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37. Ryan McCaul – Louisiana-Monroe

2012-01-31T15:50:00.000-08:00

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.

38. Eric Ball – Rice

2012-01-30T17:37:00.001-08:00

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.

39. Joey Ray – Tulane

2012-01-29T08:32:00.000-08:00

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.

40. Mark Spinney - Boston College

2012-01-27T16:37:00.000-08:00

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.

41. Can Holland – North Carolina

2012-01-26T16:12:00.000-08:00

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.

42. Zach Swindall – Troy

2012-01-25T18:05:00.000-08:00

Zach Swindall – 60 Troy 6-1 283

2011: Played in 12 games.
2010: Saw action in four games as a reserve offensive lineman. Played a total of 58 snaps, recording three knockdowns.
2009: Saw action in four games as a reserve offensive lineman. Played a total of 40 snaps, recording five knockdowns.
2008: Saw action in one game against Alcorn State as a reserve offensive lineman...Played for 13 total snaps grading at 92 percent.
2007: Redshirted.
High School: Was a four-year letter winner for coach Hugh Fountain at Charles Henderson High School in Alabama. Played offensive and defensive tackle and also served as long snapper. Was an honorable mention All-State pick. Was a member of the National Honor Society.
Personal: Full name is Timothy Zachary Swindall. Was born on January 23, 1989. Is the son of Tim and Phyllis Swindall. Has one brother, Zeb, and one sister, Kaitlin. His dad played football at Auburn. Majoring in General Business.
Better in the: Passing Game.

43. Caleb Ruch – Rutgers

2012-01-17T16:32:00.000-08:00

Caleb Ruch – 60 Rutgers 6-4 298

2011: Played in 13 games.
2010: Appeared in all 12 games with nine starts at right guard … also earned playing time at center.
2009: Reserve left guard who was limited to just two games with an injury.
2008: Appeared in 12 games with 10 starts (four at right guard and six at left guard) … made collegiate debut and first career start vs. Fresno State (9/1).
2007: Did not see game action.
High School: Top offensive lineman from the state of Pennsylvania. Rated as the No. 28 prospect in the state and the 35th-ranked offensive guard in the nation by Rivals.com. Four-year starter for head coach Jon Donnelly at Quakertown. Scout.com named Ruch the 32nd-ranked guard in the country. First-Team Class AAAA Associated Press All-State honors as a senior, becoming the first player in school history to achieve the honor. Philadelphia Inquirer All-Area First Team … Harrisburg Patriot-News “Platinum 33” team selection. Third-Team All-State selection by the Pennsylvania Football News. First-Team All-Area honoree by the Morning Call and Intelligencer. Durable player who made 47 career starts and missed just one game in his career due to injury in his freshman season. Did not allow a sack his senior year and yielded just one sack as a junior. One of 50 recipients of the Mini Max Award for excellence in high school football, as awarded by the Maxwell Club.
Personal: Born 9/16/88.
Better in the: Passing game.

44. Moe Petrus – Connecticut

2012-01-16T12:29:00.000-08:00

Moe Petrus – 57 Connecticut 6-2 302

2011: Selected All-BIG EAST Conference First Team for the 2011 college football season as chosen by the league’s eight head coaches. Played in 12 games.
2010: Started all 13 games and was a second team All-BIG EAST pick. Has started 26 straight games for UConn at center dating back to 2009 and started all 13 games in 2008 at left tackle for 39 straight starts. Helped allow Jordan Todman to eclipse the 1,000-yard rushing mark and help UConn rank 35th in the country in rushing offense. Earned an Offensive Game Ball following the Pittsburgh win (Nov. 11) along with other blockers in recognition of UConn's 265 rushing yards, including 22 by Todman. A member of the 2010 BIG EAST All-Academic team.
2009: Talented redshirt sophomore who moved over to the center position this past season and started all 13 games. Earned the Offensive Game Ball along with his fellow offensive line starters after the win against Notre Dame (Nov. 21).
2008: Started all 13 games for the Huskies at left guard in 2008. Was named to the Sporting News and Football Writers Association of America All-Freshman team. Was part of an offensive line that allowed running back Donald Brown to lead the country in rushing. UConn team was ranked 20th in the country in rushing yards per game and second in the BIG EAST at 204.58 yards per game. Earned a game ball, along with his fellow offensive linemen, in UConn's win over Virginia (Sept. 13). Assisted Donald Brown and company by helping team to rush for 358 yards in the International Bowl victory over Buffalo (Jan. 3).
2007: Redshirted. Named the Offensive Scout Team Player of the Week prior to the Rutgers (Nov. 3), Syracuse (Nov. 17) and West Virginia (Nov. 24) games.
High School: A 2006 Canadian All-Star. Captain of Team Canada. Member of 2005 Team Canada Global Junior Championship team and MVP of the championship game. Helped Vanier to the Cegep Championship in 2006 with a 12-1 record. Also captained Vanier, the same school that produced former Husky Shawn Mayne.
Personal: Muhammad Petrus. Born on February 22, 1986. A psychology major.
Better in the: Passing game.

45. Chris Anzevino - Kent State

2012-01-15T15:37:00.000-08:00

Chris Anzevino – 55 Kent State 6-2 295

2011: Played in 12 games.
2010: Earrned All-MAC Third Team honors. Named to the the Rimington Trophy 2010 Spring Watch List as one of 37 players on the preliminary list for the trophy that is awarded annually to the top center in the Football Bowl Subdivision.
2009: Started every game at center for the second consecutive year
2008: Redshirt Freshman Season. Anchor of offensive line that paved way for nation’s 11th-best rushing offense. Named team’s Offensive Rookie of the Year, starting all 12 games at center. Won the starting job in the preseason and was one of two redshirt freshmen who started on the line.
2007: Freshman Season. Redshirted.
High School: Named first-team All-Steel Valley Conference, All-Trumbull County, and All-Northeast Ohio and second-team All-Ohio after recording over 50 tackles and helping the Warren G. Harding Raiders to a regional runner-up finish as a senior. Also a state qualifier in the discus and shot put as a letterwinner on the track and field team. Earned one varsity wrestling letter. Was coached by Thom McDaniels.
Personal: Born Dec. 31, 1988. Parents are Ronald Anzevino and Loraine Tomocik.Has four older siblings. Majoring in special education. Last name is pronounced an-zuh-VEE-no.
Better in the: Running game.

2011 Draft Class Re-Cap

2011-12-24T17:35:00.000-08:00

Cream of The Crop:
1.) Ryan Pugh 6-1 307 5.46: Training Camp with Carolina: Currently a Free Agent
2.) Jake Kirkpatrick 6-1 300 5.31: Training Camp with Indianapolis: Currently a Free Agent
3.) Chase Beeler 6-3 293 5.38: San Francisco Practice Squad
4.) Jordan Holmes 6-4 305 5.57: Currently a Free Agent

The Rest:
5.) Bronson Tiwanak 6-1 298 5.2: Currently a Free Agent
6.) Trask Iosefa 6-0 295 5.16: Currently a Free Agent
7.) Name: Beau Warren 6-3 288 5.21: Training Camp with St Louis: Currently a Free Agent
8.) Wade Weibert 6-4 292 5.43: Currently a Free Agent
9.) J.C. Brignone 6-1 309 5.26: Training Camp with Chicago: Currently a Free Agent
10.) Jordan Shoemaker 6-2 305: Currently a Free Agent
11.) Zane Taylor 6-2 309 5.48: Training Camp with NY Jets: Tampa Bay Practice Squad. Currently: Philadelphia Practice Squad.
12.) John Stipek 6-4 289 5.08: Currently a Free Agent
13.) Ryan McMahon 6-1 297 5.14: Training Camp with Atlanta. Currently a Free Agent
14.) Jason Kelce 6-2 280 4.89: Philadelphia. Started 16 games.
15.) Alex Karabin: 6-0 290: Currently a Free Agent
16.) Kris O'Dowd 6-4 304 5.12: Training Camp with Arizona. Currently a Free Agent
17.) Zach Peterson: Currently a Free Agent
18.) Brad Serini 6-2 296 5.44: Currently a Free Agent
19.) Sean Bedford 6-1 280: Currently a Free Agent
20.) Cameron Zipp 6-1 286 5.05: Currently a Free Agent
21.) Tyler Clark 6-1 276 5.12: Currently a Free Agent
22.) Joe Bernardi 6-2 287: Currently a Free Agent
23.) Kevin Kowalski 6-3 300 5.04: Dallas. Played in 9 games. 0 starts.
24.) Colin Baxter 6-2 311 5.43: San Diego Practice Squad. NY Jets Active Roster. Currently: San Diego. Played in 7 games with 2 starts.
25.) Tim Barnes 6-3 305 5.17: Training Camp with Baltimore. Currently St. Louis Practice Squad.
26.) Paul Pinegar 6-3 280 5.50: Currently a Free Agent
27.) Doug Klopacz 6-2 286: Currently a Free Agent
28.) Nick Mitchell 6-1 285 5.28: Currently a Free Agent
29.) Matt Allen 6-2 281 5.22: Training Camp with Tampa Bay. Currently a Free Agent
30.) Chris Guarnero 6-2 289 5.34: Currently a Free Agent
31.) D.J. Burris 6-1 305: Currently a Free Agent
32.) Eric Davis 6-1 306: 5.41: Currently a Free Agent
33.) Mike Pouncey 6-5 303 5.12: Miami. Started 16 games.
34.) Zach Williams 6-3 309 5.18: Carolina. Currently on Injured Reserve List
35.) Colin Miller 6-2 299 5.30: Training Camp with Pittsburgh. Currently a Free Agent
36.) Clell Hasenbank 6-0 288: Currently a Free Agent
37.) Ryan Bartholomew 6-1 302 4.93: Training Camp with Baltimore. Currently Arizona Practice Squad.
38.) Ryan Taylor 6-2 308 5.03: Training Camp with New Orleans. Currently a Free Agent
39.) Howard Barbieri 6-5 304 5.32: Training Camp with Houston. Practice Squad Houston.
40.) Sampson Genus 6-0 315 5.51: Training Camp with Green Bay. Practice Squad Green Bay.
41.) Ailao Eliapo 6-0 295 5.25: Currently a Free Agent
42.) Alex Linnenkohl 6-1 304 5.36: Training Camp with Chicago. Currently a Free Agent
43.) Russell Nenon 6-3 299 5.60: Currently a Free AgentTraining Camp with Chicago.
44.) Brad Paul 6-3 290 5.17: Currently a Free Agent
45.) Ian Burks 6-4 286: Currently a Free Agent
46.) Bryan Morgan 6-3 265: Currently a Free Agent
47.) Andrew Nierman 6-0 302: Currently a Free Agent
48.) Joey Bailey 6-3 295: Currently a Free Agent
49.) Ben Lamaak 6-4 302 5.13: Training Camp with Oakland. Currently a Free Agent
50.) Chad Schofield 6-3 302: Currently a Free Agent
51.) Mike Ward 6-3 292 5.42: Currently a Free Agent

Rookie Centers On An Opening Day Roster

2011-09-14T19:14:00.000-07:00

#3 Beeler, Chase - SF (Practice Squad)
#14 Kelce, Jason - PHIL
#23 Kowalski, Kevin - DAL
#24 Baxter, Colin- NYJ
#34 Pouncey, Mike - MIA
#35 Williams, Zack - CAR (Injured Reserve)
#38 Bartholomew, Ryan - ATL Practice Squad)

