at the age of 14 because his sister made him do so. Says the best thing about Carolina is "the people". Favorite NFL team is the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Better in the: Passing game.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