2011 Training Camp

2011-07-31T07:15:00.000-07:00

#1 Pugh, Ryan - CAR (FA)
#2 Kirkpatrick, Jake - IND (FA)
#3 Beeler, Chase - SF (FA)
#7 Warren, Beau - STL (FA)
#9 Brignone, J.C. - CHI (FA)
#11 Taylor, Zane - NY (FA)
#13 McMahon, Ryan - ATL (FA)
#14 Kelce, Jason - PHIL (Drafted)
#16 O'Dowd, Kris - ARI (FA)
#23 Kowalski, Kevin - DAL (FA)
#24 Baxter, Colin- SD (FA)
#25 Barnes, Tim - BAL (FA)
#30 Allen, Matt - TB (FA)
#34 Pouncey, Mike - MIA (Drafted)
#35 Williams, Zack - CAR (Drafted)
#36 Miller, Colin - PIT (FA)
#38 Bartholomew, Ryan - BAL (FA)
#39 Taylor, Ryan - NO (FA)
#40 Barbieri, Howard - HOU (FA)
#41 Genus, Sampson - GB (FA)
#43 Linnenkohl, Alex - CHI (FA)
#50 Lamaak, Ben - OAK (FA)

2011 Draft Favorites

2011-03-03T18:42:00.000-08:00

Ryan Pugh - Auburn

Jake Kirkpatrick – TCU

Chase Beeler – Stanford

Jordan Holmes – Oregon

1. Ryan Pugh - Auburn

2011-03-03T18:41:00.001-08:00

Ryan Pugh - 50 Auburn 6-4 297

2010: Played in 14 games. Selected All-SEC Football First Team for the 2010 college football season as selected by the SEC head football coaches. Selected AP Third Team All-American for the 2010 college football season as selected by the Associated Press.
2009: Associated Press Second-Team All-SEC. Phil Steele's Third-Team Midseason All-SEC. ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District IV Second Team. SEC Academic Honor Roll. Started all 13 games. Led o-linemen with 70 knockdown blocks this season. Is part of line that allowed 21 sacks in 364 pass attempts this season. Started at center in season opener vs. Louisiana Tech and tallied five knockdown blocks. Did not allow a sack on 27 pass attempts vs. Tech. Started against Mississippi State and did not allow a sack in 24 pass attempts. Totaled nine knockdown blocks, second most among offensive linemen, against Mississippi State. Played every snap vs. West Virginia and totaled 8.5 knockdown blocks. Led Tigers with 12 knockdown blocks against Ball State. Totaled six knockdown blocks vs. Tennessee. Finished with third-highest knockdown total vs. Arkansas, with seven. Against Kentucky, helped Tigers rush for 220 yards and totaled five knockdown blocks. Finished second on o-line with eight knockdown blocks vs. LSU. Registered 2.5 knockdown blocks vs. Ole Miss. Played only first half vs. Furman and finished with six knockdown blocks, second most for o-linemen. Led o-linemen with 70 knockdown blocks this season. Is part of line that has allowed 21 sacks in 364 pass attempts this season. Part of o-line that helped Tigers to 332 yards total offense and 21 points vs. Alabama.. Helped paved way to 420 yards total offense vs. Northwestern in Outback Bowl.
2008: SEC Academic Honor Roll. Started every game. Had season-high grade of 97 percent vs. UT Martin. Finished with 70 rodeo blocks, 25 cockroach blocks and 15 pancake blocks. In season opener vs. Louisiana-Monroe, grading at 88 percent on 74 snaps with three cockroach blocks, two pancake blocks and six rodeo blocks. Graded at 89 percent overall on 76 snaps vs. Southern Miss. Started at center and had 16 rodeo blocks, four cockroach blocks and one pancake blocks vs. USM. Started second game at center, grading 88 percent overall on 75 snaps vs. Mississippi State. Had 4.5 pancake blocks and 10 rodeo blocks vs. MSU. Graded at 91 percent on 70 snaps vs. LSU with 10 rodeo, one cockroach and one pancake block vs. LSU. On 71 snaps vs. Tennessee, graded at 86 percent overall with eight rodeo blocks. Posted an 88 percent overall grade on 66 snaps vs. Vanderbilt. Graded at 86 percent overall on 62 snaps vs. Arkansas. Had six rode, six cockroach and one pancake blocks vs. Razorbacks. Posted a team-best 96 percent overall grade on 66 snaps vs. West Virginia. Also had two rodeo, five cockroach and 2.5 pancake blocs vs. WVA. Graded at 81 percent overall on 71 snaps vs. Ole Miss. Had two rodeo and three cockroach blocks vs. Rebels. On 65 snaps vs. UT Martin, graded at 97 percent overall with six rodeo and one pancake block. Against Georgia, posted a 93 percent overall grade on 70 snaps with four rodeo, two cockroach and one pancake blocks.
2007: Collegefootballnews.com's Freshman All-America Second Team. Coaches' All-SEC Freshman Team. Scout.com Honorable Mention Freshman All-American. Appeared in seven games with six starts at left tackle. Did not play in LSU game. Also played center in second half of Vanderbilt game after starting center Jason Bosley was injured. Made first career start in the New Mexico State game. Was his first action in an Auburn uniform. Posted a 87 percent grade overall, while finishing with a 102 percent score on assignments. One of three true freshmen, joining RG Chaz Ramsey and RT Lee Ziemba, to start on the offensive line against the Aggies. In first career SEC start, at Florida, posted a 73 percent overall grade and 89 percent on assignments. Against Vanderbilt played 56 snaps, finishing with a 89 percent overall grade and a 101 percent on assignments. In 50 snaps against Arkansas, graded out at 93 percent overall. Suffered a leg injury in third quarter against the Razorbacks. Limited to eight snaps vs. Ole Miss, grading at 96 percent. Did not play vs. Tennessee Tech. Returned to action against Alabama and graded at 87 percent overall on 65 snaps.
High School: High School Coach: Rush Propst. Played both center and offensive tackle at Hoover High in Alabama, leading the team to a state runner-up finish his senior season. Named the 6A Lineman of the Year, All-State and to the "Super 12" by the ASWA. Also awarded 6A All-State and Super All-State honors by the Birmingham News. Slated as the No. 1 center recruit in the nation by Espn.com. Listed as No. 4 prospect in state of Alabama by the Birmingham News. Ranked second nationally among centers and the No. 7 overall recruit in Alabama by Rivals.com. Named a PrepStar All-American. Started and played every snap for the East in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl. Selected by the AHSAA to play in the Alabama North/South All-Star game as a junior. Ranked 73rd in the Mobile Press-Register's Super Southeast 120. 2007 6-A Heavyweight Wrestling State Champion.
Personal : Born December 4, 1988. Son of Sandra and Toney Pugh. Major: Building Science.
Better in the: Passing game.

2. Jake Kirkpatrick – TCU

2011-03-02T16:03:00.000-08:00

Jake Kirkpatrick – 76 TCU 6-3 305

2010: Played in 13 games. 2010 recipient of the Rimington Trophy, presented to the nation's best center. Kirkpatrick sets the blocking scheme on each play for the third-ranked, undefeated and Rose Bowl-bound Horned Frogs. Kirkpatrick, a senior from Tyler, Texas, is the anchor of a TCU offensive line that paves the way for the Horned Frogs to rank fourth nationally in scoring offense (43.3 points per game), eighth in rushing (261.2 yards per game) and ninth in total offense (491.5 yards per game). selected AP Second Team All-American for the 2010 college football season.
2009: First-team All-American by SI.com and a third-team selection from Rivals.com. One of six finalists for the Rimington Trophy, recognizing the top center in the nation. Wasn't even on the watch list at the start of the season. All-Mountain West Conference. Made the first 13 starts of his career. Set the blocking scheme on every play. Anchored a line that paved the way for the Horned Frogs to rank fifth in the country in scoring (38.3 points per game) and rushing (239.5 yards per game) while placing seventh in total offense (456.7 yards per game). Key in TCU ranking sixth nationally in fewest sacks allowed per game (0.92). TCU set single-season school records for points scored (498) and total offense (5,937 yards).
2008: Saw action in 12 of 13 games. Played in a reserve role behind Blake Schlueter as well as contributing on special teams.
2007: Appeared in nine games. Also utilized on special teams.
2006: Redshirted as a true freshman.
High School: Second-team all-district on the gridiron as a senior at Robert E. Lee High School in Texas in his first year of playing football. Previously attended Grace Community where he was a first-team all-state selection in basketball and the TAPPS 5-A District Most Valuable Player. Lettered once in football and four times in basketball. Also lettered in baseball and tennis.
Personal: Parents are Scott and Becky Kirkpatrick. Father played basketball at Navarro College from 1975-77. Major is business with a minor in communications.
Better in the: Passing game.

3. Chase Beeler – Stanford

2011-03-01T17:44:00.000-08:00

Chase Beeler – 72 Stanford 6-3 285

2010: Played in 13 games. Selected AP First Team All-American for the 2010 college football season as selected by the Associated Press. 2010 AFCA Coaches All-America Team. Anchored a Stanford offensive line that has allowed the second fewest sacks in the nation while help paving the way for a young Cardinal rushing attack which has averaged 211.0 yards on the ground this season. Beeler's presence has also allowed quarterback Andrew Luck compiled the seventh highest passing efficiency rating in the country at 166.10. 2010 Walter Camp Football Foundation Second Team All-American. Selected All Pac-10 First Team for the 2010 college football season as selected by the Pac-10 head football coaches.
2009: Earned second team All-Pac-10 Conference honors in his first season as Stanford's starting center after taking over for Alex Fletcher. Made a smooth transition from left guard to the center position. Started all 13 games and played a key role on a line that allowed the fewest sacks (7) in the Pac-10 and helped pave the way for the top rushing attack in school history (2,837). Earned second team All-Pac-10 academic honors. Recipient of the Vardell Award as the player who best combines athletics and academics.
2008: Was a steady force on the offensive line that helped pave the way for the second-highest rushing total in school history. Made seven starts at left guard. Suffered a high-ankle sprain at Washington on Sept. 28 and missed the next three games. Second team Pac-10 Conference All-Academic selection.
2007: Sat out the season to satisfy NCAA transfer rules.
2006: Attended University of Oklahoma. Saw action in five games and made one start as a true freshman. Took 52 of his 85 snaps on the year in a start against Tulsa. Also saw action against Oregon, Texas, Colorado and Iowa State.
High School: Graduated from Jenks (Okla.) High School. Named first team all-state by Tulsa World and The Oklahoman. District 6A-4 MVP Lineman by Tulsa World. Oklahoma Coaches Association All-State selection. Ranked as the 64th best offensive lineman prospect in the nation by Scout.com. Ranked as the No. 22 offensive guard in the nation by Rivals.com. Also rated as the seventh-best recruit in the state of Oklahoma. Has marks of 442 pounds in the bench press and 525 in the squat. Clocked at 5.27 in the 40-yard dash. Was a National Merit Semifinalist.
Personal: Majoring in history.
Better in the: Passing game.

4. Jordan Holmes – Oregon

2011-02-28T15:40:00.001-08:00

Jordan Holmes – 54 Oregon 6-5 300

2010: Played in 13 games. Selected All Pac-10 First Team for the 2010 college football season as selected by the Pac-10 head football coaches.
2009: One of four team captains. Ducks’ starting center in each of 13 games his junior season. Played 70 or more snaps in nine of Oregon’s 12 regular season games, including a career-high 94 in the double-overtime win at Arizona. Earned offense player of the week honors from coaching staff following Arizona State win. Named Pac-10 All-Academic. Earned team’s “Pancake Club” award at postseason banquet after being credited with a team-high 55 pancake blocks. Member of Oregon Iron Club, totaling 1,125 pounds in the clean, squat and bench during winter testing.
2008: Appeared in 13 games, starting four. No. 2 at center on the depth chart behind All-American Max Unger. Starting assignments came at left guard against Washington, Utah State, Purdue and UCLA – all UO victories. Part of UO’s record-setting rushing offense that ranked second nationally with 280.1 yards per game. Season-high 82 snaps against the Huskies. Selected an honorable mention academic all-conference choice.
2007: Added quality depth to a veteran offensive line, backing up center and both guard spots. Took the field in eight of 13 games, highlighted by a 29-play effort in Oregon’s win at Michigan.
2006: Provided major contribution during redshirt year by prepping Oregon defense, accumulating scout team offensive player of the week honors during weeks preceding Fresno State, California, Arizona and Oregon State games.
High School: Yuba City in California. The PrepStar all-region choice excelled as a two-way standout for the Honkers in addition to receiving all-area player-of-the-year honors following 2005 campaign. Yuba City’s most valuable player each of his last two years was selected first-team all Sac-Metro on offense following his final prep season after earning second-team honors as a junior. The three-time all-Metro League pick failed to allow a quarterback sack in his three years at offensive tackle and was hailed as league’s offensive line co-MVP his final prep campaign. The two-time team captain accumulated five QB takedowns, 11 tackles for loss and deflected three passes defensively his last fall while the offense sported a balanced attack (1,562 yards rushing, 1,467 yards passing). Was credited with 56 tackles, eight quarterback sacks and two fumble recoveries in 2004. Also excelled as a standout wrestler as the 2006 Northwest sub-section winner finished sixth in the CIF state tournament, capping his senior year with a 37-4 record (34 pins).
Personal: Born Jordan David Holmes on May 16, 1988 in Yuba City, Calif. Parents: Mike and Gail Holmes. Family: One brother, one sister. High School (Coach): Yuba City (Brian Brown) 2006. Major: Education.
Better in the: Running game.

5. Bronson Tiwanak – Hawaii

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Bronson Tiwanak – 75 Hawaii 6-1 295

2010: Played in 14 games.
2009: Member of the scout team.
2008: Attended Fresno City College in California. Named all-conference. Teammate of current Warrior Bryant Moniz.
2007: Attended Fresno City College in California.
High School: A 2006 graduate of Damien Memorial High School in Honolulu Hawaii. Earned three varsity letters in football. Played mostly at center for the Monarchs. Participated in the 2005 HUB Goodwill Senior Bowl. Also earned three letters in soccer and one in track and field.
Personal: Born in Honolulu, O‘ahu. Majoring in sociology. Has one brother. Parents are Teresa and Michael Tiwanak of ‘Aiea, O‘ahu.
Better in the: Passing game.

6. Trask Iosefa – San Diego State

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Trask Iosefa – 50 San Diego State 6-0 300

2010: Played in 13 games. Selected All-Mountain West Second Team for the 2010 college football season.
2009: Started all 12 contests for the third year in a row. Has now appeared in the starting line-up in 36 straight outings.
2008: Started every game at center as a sophomore.
2007: Started his first 12 career games at center.
2006: Used his redshirt year.
High School: A first-team all-state selection and an all-region pick by PrepStar magazine. Received recruiting attention on both sides of the ball. Selected as first-team member of the Interscholastic League of Honolulu each of his last two prep seasons at Punahou School in Hawaii. Excellent athlete who also earned varsity letters in basketball and track.
Personal: Born Jan. 2, 1987, in Honolulu, Hawaii. Son of Kaleve Tufono-Iosefa and Alaisea Iosefa. Full name is Trask Loimata Faalafi Iosefa. Majoring in social science.
GoAztecs.com Football
Better in the: Passing game.

7. Beau Warren – Virginia Tech

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Beau Warren – 60 Virginia Tech 6-3 286

2010: Played in 14 games. Selected All-ACC Honorable Mention for the 2010 college football season
2009: Went the distance at center against Alabama and collected a pair of knockdown blocks. Helped clear the way for 444 yards rushing yards against Marshall. Worked every snap against Nebraska and Miami with two knockdown blocks in each game. Also went the distance in the Duke game. Had a pair of knockdowns against BC and picked up two more at Georgia Tech. Played 42 snaps with two knockdowns before leaving the UNC game with a knee injury. Sat out the ECU and Maryland games. Was cleared for the NC State game, but was held out of action. Returned to the starting lineup for the Virginia game and played 60 snaps with four knockdown blocks. Started in the Chick-fil-A Bowl game against Tennessee. Bench pressed 375 pounds and had a 500-pound back squat during off-season testing.
2008: Saw five plays on offense in the Furman game. Picked up three snaps against Georgia Tech and one at UNC. Came in for a snap against Maryland. Played 34 snaps against Duke when starter Ryan Shuman was sidelined by an ankle injury. Picked up a knockdown block during that contest. Played a total of 44 snaps. Had a personal-best 346-pound jerk and 331-pound clean during spring testing. Won the Frank O. Moseley Award as the offensive player who showed the most hustle during the off-season and spring practice.
2007: Made the dress squad as the No. 2 center. Saw action on six snaps against Ohio. Got 31 snaps during the William & Mary game. Ended up playing 37 plays at center against BC after starter Ryan Shuman was injured. Made his first start at Georgia Tech and played every offensive snap. Started and played all 78 snaps against Florida State. Saw brief action in the Miami game. Picked up a lot of reps at center during the spring.
2006: Practiced at tight end while redshirting during the fall. Turned in the third-best NFL Shuttle run time among the offensive linemen at 4.37 seconds. Made the move to center when spring practice opened.
High School: A three-year letterman as an offensive tackle for Coach Mike Skinner at Centreville in Virginia. Named first-team AAA all-state by both The Associated Press and the Virginia High School Coaches Association as an offensive tackle. Rated the No. 55 offensive guard in the country by rivals.com. Rated the No. 73 offensive lineman in the country by
scout.com. Ranked the No. 23 player in the state by The Roanoke Times in its postseason list. Rated the No. 20 player in Virginia by SuperPrep. Listed as the No. 23 player in his state by rivals.com in its final state ranking. An All-Atlantic Region selection by PrepStar. Was a two-time all-district and all-region selection. Named the team’s most outstanding offensive lineman as a senior. An honorable mention all-Metro pick by The Washington Post. Lettered two years in lacrosse.
Personal: Beau Louis Warren. Born 12/31/87 in Fairfax, VA. Son of Don and Irene Warren. Brother of former Hokies Brett and Blake Warren. Dad played 14 years in the NFL for the Washington Redskins. Is working on an undergraduate degree in German. A 2009 graduate who already holds undergraduate degrees from Tech in psychology and sociology.
Better in the: Running game.

8. Wade Weibert - Kansas State

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Wade Weibert - 74 Kansas State 6-4 303

2010: Played in 13 games.
2009: Started the season at right guard against Massachusetts and at center the final 11 games. Helped the Wildcat rushing attack gain 179.9 yards per game, the third-most in the Big 12.
2008: Redshirted.
2007: A three-star prospect by Rivals.com and the No. 48 junior college prospect in the nation. A four-star prospect by Scout.com. Helped lead Butler County to the 2007 NJCAA National Football Championship and a perfect 12-0 record. A First Team All-Jayhawk Conference, All-Region VI and NJCAA All-America selection. Helped lead Butler County to a 23-1 record in two seasons. Played for head coach Troy Morrell.
2006: Played at Butler County Community College.
High School: An all-conference and all-state selection as both an offensive and defensive lineman. Three-year starter at Hillsboro High in Kansas for head coach Len Coryea. Also lettered in basketball.
Personal: Wade Weibert was born August 31, 1987. Son of Dave Weibert and Brenda Brown. Majoring in business.
Better in the: Running game.

9. J.C. Brignone – Mississippi State

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J.C. Brignone – 70 Mississippi State 6-1 300

2010: Played in 12 games.
2009: Became vocal leader of an offensive line that paved the way for the Southeastern Conference's leading rushing attack (227.6 yards per game). Started all 12 games at the center position. Played 65 snaps and posted an 80 percent grade with six knockdowns against Jackson State. Posted a team-high 86 percent with three knockdowns against Auburn. Helped pave the way for State to rush for 260 yards against Vanderbilt, posting an 81 percent blocking grade. Recorded an 87% grade with six knockdowns while playing all 87 snaps against LSU. Led the team with a remarkable 95 percent against Georgia Tech. Helped State rush for 209 yards on 38 carries. Again played every snap and tied for the team lead with an 87 percent grade against Houston. Also credited with six knockdowns. Played in every snap for the sixth straight game as State ran for 178 yards and three scores against Middle Tennessee. Graded out at 90 percent against Kentucky with seven knockdowns as he helped pave the way for Anthony Dixon to run for 252 yards and State to rush for 348 and three touchdowns. Recorded an 82 percent blocking grade against Alabama, often facing defensive standouts Terrance Cody and Ronaldo McClain. Helped clear the path as Mississippi State rushed for 114 yards against Alabama, becoming only the second team to eclipse the 100-yard mark against the Tide this season. Recorded a 91 percent blocking grade against Arkansas as State rushed for 327 yards, the most by a Bulldog team since 2004. Racked up a 93 percent grade in the season finale win over the Bulldogs in-state rival. State ran for more than 300 yards for the third time in four games, punishing the Rebel defense with 59 carries for 317 yards.
2008: Started all 12 games on the offensive line for the Bulldogs, 11 times at the center position and once at offensive guard. Was on the field for 65 of a possible 72 offensive snaps at Louisiana Tech in the season lidlifter, his first career start. Tallied a 78 percent blocking grade with five knockdown blocks in Ruston. Turned in a team-high 89 percent blocking grade on 55 offensive snaps one week later in the Bulldogs’ home-opening win over Southeastern Louisiana. Was second on the club with seven will-breaker blocks. Was on the field for all 61 offensive plays against Auburn in the SEC opener. Tallied a team-best 83 percent blocking grade with a line-high nine pancake blocks. Turned in an 80 percent blocking grade one week later at Georgia Tech, tying for second on the club with six knockdown blocks. Was on the field for all 59 offensive snaps at LSU in Week 5. Finished second on the line with an 83 percent blocking grade. Played all 73 offensive snaps in the Bulldogs’ 17-14 win over Vanderbilt, despite missing practice time most of the week due to injury. Tallied an impressive 85 percent blocking mark against the Commodores with a team-best 10 knockdown blocks. Went all 63 plays and had a 77 percent blocking mark in Week 7 at Tennessee. Went all 64 offensive snaps and graded out at a team-best 88 percent mark against Middle Tennessee at homecoming. Moved over to left guard for State’s Week 10 game at Alabama and went all 57 snaps at his new position. Tallied a team-best 81 percent blocking score against the Crimson Tide. Was on the field for all 76 offensive snaps in the team’s Week 11 victory over Arkansas, scoring an 85 percent blocking mark. Credited with five knockdown blocks against the Razorbacks. Started in the season finale at Ole Miss.
2007: Played in 11 games during his redshirt freshman season, seeing action as a reserve at offensive guard from the season’s outset. Only missed playing time during Week 3 game at Auburn and in the Week 5 contest at South Carolina. Logged increased playing time as the season developed. Settled in at offensive guard during pre-season camp and moved to second on the depth chart after missing substantial time the previous spring with a shoulder injury. Was on the field for 12 offensive snaps in State’s season opener vs. LSU. Scored an 81 percent blocking grade against the Tigers. Was again on the field for 12 plays one week later in the team’s win at Tulane. Turned in a solid 82 percent blocking mark in the victory over the Green Wave. Recorded two perfect snaps in State’s Week 4 win over Gardner-Webb. Added two more flawless snaps two weeks later in the Bulldogs’ 30-13 win over UAB. Was on the field for six mid-game snaps against Tennessee in Week 7. Had an 83 percent blocking mark with a pair of knockdown blocks against the Volunteers. Beginning with MState’s Week 8 game against West Virginia, he began seeing more field time and he responded with a blocking grade just over 80 percent for the remainder of the season. Saw substantial work for the first time at West Virginia in Week 8. Was on the field for 23 offensive plays against the Mountaineers, scoring an 86 percent blocking grade with three pancake blocks. Played 26 snaps at Kentucky in Week 9, scoring an 88 percent blocking mark, a grade that tied for the team lead. Recorded three will-breaker blocks against the nationally ranked Wildcats. Was on the field for nearly half the game (31 of 66 offensive snaps) in MSU’s Week 10 victory over No. 21-ranked Alabama, the most snaps of his redshirt freshman campaign. Recorded five knockdown blocks against the Crimson Tide. Played 30 snaps (out of 85) at Arkansas in Week 11. Had a 77 percent blocking grade against the Razorbacks with three pancake blocks. Was on the field for 24 snaps in the Bulldogs’ 17-14 win over Ole Miss in the regular season-ending arch-rival game. Tallied an 81 percent blocking mark with a knockdown block against the Rebels. Saw substantial work in the Bulldogs’ post-season win over Central Florida in the 2007 AutoZone Liberty Bowl.
2006: Sat out his true freshman season. Saw scout team practice time on both sides of the ball at the line of scrimmage.
High School: Selected to play in the Mississippi-Alabama High School All-Star game. Credited with a 340-pound bench press max and a 5.0-second clocking in the 40-yard dash at the Rivals.com Louisiana Junior Day. Has benched 185 pounds 35 times, with a 385-pound max, according to the Scout.com website. Considered one of the top seniors in the state of Mississippi prior to his senior season by G&W Recruiting Report. Displaced by Hurricane Katrina for his senior year of high school, he finished his prep career at Lilburn (Ga.) Parkview High School. Helped Parkview to a 10-3 record during his senior campaign and into the state of Georgia playoff quarterfinals. Was a two-way tackle for the Class 5A Panthers, a team which finished No. 6 in the Atlanta Journal Constitution’s season-ending final poll. Made 37 tackles with four tackles for loss on the season, a campaign that was interrupted for him at midseason by a broken left arm. Rebounded from that injury to earn first-team, all-Gwinnett County on the defensive line. Began his senior wrestling season at Parkview before returning to the state of Mississippi in January 2006. Selected second-team, Class 4A all-state at offensive guard following his junior season at St. Stanislaus by the Mississippi Association of Coaches. Registered 62 tackles with six quarterback sacks and three fumble recoveries during his junior campaign for head coach Casey Wittman at St. Stanislaus. Helped lead his team to a 9-2 record during his junior year. Also an outstanding wrestler and power lifter on the high school level A three-time USA wrestling champion for Louisiana/Alabama/Mississippi region, he finished sixth nationally. Won a state wrestling championship in Louisiana all three years. Finished fourth in the 308-pound weight class in the power lifting meet during his junior season, despite weighing just 275 at the time. An outstanding student at the prep level, he had a 3.0-plus grade point average. Owned his own pressure washing business in high school. Other top scholarship offer: Rice. Committed to Mississippi State in September 2005.
Personal: Born Julio Cesar Brignone IV, 2-16-88, in Atlanta, Ga. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Julio Brignone. Major is undeclared.
Better in the: Passing game.

10. Jordan Shoemaker – Houston

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Jordan Shoemaker – 73 Houston 6-3 285

2010: Played in 12 games.
2009: Started all 10 games in which he competed at left guard. Forced to miss four games midway through the season due to an ankle injury. Returned to the starting lineup at UCF after sitting out four games with an ankle injury. Member of offensive front that posted 563.4 yards of total offense and 433.7 passing yards to lead the nation in both categories. Offense recorded at least 390 yards of total offense in 13 games, at least 500 yards in 11 games and at least 600 yards in five games. Helped lead Cougars to season-high 750 yards of total offense against C-USA rival Southern Miss.
2008: Competed in all 13 games with starts in each of the last six contests. Made his first start on the offensive line at C-USA rival Marshall. Member of offensive front that piled up nearly 41.0 points and more than 560 yards of total offense per game. Helped offense record nine games with more than 500 yards of total offense, six games with more than 600 yards and one 700-yard game against C-USA rival UTEP. Opened holes for rushing attack that racked up more than 2,000 yards and 23 touchdowns.
2007: Competed in nine games with a start against Texas Southern. Made his collegiate debut at C-USA rival Tulane. Moved to fullback midway through the season and became a regular in the lineup at that position. Posted a 1-yard run against Texas Southern during the regular-season finale.
2006: Sat out as a redshirt.
High School: Lettered at Midlothian High School in Texas. Named the Team MVP. Was a First-Team All-District as both an offensive and defensive lineman. Picked as the team's Top Offensive Lineman.
Personal: Full name is Jordan Bruce Shoemaker. Born March 29, 1988, in Dallas, Texas. Son of Bruce and Debbie Shoemaker. Also recruited by Kansas, UTEP, SMU, Tulsa, Rice and Colorado State. Majoring in consumer sciences and merchandising.
Better in the: Passing game.

11. Zane Taylor – Utah

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Zane Taylor – 77 Utah 6-2 309

2010: Played in 12 games. Selected All-Mountain West First Team for the 2010 college football season. Sat out 1 game with a knee injury.
2009: Second-team All-MWC. Started all 13 games at center, snapping the ball 810 times in regular season play (bowl stats were not kept). Led Utah in cuts (33) and finished second in pancake blocks (16). Graded out at 90% or better three times (Oregon, Colorado State and BYU). 97% grade vs. BYU. Season-high seven cuts against Colorado State. Five cuts against New Mexico. Academic all-MWC.
2008: Honorable mention all-MWC. Started all 13 games at center. 15 pancake blocks in the regular season (bowl stats were not kept). 35 knockdowns. 22 cuts. Led Utah with season-high seven knockdowns vs. Michigan. Five knockdowns against TCU. Won the Offensive Iron Ute award. Academic all-MWC. Made the Dean's List (3.85 GPA) and the Athletic Director's Honor Roll.
2007: Played in eight games, mostly on special teams. Backed up at right guard and participated in 20 offensive plays. Two pancake blocks. Academic all-MWC. Made the Dean's List and the Athletic Director's Honor Roll.
2006: Redshirt. Won the team's Future Award for Offense. Made the Athletic Director's Honor Roll.
High School: All-state and state MVP as a junior and senior. Rivals.com Top 70 defensive tackle. Led Grand County High (Utah) to the 2005 2A state championship. Won letters in football, wrestling and track and field. Three-time 2A state wrestling champion (2004-06). 2006 state shot put and discus champion. Senior class president participated in student government all four years of high school. National Honor Society.
Personal: Son of Tom Taylor and Kristin Millis. Both parents graduated from Utah State. Three sisters and a brother. Grandfather (Sam Taylor) played football for Westminster College (Utah). Married (Kemrey). Enjoys hiking, river rafting, acting and movie trivia. Health education major. Full name is Zane Charles Taylor. Born April 23, 1988.
Better in the: Passing game.

12. John Stipek - Michigan State

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John Stipek – 66 Michigan State 6-5 285

2010: Played in 12 games.
2009: Saw action in seven games in 2009, including three starts center (vs. Central Michigan, Notre Dame and Wisconsin). Entered the lineup following Joel Nitchman's knee injury in the second quarter vs. Montana State and earned his first career start in Week 2 vs. Central Michigan. Played a career-high 71 snaps at Wisconsin.
2008: Made his only appearance of the 2008 season vs. Eastern Michigan. Selected Scout Team Offensive Player of the Week vs. Wisconsin.
2007: Saw action vs. UAB in his only appearance of the 2007 season.
2006: Saw action in four out of the last five games. Recovered a fumble vs. Penn State. Assisted on two tackles vs. Indiana. Named Scout Team Defensive Player of the Week vs. Notre Dame.
High School: Rated among the nation's top defensive ends by Scouts Inc. (No. 40). Ranked among the state's top 20 seniors by The Detroit News (No. 11), Detroit Free Press (No. 14), Lansing State Journal (No. 14) and Rivals.com (No. 15). Associated Press Class A all-state selection in 2005. Garnered All-Metro and All-Metro East honors from The Detroit News as a senior. Three-year starter and two-year captain for Coach Mike Giannone at Dakota High School in Macomb, Mich.. Helped the Cougars earn back-toback trips to the state semifinals in 2004-05. Two-way starter saw action at offensive guard and defensive end. Recorded 59 tackles, including 15 sacks, as a senior. Returned an interception for a touchdown in 2005. Honorable mention all-state selection by The Detroit News in 2004. Attended the same high school that produced former Spartan offensive guard/center and current Cincinnati Bengal Kyle Cook.
Personal: Donated 8 inches of hair from the sides of his head to Locks of Love in March 2010 (Locks of Love provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children under 21, suffering from long-term medical hair loss). Son of Robert and Susan Stipek. Born Oct. 2, 1987. Majoring in interdisciplinary studies in social science - human resources.
Better in the: Passing game.

13. Ryan McMahon - Florida State

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Ryan McMahon - 60 Florida State 6-5 284

2010: Played in 14 games. Selected All-ACC Second Team for the 2010 college football season.
2009: Boasted a season average grade of 80.6 percent, which ranked second only among linemen to All-American guard Rodney Hudson. Led all linemen with a grade of 84 percent in FSU's Gator Bowl victory over West Virginia, including a career-high six knockdown blocks. Checked in with a career-high matching grade of 93 against mammoth Clemson defensive front. Penalized three times and allowed only 2.5 sacks in 823 snaps all season. Credited with 20 knockdown blocks. In 2,654 snaps through three seasons has recorded 64 knockdown blocks, been flagged for six penalties and allowed 7.5 sacks. Played all but 10 snaps, getting a respite in rout of BYU, where he also saw a handful of plays at guard. Vastly improved his pass protection and shotgun snaps. Became the first two-time recipient of the Crenshaw Award as the player with the biggest heart, sharing the award with defensive end Markus White. Earned his degree in economics at the end of the `10 spring semester.
2008: Started all 13 games at center and earned All-ACC honorable mention. Earned first Crenshaw Award. Had streak of 994 consecutive snaps played end in blowout of Western Carolina. Graded out at 81 percent or higher in six of his final seven games. Charged with just 12 missed assignments on the season. Registered a career-high 24 knockdown blocks in 872 snaps.
2007: Played every offensive snap during redshirt freshman season. Was the lone freshman or sophomore center at an FBS school to make that claim. Was penalty-free on the season, a stunning statistic considering he was involved in all 959 offensive snaps. Joined teammate and left guard Rodney Hudson on FWAA Freshmen All-American team. Credited with a fumble recovery against Kentucky in the Music City Bowl. Made the transition from defensive tackle to center during spring practice under the supervision of offensive line coach Rick Trickett.
2006: Spent a redshirt season working on the scout team defensive line.
High School: Arrived at FSU as a three-star defensive line prospect out of Darlington Prep in Georgia, where he combined for 88 tackles, 24 tackles for loss and 10 sacks over his final two seasons. Also played offensive guard. Helped lead the team to an 8-2 record and a spot in the state playoffs as a senior. Selected FSU over Florida, Alabama, Auburn and Kentucky.
Personal: Born May 11, 1988.
Better in the: Running game.

14. Jason Kelce – Cincinnati

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Jason Kelce – 60 Cincinnati 6-4 280

2010: Played in 12 games. Selected All-Big East Second Team for the 2010 college football season.
2009: A second-team all-BIG EAST honoree. Started all 13 games at left guard. Behind the offensive line, the Bearcats had an individual top the 100-yard plateau in eight out of 13 games overall. UC topped 200-yards rushing on three occasions and set school records for points and touchdowns.
2008: Made 13 starts at left guard. Helped the UC offense average 27.3 points and 375.3 yards of total offense per contest.
2007: A former walk-on linebacker, who worked hard in the off-season to compete for a spot on the offensive line. Challenged for the starting center duties during the preseason. Saw action at center and guard in nine contests. A member of the record-setting offense that posted 472 points (36.3 per game), and 434.0 yards per game in 2007. Also participated on special teams where he notched three tackles in the last two games of the season, including two stops in the Papajohns.com Bowl against Southern Miss.
2006: Redshirted. Earned the Scout Team Defensive Player of the Year Award. Won Scout Team Defensive Player of the Week honors for the Akron and Rutgers games.
High School: Attended Cleveland Heights High School in Ohio. Two-time all-league selection for head coach Mike Jones. League defensive MVP. Made 105 tackles at linebacker as a senior. Also recorded 33 tackles for loss and returned a fumble for a touchdown. Averaged 9.5 yards per carry as a running back.
Personal: Jason D. Kelce. Born Nov. 5, 1987. Son of Ed and Donna Kelce. Uncle Don Blalock played football at Purdue and grandfather Don Blalock played football at Ohio. Brother Travis is a sophomore tight end for the Bearcats.
Better in the: Running game.

15. Alex Karabin – Pittsburgh

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Alex Karabin – 61 Pittsburgh 6-1 290

2010: Played in 13 games.
2009: Played in all 13 games, primarily in special teams capacities. Served on the field goal/PAT units. Also was the top reserve at center.
2008: Served as a reserve center and as a member of the field goal/PAT units. Played in all 13 games to letter.
2007: Made his lone game appearance at Rutgers. Lined up in Pitt's "jumbo set" on the goal line against the Scarlet Knights as a blocking back.
2006: Redshirted as a true freshman.
2005: Spent the 2005-06 academic year at Air Force Prep in Colorado. A starting offensive guard under Lt. Col. Todd Bynum.
High School: Two-time Associated Press Pennsylvania Class AA All-State performer for Greensburg Central Catholic. Two-time All-Interstate Conference. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette "Fabulous 22" East. Earned four football letters under Coach Muzzy Colosimo. Hhelped Greensburg Central Catholic to a four-year mark of 31-11 (.738) during his varsity career, including three WPIAL playoff berths. Selected to play in the Pennsylvania Football Coaches Association East-West All-Star Game. Also a three-time letterman in track and field.
Personal: Alexander Richard Karabin, born 10/14/86, is the son of Richard and Anna Karabin. Has one brother. Business-finance major.
Better in the: Running game.

16. Kristofer O'Dowd – USC

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Kristofer O'Dowd – 61 USC 6-5 300

2010: Played in 13 games. Selected All Pac-10 Honorable Mention for the 2010 college football season.
2009: O'Dowd was set to anchor USC's offensive line while starting for his second season at center as a junior in 2009. But he was slowed throughout the season by injuries, seeing action in just 8 games (starting 7). He missed the San Jose State opener after dislocating his right kneecap in 2009 fall camp, then started USC's next 5 games (Ohio State, Washington, Washington State, California, Notre Dame) before a sore shoulder and the lingering effects of his pre-season knee injury sidelined him for the next 3 contests (Oregon State, Oregon, Arizona State). He saw brief action against Stanford, didn't play versus UCLA and returned to the starting lineup against Arizona and Boston College. He missed 2009 spring drills while recuperating from shoulder surgery. He was named to the 2009 Playboy Pre-Season All-American team.
2008: O'Dowd started all season at center as a sophomore in 2008 and proved to be among the nation's top young centers. He made the 2008 All-Pac-10 first team, Collegefootballnews.com All-Pac-10 first team, Phil Steele's All-Pac-10 third team and College Football News Sophomore All-American second team and won USC's Offensive Lineman of the Year Award. He had arthroscopic surgery on his knee prior to 2008 spring practice. After the season, he had surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder.
2007: O'Dowd proved to be a precocious first-year freshman center in 2007. He started 3 (Idaho, Nebraska, Washington) of USC's first 4 games (including the first 2) and appeared in 7 contests overall (Idaho, Nebraska, Washington State, Washington, Arizona State, UCLA and Illinois). In the Idaho opener, he became the first USC true freshman to start at center as well as only the third Trojan true freshman to start a post-World War II opener on the offensive line (joining Brad Budde in 1976 against Missouri and Travis Claridge in 1996 against Penn State) and the first USC true freshman to start on the offensive line since Jeff Byers did so in 2004 against UCLA. He then earned Rivals.com National Freshman of the Week honors for his performance at Nebraska. He dislocated his right kneecap at Washington and was sidelined the next 4 games. He was named to the 2007 Scout.com Freshman All-American first team, Rivals.com Freshman All-American second team, Collegefootballnews.com Freshman All-American second team, The Sporting News Freshman All-American honorable mention and The Sporting News Pac-10 All-Freshman first team.
High School: His 2006 honors included Parade All-American, EA Sports All-American first team, Super Prep All-American, Prep Star All-American, USA Today All-USA second team, Super Prep Elite 50, Prep Star 100, Rivals.com 100, Super Prep All-Farwest, Prep Star All-West, Scout.com All-West, Long Beach Press-Telegram Best in the West first team, Orange County Register Fab 15 first team, Tacoma News-Tribune Western 100 and All-State as a senior offensive lineman at Salpointe Catholic High in Tucson (Ariz.). He recorded 90 pancake blocks in 2006. As a junior in 2005, he made the All-State first team.
Personal: He's an American studies and ethnicity major at USC. His grandfather, Jack, lettered in football at Arizona for 3 years (1930-32).
Better in the: Running game.

17. Zach Peterson – Army

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Zach Peterson – 57 Army 6-1 270

2010: Played in 12 games.
2009: Appeared in all 12 contests. Maintained starting role at center throughout season. Lined up with lead cast for all 12 contests. Played large role in Army listing 16th nationally in rushing yards per game.
2008: Did not appear in a varsity contest.
2007: Did not appear in a varsity contest.
High School: Three-sport stalwart at Northgate High in Newnan, Ga.. Played for head coach Bill Luekie. All-county choice at offensive guard. All-area as well. Three-time letterwinner. Served as team captain during final two seasons. Earned three additional varsity letters in track and field, one in basketball. Garnered total of seven varsity letters. Specialized in throwing events on track. Two-time team captain in that sport as well. Established school record in shot put event (51-3).
Personal: Born May 4, 1988. Given name is Zachary Ignatius Peterson. Parents' names are Tim and Caren Peterson. Both parents served in U.S. Army Airborne Division. Father, Tim, was an Airborne Ranger after lettering at quarterback for Salisbury University. Paternal grandfather, Theodore Peterson, retired from U.S. Army with rank of colonel. Uncle, Chad Chosewood, lettered in football at University of Georgia. High school teammate of current Air Force linebacker Andre Morris. Lists favorite food as his mother's roast beef, noodles, gravy and broccoli casserole. Nicknamed "Pete". Played against current Navy starting quarterback Ricky Dobbs in both basketball and football during high school career. Majoring in Leadership.
Better in the: Running game.

18. Brad Serini – Florida International

2011-02-14T16:23:00.001-08:00

Brad Serini – 76 Florida International 6-3 283

2010: Played 13 games. Selected All-Sun Belt First Team for the 2010 college football season.
2009: Only returning offensive lineman to start every contest in 2009. Has started every game since his arrival at FIU. Named to Rimmington Award watchlist prior to the season
2008: Named to the Remington Award (nation’s best center) watchlist prior to the season. One of just five Golden Panthers to start every game in 2008, earning the start at center every game. Anchored an offensive line that lowered its sacks allowed total from 32 to 27. Recovered a fumble at Iowa (9/6).
2007: One of only seven Golden Panthers to start every game. Was the team’s mainstay at center for all 12 games.
High School: Attened Highland High School in New York. An outstanding dual-sport star for head coach Carl Relyea. Named as a 2006 Section Nine Offensive All-Star and a first-team Class B all-state offensive lineman by the New York Sportswriters Association. Team co-captain invited to play in the annual New York-New Jersey Governor’s Bowl game. Wrestling in the 275-pound weight class, competing in the state championship where he placed third in Division II before advancing to Nationals. Chose FIU over interest showed by Wisconsin, UConn, Illinois, Temple and Buffalo.
Personal: Born August 12, 1989. Son of Mike and Sharon Serini. Had two brothers, Mike and Matt, and a sister, Nicole. His father played two years at Kentucky, while his grandfather played for four years at UK and in the NFL with the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears. Majoring in business management.
Better in the: Running game.

19. Sean Bedford – Georgia Tech

2011-02-13T06:01:00.001-08:00

Sean Bedford – 79 Georgia Tech 6-1 281

2010: Played in 12 games. Elected All-ACC First Team for the 2010 college football season> Missed 1 games due to a leg injury. Winner of the Burlsworth Trophy, given to the nation's most outstanding player who began his career as a walk-on.
2009: Grabbed the starting job at center in spring practice and went on to start all 14 games... named first team All-ACC. Helped Georgia Tech lead the ACC in rushing offense and total offense. Named the ACC Offensive Lineman of the Week following the Virginia Tech game (Oct. 17). Tech had 309 yards rushing against the Hokies and the line allowed just one sack... named ACC co-Offensive Lineman of the Week after his performance against North Carolina (Sept. 26). Overcame cramps to help ignite a Tech offense that rushed for 317 yards against the Tar Heels.
2008: The aerospace engineering major is a back-up at center. Saw action in the Miami game (Nov. 20) and Mississippi State game (Sept. 20). Moved from the defensive line to the offense in mid-August. Paul Johnson was impressed with Bedford's work ethic and felt he might have a better chance to see action on the O-line. Played well in the T-Day (Spring) Game with 3.5 tackles, 1.0 tackle-for-loss and a fumble recovery.
2007:A key member of the scout team. Saw action in one game -- vs. Army (Oct. 20).
2006: Joined the squad as a walk-on and redshirted.
High School: Scholar-Athlete of the Year by the Gainesville Sun, which also tabbed him to its All-Area team. Had 79 tackles as a senior with 21 tackles for loss, eight sacks, five forced fumbles, five fumble recoveries and one blocked kick. Helped Buchholz High in Florida to three city championships and two district titles. Three-year letterwinner for coach Jay Godwin. Also lettered in weightlifting and track and field, earning all-area honors in both. Helped track team to state title in 2004. School-record holder in the discus. Student body president.
Personal: Full name is Sean Boudreau Bedford. Son of Dean Bedford and Kathleen Boudreau. Born December 26, 1987. Majoring in aerospace engineering.
Better in the: Running game.

20. Cameron Zipp – Southern Mississippi

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Cameron Zipp – 59 Southern Mississippi 6-1 278

2010: Played in 13 games. Named to Conference USA Commissioner's Honor Roll. Made the Dean's List during the spring semester. Selected All-Conference USA First Team for the 2010 college football season
2009: Started at center in the New Orleans Bowl. Started in all 13 games at center. Earned C-USA All-Conference Honorable Mention honors. Graded 75 percent or better in 12 of 13 games. Won top offensive lineman award from coaches for the Louisville (10/10) and Houston (10/31) contests. Made the Dean's List during the fall semester.
2008: Started all 13 games this season at center. Earned the Pound the Rock award twice this season for top offensive lineman at Auburn (9/6) and at Rice(10/18). Graded 70 percent or better by the coaching staff all season with a high of 92 percent against Rice. Helped the Golden Eagles to a school record in total offense (5,214). Helped block for a three-time 1,000-yard rusher.
2007: Saw action in three games. Participated in 53 snaps. Had one pancake and three knockdowns, while allowing a half sack.
2006: Redshirted.
High School: Three-year starter at left tackle for Coach Larry Favre at Fontainebleau HS in Louisiana. Team lost four games due to Hurricane Katrina as a senior. Graded at 87 percent as a senior. Finished with 20 pancake blocks and allowed less than five sacks. Helped team to a 4-3 record as a senior. Named all-district and all-metro as a junior and senior. Named all-state as a senior and honorable-mention as a junior. As a junior, helped team to an 11-3 record and semifinal berth in the playoffs. Graded at 88 percent, with 20 pancakes. Honorable mention all-state selection by the Louisiana Sports Writers Association. Also allowed less than five sacks. A two-star rating by Rivals.com. Played basketball and baseball as a freshman. Lettered one year in wrestling and three years in track and field.
Personal: Son of Greg and Patty Zipp. Majoring in business administration with an emphasis in entrepreneurship and small business administration.
Better in the: Running game.

21. Tyler Clark – Troy

2011-02-11T06:46:00.000-08:00

Tyler Clark – 58 Troy 6-1 277

2010: Played in 13 games.
2009: Started all 13 games at left guard and also played some at center, right guard and left tackle. After starting slowly, graded at better than 85 percent in each of the last nine games. Did not allow a sack through the first 11 games, but surrendered a half sack in the season finale. Had a season-high 10 knockdown blocks in the win over Florida Atlantic. Graded a season-high 94.2 percent in the win over ULM.
2008: Started all 13 games at left guard for the Trojans. Played 902 total snaps. Recorded 59 knockdown blocks. Graded out at 86.7 percent for the season including a season best 95 percent against Alcorn State.
2007: After walking on at the start of fall camp, worked his way into the playing rotation early before taking over as the starting left guard late in the season. Saw action in all 12 games, the final five as a starter. Played 509 total snaps, recording 28 knockdown blocks while grading at 78.3 percent for the season. Was flagged for two penalties and allowed 1.5 sacks.
High School: Lettered three years at Thompson High School in Alabama. Was named First-Team All-Region as a senior.
Personal: Full name is Christopher Tyler Clark. Was born on September 13, 1989. Is the son of Rusty and Sandra Clark. Majoring in Marketing.
Better in the: Passing game.

22. Joe Bernardi – Fresno State

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Joe Bernardi – 74 Fresno State 6-2 285

2010: Played in 10 games. Had an ankle injury.
2009: A leader among the front for an offense that produced NCAA rushing leader Ryan Mathews, No. 12 pick of the 2010 NFL Draft by the San Diego Chargers. Started 11 games and played in all 13. Fresno State's offense was among the nation's best, ranking No. 8 in rushing, No. 14 in scoring and No. 17 in total offense. Led the Dogs to the New Mexico Bowl for the second straight season.
2008: Started the final 12 games of the season at center and emerged as one of the WAC's best by season's end. A leader of the front five that saw three different back rush for more than 100-yards in games during the season, average 4.9 yards per rush and scored 24 touchdowns. The Dogs had six games of better than 400 total yards.
2007: Started six games last season before suffering a season-ending injury. Showed great promise in those six starts.
2006: Redshirted after joining the team in the spring of 2006.
High School: A first-team AIA 4A All-State team member as a center. Also named to the All-Arizona team by the Arizona Rebulic. Rated as the second-best lineman in Arizona and the state's top center. All-region and all-city (Flagstaff), as well. Was the first offensive lineman ever to be named region MVP. Also played defensive line for Flagstaff High School, recording 45 unassisted tackles, 13 assists, three hurries, three pass deflections and three sacks. Had one forced fumble and one fumble recovery. Played two seasons at Hart High in Newhall, Calif.. His high schools teams had a combined three-year record of 34-6. Son of Gary Bernardi, an assistant football coach who has worked at Arizona, UCLA, Northern Arizona and currently UNLV. Coached by Craig Holland.
Personal: Born March 6, 1987 in Tucson, Ariz.. One of three children of Leigh and Gary Bernardi. Has a twin sister, Briana, who plays softball at UNLV. Lists his favorite athletes as Kyle Turley because he's the "nastiest offensive linemen ever" and Jonathan Ogden. Interested in becoming a sports broadcaster. Earned his degree in Communications in May.
Better in the: Passing game.

23. Kevin Kowalski – Toledo

2011-02-09T15:31:00.000-08:00

Kevin Kowalski – 69 Toledo 6-4 299

2010: Played in 13 games.
2009: Started all 12 games at center. Part of an offensive line that ranked No. 16 in the nation in total offense (437.9) and No. 18 in passing offense (278.1).
2008: Started in all 12 games at right guard. Part of an offensive line that gave up just 16 sacks, tied for 24th-best in the nation and tied for third-best in the MAC.
2007: Stepped into the lineup as a true freshman in the third game of the season. Part of an offensive line that allowed just 16 sacks, tied for 19th in the nation and second in the MAC. Toledo’s offense also ranked No. 2 in scoring (32.9), No. 1 in total offense (448.4) and No. 1 in rushing (209.2) in the MAC.
High School: Rated the No. 5 offensive lineman in Ohio according to Rivals.com, and the No. 28 center in the nation by Scout.com. Selected to play in the Big 33 All-Star Game (Ohio vs. Pennsylvania). Also played as a defensive lineman for his 8-1 team, making 75 tackles and 10 sacks. First-team Division II All-Ohio pick as a senior, as well as the Summit/Portage County Defensive Player of the Year. As a junior, made second-team All-Northeast Inland District. Threw the shot and discus for the track team. Honor roll student. High school coach was Keith Boedicker. Attended Nordonia High School.
Personal: Full name is Kevin Victor Kowalski. Birthdate: Jan. 2, 1989. Parents are Joe and Pat Kowalski.Individualized studies major.
Better in the: Running game.

24. Colin Baxter – Arizona

2011-02-08T16:36:00.000-08:00

Colin Baxter – 64 Arizona 6-4 295

2010: Played in 12 games. Selected All Pac-10 Second Team for the 2010 college football season. Missed bowl game due to knee injury. Underwent surgery to repair a torn meniscus.
2009: Team co-captain. 12-game starter and focal point of offensive line that rated 10th nationally in pass protection and second in the Pac-10 with only 11 sacks allowed.
2008: 11 starts at left guard. Honorable mention All-Pac-10.
2007: 11 starts at left guard. In 2007 he played in opener as backup and won a bigger role, starting final 11 games at left guard...
2006: Earned honorable mention Freshman All-America from The Sporting News and third-team honors from CFN.com. Pac-10 All-Freshman by TSN.
2006: Worked with the varsity team and was a travel roster member during his redshirt freshman season in 2006.
High School: Palos Verdes Peninsula High School, Rolling Hills, Calif., 2006. SuperPrep All-Farwest for coach Tony Uruburu. Arizona's first commitment in Class of '06, pledging in June '05. First-team CIF Southern Section/AAF defensive unit and first-team CIF Division III, league defensive Player of the Year. Cal-Hi Sports third-team All-State honors. Team played in California Division III semifinals. Named first-team all-area and second-team all-South Bay. Wrestling letterman as heavyweight for Panthers, who won the 2005 CIF Central Division title. As a junior, on defense, he had 40 tackles, four quarterback hurries, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery on defense. Participated in Nike combine spring-summer in 2005. Finished 10th in the shot put, 12th discus in Bay League 2005 championships. Also played basketball for Peninsula.
Personal: Academic major is regional development. Date of birth: July 31, 1987.
Better in the: Passing game.

25. Tim Barnes - Missouri

2011-02-07T16:32:00.001-08:00

Tim Barnes - 62 Missouri 6-4 300

2010: Played in 13 games. Selected All-Big 12 First Team for the 2010 college football season.
2009: Helped lead the Tigers to a bowl game with his outstanding play anchoring the line of scrimmage. Was a steadying force for first-year starting QB Blaine Gabbert, and made all 13 starts for the Tigers at center on the season. Part of an offensive line that gave up just 20 sacks in 13 games on the season (467 passing attempts in all). Named to the watch list for the Rimington Award, which is given to the nation's top offensive lineman. Part of an MU offense that averaged just under 30 points per game on the season.
2008: Had an outstanding season in his first year as a starter, establishing himself as one of the top centers in the Big 12 Conference. Took over the starting duties at center, starting all 14 games. Earned All-Big 12 Honorable Mention recognition from league coaches. Was a key part of the Tigers' offense that ranked eighth nationally in total offense (484.14 yards per game) and sixth in the NCAA in scoring offense (42.21 ppg), while coming in fourth in the nation in passing offense (330.36 ypg). Tiger offensive line also ranked 16th nationally in fewest quarterback sacks allowed (1.21 per game).
2007: Made the move to center during before the season, where he served as understudy for Rimington finalist Adam Spieker. Saw action in 7 games during the season, getting valuable game experience. Took the field in games against Western Michigan, Illinois State, Nebraska, Texas Tech, Colorado, Kansas State and in the Cotton Bowl against Arkansas. An excellent student who earned second-team Academic All-Big 12 honors for his work in the classroom. Entered spring camp listed No. 2 on the depth chart at right guard, before eventually moving to center.
2006: Redshirted in his first season in the program, working as part of the practice squad.
High School: One of the most highly-coveted prospects in the state of Missouri who was an early commitment to Mizzou, the summer prior to his junior season. Was ranked as the No. 4 overall prospect in the state of Missouri by Rivals, and as the No. 23 offensive guard prospect in the nation, as well. Earned numerous All-State, All-Conference and All-District honors during his career at Pettis County Northwest High School in Hughesville, Mo.. Excellent all-around athlete who was a four-year letterwinner in basketball and a two-year letterman in baseball, in addition to his exploits on the gridiron. Also earned 1st-Team All-Conference and All-District honors in basketball, as well. A solid student who was a member of the National Honor Society, and also served on his school's student council. High school coach - Caleb Crooker.
Personal: Parents - Jeff & Becky Barnes. Chose Mizzou over Miami, Fla., Michigan and Iowa, among others. Majoring in communications at Mizzou.
Better in the: Running game.

26. Paul Pinegar – Maryland

2011-02-06T06:26:00.001-08:00

Paul Pinegar – 71 Maryland 6-4 290

2010: Played in 13 games. Selected All-ACC Honorable Mention for the 2010 college football season. Played some games at offensive tackle.
2009: An Academic All-ACC choice. Started all 12 games along the offensive line, at three different positions. Started at right tackle vs. Cal (9/5) and left tackle vs. James Madison (9/12) and MTSU (9/19) for an injured Bruce Campbell. Returned to right tackle against Rutgers (9/26). Part of the line that helped Chris Turner pass for 307 yards and three TDs against Wake Forest (10/10). Started at left guard vs. Duke (10/24), becoming the first o-lineman in Ralph Friedgen's tenure to start at three different positions. Started at LG vs. NC State (11/7) and Virginia Tech (11/14). Part of the offensive line that helped Maryland gain a season-high 196 rushing yards and give up just one sack against Florida State (11/21).
2008: Played in seven games as a reserve along the o-line. Saw time at tackle vs. Delaware (8/30), Cal (9/13), Eastern Michigan (9/20), Wake Forest (10/18), UNC (11/15), FSU (11/22) and Nevada (12/30).
2007: Saw action in five games as a reserve offensive lineman. Played left tackle against Clemson (10/27), UNC (11/3), BC (11/10), FSU (11/17) and NC State (11/24). Had a solid spring after getting more snaps with the absence of a number of offensive linemen.
2006: Served a redshirt season. Named offensive scout team player of the week for his work in practice leading up to the Wake Forest contest (11/25).
High School: Attended Sherwood High School in Maryland. A three-year letterwinner and starter. Played offensive and defensive line. An all-county performer as a senior when he helped lead the squad to a 12-2 record and a state championship game appearance. Posted 76 tackles, including two sacks, two forced fumbles and three recovered fumbles in 2005. Coached by Al Thomas.
Personal: Born in Brookeville, Md.. Parents are Tim and Lisa Pinegar. An honor roll student in high school. Grandfather played football for Ohio State. He served in WWII instead of pursuing an NFL career with the Detroit Lions. Majoring in history. Recipient of the Joe F. Blair Scholarship.
Better in the: Passing game.

27. Tom Castilaw – Arkansas State

2011-02-05T06:50:00.000-08:00

Tom Castilaw – 73 Arkansas State 6-3 280

2010: Played in 12 games. Selected All-Sun Belt Second Team for the 2010 college football season. NOT ELIGIBLE FOR THE 2010 DRAFT...WILL BE ELIGIBLE IN 2011.
2009: Started the first four games of the season before suffering a season-ending injury during the Iowa contest. Part of the offensive line that helped lead ASU to almost 500 yards of total offense in its season opener against Mississippi Valley State, and to over 300 yards in two of its first three games. Named to ASU Athletic Director's Honor Roll and Sun Belt Conference Commissioner's List.
2008: Played in a reserve roll along the offensive line that paved the way for ASU's offense that piled up 4,786 yards to break the 57-year old school record for total offense. Part of offensive line that led ASU offense to SBC rankings of No. 3 in scoring offense, No. 2 rushing offense and No. 3 total offense. ASU's offense ranked No. 18 in the nation in rushing offense, No. 38 in total offense and No. 52 in scoring offense. ASU's offense averaged 398.8 yards per game, the best by an ASU offense since 1970. The offensive line didn't allow a single sack in three games.
2007: Saw limited action, playing in one game (North Texas). Received the "Freshman Academic Excellence Award" from the ASU coaching staff at the conclusion of spring drills.
2006: Redshirted.
High School: Attended Flower Mound HS in Texas. Four-year letterman. Starter as a junior and senior.
Personal: born Sept. 21, 1987 in Alexandria, La. Enjoys weightlifting, church choir and playing bass guitar in the church band. Son of Tim Castilaw.
Better in the: Running game.

28. Doug Klopacz – Penn State

2011-02-04T16:19:00.001-08:00

Doug Klopacz – 68 Penn State 6-3 286

2010: Played in 13 games.
2009: Klopacz served as the top reserve to first-team All-Big Ten center Stefen Wisniewski and saw action in six games. Klopacz played in the wins over Akron, Syracuse, Temple, Illinois, Easter n Illinois and Michigan State, helping the Nittany Lions gain more than 500 yards against both the Zips and Panthers. He returned to the field after suffering a serious knee injury early in the 2008 campaign.
2008: The squad's No. 2 center, Klopacz saw action on 45 snaps during the first three games of the season, led by 20 against Coastal Carolina. He suffered a serious knee injury in practice leading up to the Temple game, tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee and was lost for the season.
2007: Klopacz made his collegiate debut in the season-opening win over Florida International. He also saw action in the Nittany Lions' big win over No. 19 Wisconsin.
2006: Redshirt season.
High School: Klopacz had a memorable career at New Jersey powerhouse St. Joseph's Regional HS. Playing for Coach Tony Karcich, he lined up at tackle and tight end on an offensive line that was instrumental in clearing the way to three state championships. Klopacz was recognized as a Newark Star-Ledger second-team all-stater and private school all-state selection as a senior.
Personal: Full name is Douglas John Klopacz. He is a kinesiology major. Born September 9, 1987.
Better in the: Passing game.

29. Nick Mitchell – Western Michigan

2011-02-03T15:52:00.000-08:00

Nick Mitchell – 60 Western Michigan 6-2 291

2010: Played in 10 games.
2009: Made the most starts in a season in his career (11). Participated in a career best 838 snaps, ranking fourth on the team among offensive linemen. Registered a career high 101 snaps against CMU (10/17).
2008: Started career-high seven games. Appeared in career-high 13 games. Involved in career-high 75 snaps at Nebraska (8/30). Appeared in 74 snaps vs. Eastern Michigan (11/1). Contributed in 435 total snaps. Appeared on 36 snaps in the Texas Bowl vs. Rice (12/30).
2007: Appeared in three games. Involved in a season high seven snaps vs. Central Conn. State (9/22).
2006: Redshirted.
High School: Captain his senior year. Voted Most Inspirational Player by his teammates his junior year. Made the Daily Herald All-Area Team senior year. Made the Mid-Suburban League All-Conference team. Made the All Conference Academic team senior season. Two-time conference champion in discus. Conference champion in shot put his senior year. IHSA Sectional Champion in shot put his junior year. Attended William Fremd High School in Illinois.
Personal: Biomedical sciences major. Son of Joanne Sontag. Born Dec. 31, 1987 in Hoffman Estates, Ill.
Better in the: Passing game.

30. Matt Allen – Texas A&M

2011-02-02T16:34:00.000-08:00

Matt Allen – 70 Texas A&M 6-2 295

2010: Played in 12 games. Selected All-Big 12 Second Team for the 2010 college football season.
2009: Appeared in eight games, making six starts. Started the first six games at offensive guard, the first five on the right side and the K-State game (10/17) on the left. A second-team Academic All-Big 12 honoree.
2008: Sat out the season per NCAA transfer rules. Transferred following the spring semester in 2008.
2007: Spent the year at LSU. Served as a squad member with the Tigers in 2007. Did not see any game action.
2006: Spent the year with LSU. Redshirted as a true freshman in 2006.
High School: One of the top offensive line prospects in the nation and the state of Texas. Attended Klein Collins High School. Ranked 29th among all prospects in the state of Texas by Lone Star Recruiting. Cleared the path for former A&M running back standout Mike Goodson. Ranked as the nation's No. 37 offensive line prospect by CollegeFootballNews.com. SuperPrep All-Southwest Region and first-team All-Greater Houston. A first-team all-district selection at the talent-rich, class 5A Houston area school. Named a Top 12 finalist for the Houston Touchdown Club Player of the Year award. Coached by former A&M football assistant Ronnie Feldman.
Personal: Matthew David Allen is the son of David and Theresa Allen of Klein, Texas. Born June 9, 1988. University studies major with an emphasis in agriculture and life sciences.
Better in the: Passing game.

31. Chris Guarnero – California

2011-02-01T16:49:00.000-08:00

Chris Guarnero – 54 California 6-2 270

2010: Played in 11 games. Selected All Pac-10 Honorable Mention for the 2010 college football season. Missed 1 games due to an ankle injury.
2009: An All-Pac-10 honorable mention choice and Pac-10 All-Academic honorable mention selection, as well as a Phil Steele 2009 Postseason All-Pac-10 Third-Team Offense pick. Started all 13 games at center after replacing first-team All-American Alex Mack as the team's starting center, moving back to the position after spending most of the 2008 campaign at guard. Named the nation's No. 39 draft-eligible center by Phil Steele.
2008: Started the first three games at left guard (vs. Michigan State, at Washington State, at Maryland) before a toe injury sidelined him for the rest of the season. Registered 2.5 pancake blocks and three knockdowns.
2007: Made his collegiate debut vs. Louisiana Tech. Was listed as Cal's backup center for every contest.
2006: Redshirted. Did not play. Shared Scout Team Player of the Year honors for the offense.
High School: The first player from Colorado to sign with the Bears under head coach Jeff Tedford. Considered one of the top players in the state (No. 3) as well one of the top guard prospects in the country (No. 19) by Rivals. Also a member of the Rivals 250 list for all positions and a four-star recruit by the organization. A SuperPrep and PrepStar All-America choice. Scout listed him among America's top 100 linemen. SuperPrep ranked him the No. 32 offensive lineman in the country, while Rivals had him as high as No. 17 in the final regional rankings. Played on state champion and state runner-up teams in his junior and senior seasons, respectively. Helped lead his team to a combined 24-4 record over his final two campaigns. Earned All-State and All-5A Centennial Conference honors as well as a selection to the All-State game as a senior. Had twice previously earned All-5A Centennial Conference recognition. Academic All-State honorable mention.
Personal: Full name is Chris Noel Tompek-Guarnero. Born December 18, 1987. Parents are Gary Guarnero and Trudy Tompek-Guarnero. Major is American Studies. Name is pronounced: (guar-NERR-o)
Better in the: Running game.

32. D.J. Burris – Minnesota

2011-01-31T16:04:00.000-08:00

32. D.J. Burris – 53 Minnesota 6-2 305

2010: Played in 12 games. Selected All-Big Ten Honorable Mention for the 2010 college football season
2009: Earned his first-ever start at the center position in the 20-0 loss at No. 14 Penn State (10/17). Started at center for the second straight game in the 38-7 loss to No. 18 Ohio State (10/24). Started at center in the 42-34 win over Michigan State ( 10/31) and helped pave the way for 505 total yards and six touchdowns, while protecting quarterback Adam Weber as he put up career-high numbers of 416 yards passing and five scores. Started at center in the 35-32 loss to Illinois (11/7) as the Gopher offense tallied 21 first downs and 271 yards of offense. Started at center in the 16-13 win over South Dakota State (11/14), paving the way for 16 first downs, 137 rushing yards and 231 total yards. Started at center in the 12-0 loss to Iowa (11/21). Got the start at center in the 2009 Insight Bowl, a 14-13 loss to Iowa State (12/31).
2008: A fixture up front for the Gophers throughout the season. Saw action in 12 games, including nine as a starter. Came off the bench in the season opener vs. Northern Illinois (8/30) before starting each of the next nine games. Played extensively as a reserve against both Wisconsin (11/15) and Iowa (11/22). Helped the Gopher offense average 322.9 yards and 23.2 points per game. Part of an offense that generated 2,848 passing yards, the fifth-most in school history. An Academic All-Big Ten selection. Scholar-athlete award winner. Earned second letter.
2007: Earned freshman All-Big Ten honors from The Sporting News. Started 11 games at right guard. Missed only the Purdue game (9/22) due to an injury. Made his first career start in the season opener vs. Bowling Green (9/1). Integral member of an offensive line that helped the Gophers average 407.5 yards of total offense per game on the season. Helped paved the way for four 200-yard team rushing games and three 300-yard passing games. Blocked for an offensive unit that passed for 2,949 yards, which is the second-highest total in school history. Member of an offensive line unit that yielded just 13 sacks on 467 pass attempts to rank 10th in the NCAA in sacks allowed. Earned first letter. Academic All-Big Ten. Scholar-athlete award winner.
2006: Redshirted. Scholar-athlete award winner.
High School: A 2006 graduate of Kenton High School (Ohio). High school coach was Mike Mauk. Three-time first-team Associated Press All-Ohio selection and all-district choice. Named to the Western Buckeye League First Team his junior and senior seasons. Named the 2005 Western Buckeye League and Northwest Ohio District Lineman of the Year. Two-time Lima News “Big School All-Star”. Named to the Ohio High School Football Coaches Association’s “Tremendous 26” his senior season. Ranked as the 15th-best center in the nation by Rivals. Selected to play in the Ohio vs. Pennsylvania Big 33 All-Star Game. Three-time state champion in powerlifting and three-year letterwinner in track. Honor roll student. Two-time Western Buckeye League Sportsmanship Award recipient.
Personal: Son of Brent and Sharon Burris. Born July 11, 1987. Majoring in business marketing education.
Better in the: Passing game.

33. Eric Davis – Eastern Michigan

2011-01-30T06:47:00.000-08:00

Eric Davis – 78 Eastern Michigan 6-2 300

2010: Played in 12 games.
2009: Starting center in eight games. Missed the Kent State (Oct. 17) game and the final three, at home against Western Michigan (Nov. 14), at Toledo (Nov. 20) and at Akron (Nov. 27), with a leg injury. Named honorable mention All-MAC Academic. Also named the recipient of the team's Harold E. Sponberg Award as the top academic down lineman.
2008: Started all 12 games as the offensive center. Singled out as Offensive Eagle of the Week twice, for the Army (Oct. 11) and Akron (Oct. 18) games. Named honorable mention on the All-Mid-American Conference Academic Team.
2007: Played in 10 games during the season. Credited with helping the offense turn in four 200-yard plus rushing efforts in the final four games of the season. Singled out by the coaching staff for a Championship Performance against Central Michigan (Nov. 16) and three Winning Performances, against Northwestern (Oct. 19), Western Michigan (Oct. 27) and Bowling Green (Nov. 9). Named one of the Practice Players for the Pittsburgh (Sept. 1) game.
2006: Redshirted as a freshman.
High School: Graduated from Southgate Anderson H.S. in Michigan where he played football for Head Coach John Rama. Member of the Academic Honor Roll. In his senior year: The Detroit News: Named honorable mention Class A All-State and honorable mention All-Metro. Detroit Free Press: First-team All-Metro selection. Chosen to play in the state of Michigan All-Star football game in the summer of 2006. All-Conference and All-State in wrestling. Inhis junior year: Detroit Free Press: First-team All-Metro West. The Detroit News: Honorable mention All-Metro. Also named All-Conference. Academic All-State baseball pick.
Personal: Full name: Eric Nathan Davis. Son of Mark and Diana Davis. Born 9-22-88. Finance major. Father, Mark, is a Michigan State University graduate, and Mother, Diana, is a Wayne State University graduate. Has two brothers, Mark and Brian. Brother, Mark, played baseball at Henry Ford C.C. and Wayne State University, and his other brother, Brian, played baseball at Henry Ford C.C. and Hillsdale College.
Better in the: Running game.

34. Mike Pouncey – Florida

2011-01-29T05:42:00.000-08:00

Mike Pouncey – 55 Florida 6-4 313

2010: Played in 12 games.
2009: Played in and started all 14 games for Florida his junior season as a Gator, including the 2009 SEC Championship versus Alabama and the 2010 Allstate Sugar Bowl win versus Cincinnati. His final start of the season against the Bearcats was his 28th consecutive start. Started his 26th-straight game on the offensive line in the 37-10 win over Florida State. Graded out at 85 percent in UF’s victory over LSU in Death Valley. Took 60 snaps in the win at Kentucky at left guard, helping allow Tim Tebow to become UF’s first 100-yard rusher of the season. Helped lead Florida’s offensive charge in the 23-13 win over Tennessee, grading out a Champion at 89 percent, while recording one knock down in 61 snaps. Contributed to Florida’s 56-6 win over Troy, grading out a Champion at 90 percent and recording two knockdowns, while also grabbing a key Florida fumble recovery in the air that allowed the Gators to keep possession of the ball. Started at right guard in the season opener against Charleston Southern, graded out at 98 percent, recorded one knock down and anchored an offensive line that allowed Florida to rush for the most rushing yards in a season opener in school history (369).
2008: The starting right guard for the Gators all 14 games during the season. Named the Offensive Line Player of the Game in the Gators’ win over Hawaii in the season-opener after grading out at 94 percent. Garnered Champions’ club honors after earning a team-high 95 percent in the victory over Tennessee, and was a UF Offensive Player of the Week for the second time during the season. Best performance of the season came against LSU, where he graded out at 97 percent and recorded four knockdowns. Also achieved grades of 90 percent or higher against Vanderbilt, Kentucky and The Citadel and 85 percent or higher against Arkansas, South Carolina and Florida State.
2007: Saw significant playing time in his true freshman season. Made the move from offensive line to defensive line the week prior to the Vanderbilt game due to several injuries on the defensive line. Had only seen the defensive side of the ball on goal-line situations in high school and made the transition with ease. Saw action in every contest and started the final four regular-season games of the year: Vanderbilt, South Carolina, Florida Atlantic and Florida State. Ended the season with eight tackles, five solo and three assisted. Added one tackle for a loss of two yards and tallied one interception. Picked off his first career pass in the fourth quarter of the Capital One Bowl against Michigan and returned it nine yards. The interception eventually led to a go-ahead Florida touchdown. Also had two tackles against the Wolverines. Made two tackles against Vanderbilt, including one for a loss of two yards, in his first career start. Had two tackles against South Carolina and Florida State.
High School: Rated among the nation’s top offensive guard recruits according to Scout.com (7th) and Rivals.com (31st). As a senior, he helped lead 2006 National Champions Lakeland in Florida to its 45th consecutive victory, third-consecutive Class 5A state championship and second-straight USA Today national championship in 2006. Was an integral part of an offensive line that blocked for a 4,000-yard rushing team as a senior. One of 16 offensive linemen in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Super Southern 100. Earned all-state honors as a junior. Chose Florida over Florida State, Clemson, Miami (Fla.) and Michigan. High school football coach was Bill Castle.
Personal: Majoring in sociology.
Better in the: Running game.

35. Zack Williams – Washington State

2011-01-28T18:26:00.000-08:00

Zack Williams – 54 Washington State 6-4 298

2010: Played 12 games in 2010. Selected All Pac-10 Honorable Mention for the 2010 college football season
2009: Earned a varsity letter after appearing in eight games, seven of which in a starting role at left guard. Started WSU's first two games, then missed four weeks with a high ankle sprain. Returned to action against California and made four-straight starts. Came off the bench against Oregon State when Reed Lesuma started Senior Night, but started the season finale against Washington.
2008: Redshirt season.
2007: Attended Glendale College. Selected to WSC First Team. Named CCCFCA Region All-State First Team and honorable mention JC Gridwire All-America at center. Also garnered CCCFCA Region III All-America honors. Team offensive MVP and team lineman of the year.
2006: Attended Glendale College. Named to the All-Western States Conference Second Team.
High School : Attended Pasadena college in California. Earned three varsity letters in football under coach Kevin Mills. Named to All-Pacific League First Team as a JUNIOR and the team's lineman of the year. Senior season repeated as all-league first team pick, along with team MVP and second-team all-league on defense.
Personal: Born December 27th, 1988.
Better in the: Passing game.

36. Colin Miller – Central Michigan

2011-01-27T17:27:00.000-08:00

Colin Miller – 63 Central Michigan 6-3 300

2010: Started all 12 games as center. All-MAC second team. Shared Offensive Upfront Player of the Year with Jeff Maddux. Elected a co-captain by his teammates. Part of an offensive line that contributed to a season-high 523 total yards and six touchdowns in win at Eastern Michigan (9/18). Part of an offensive line that allowed a season-low one sack in loss against Miami (10/16) and at Toledo (11/26).
2009: All-MAC second team selection. Starter in 11 games at center. Part of an offensive line that helped CMU lead the MAC in scoring (33.9 ppg) and rank second in total offense (423.1 ypg).
2008: Started the season’s first five games at center. Missed four games due to injury before starting at left guard against Northern Illinois (11/12) and Ball State (11/19). Started at center against Eastern Michigan (11/28). Moved back to left guard for the Motor City Bowl (12/26). Part of an offensive front that helped CMU rank second in the MAC in passing (289.8 ypg) and total offense (423.5 ypg).
2007: Freshman All-America honorable mention selection by Sporting News. Also earned Freshman All-America honors from collegefootballnews.com. Started all 14 games at center. Replaced 2007 NFL draft pick Drew Mormino at center. Part of an offensive line that ranked third in the MAC in sacks allowed per game (1.57). Line led the way for only offense to rank in top four in the MAC in scoring, rushing, passing and total offense.
2006: Redshirted.
High School: Three-year starter at Centreville HS in Virginia. Earned first team all-state honors as a senior. Part of an offensive line that led the way for a 47-point-per-game offense. Second team all-state honoree as a defensive lineman as a senior. Led his teammates with 77 tackles and recorded six sacks. Named to the George Michael Golden 11 all-star team. Four-year letterman in wrestling. Posted 60-0 record and won state wrestling title as a senior. Captain of wrestling team. Twice placed at the state track and field meet in discus.
Personal: Chose CMU over Akron and Temple. Prep coach was Mike Skinner. Son of Elizabeth and Mark Miller. Born Nov. 22, 1987. Father wrestled at Virginia Tech. Uncle Doug Thompson competed in track and field at Tennessee and aunt Merredith Thompson played basketball at South Carolina. Majoring in marketing.
Better in the: Passing game.

37. Clell Hasenbank – Idaho

2011-01-26T15:34:00.000-08:00

Clell Hasenbank – 71 Idaho 6-1 287

2010: Played in 13 games.
2009: Backup center.
2008: Scout team player.
2007: Was chosen the outstanding offensive lineman at College of Siskiyous in 2007. Earned honorable mention all-conference honors. Also earned academic all-state recognition. Nor-Call all-Combine team.
High school: Played football and basketball and competed on the track team at Weston McEwen High School in Oregon. Columbia Basin Conference all-star selection
Personal: Son of Janell and Ken Hasenbank. Plans to become a pharmacist.
Better in the: Passing game.

38. Ryan Bartholomew – Syracuse

2011-01-25T16:45:00.001-08:00

Ryan Bartholomew – 70 Syracuse 6-2 298

2010: Played in 13 games. A nominee for the 2010 Rimington Award presented to the nation’s top center. At Cincinnati, recovered a fumble in the endzone to record his first career touchdown.
2009: All-Big East Second Team. Phil Steele All-Big East Third Team. Started all 12 games, including eight at guard and three at center in place of the injured Jim McKenzie. Part of an offensive line that blocked for 1,000-yard rusher Delone Carter.
2008: Started all 10 games he played. Missed games against Akron and Penn State due to injury. Instrumental in helping Curtis Brinkley record six 100-yard rushing games in first seven contests of the season.
2007: Played in two games, at Iowa and against Buffalo.
2006: Did not play in any games.
High School: Ranked the No. 22 prospect in the state of Maryland by Rivals.com. Rated the 29th-best prospect in the Mid-Atlantic by SuperPrep. As a senior, was the lead blocker for the DeMatha offense, which gained more than 2,000 yards rushing en route to earning all-state honors. Earned Washington Catholic Athletic Conference First Team honors. Selected to MDVarsity.com’s 2005 Dream Team First Team. Went to the same high school as 2006 SU graduate and current Atlanta Falcon Quinn Ojinnaka and SU defensive tackle Anthony Perkins. High school coach: Bill McGregor.
Personal: Ryan F. Bartholomew. Born in March 1988 in Maryland. Son of Valencia and Robert Bartholomew. Earned his undergraduate degree in health and exercise science and is pursuing a Master's degree in instructional design, development and evaluation in the School of Education.
Better in the: Running game.

39. Ryan Taylor – UCLA

2011-01-24T17:28:00.000-08:00

Ryan Taylor – 66 UCLA 6-3 298

2010: Selected All Pac-10 Honorable Mention for the 2010 college football season. Played in 12 games.
2009: Saw action in three games, starting twice (Oregon St., Washington) at right guard. Appeared at center late in the opener against San Diego St.. Started at right guard at Oregon St. and played the entire game. Also played the entire game against Washington. Suffered a sprained foot late in that contest and did not see action in the last four games of the season.
2008: Attended Tyler (TX) Junior College. Member of the SuperPrep Juco 100 (No. 76) as a redshirt sophomore. Named first-team All-Conference. Earned three stars from scout.com and two stars from rivals.com.
2007: Named second-team All-Conference as a redshirt freshman in 2007
2006: Redshirted in 2006.
High School: Lettered two years in football at Denison (TX) High School. District Offensive Player of Year and first-team All-District and All-County as a senior in 2006 (injured as a junior). Also earned two letters in baseball and was selected first-team All-District and All-County twice.
Personal: Full Name: Ryan Dee Taylor. Born: August 29, 1988 in Denison, TX. Parents: Randy and Karen Taylor. One brother, Jordan. Patterns his style of play after NFL star Orlando Pace. Hobbies include spending time with friends and family and being outdoors (hunting, fishing and camping). Director's Honor Roll in Winter 2010. History major.
Better in the: Running game.

40. Howard Barbieri – Rutgers

2011-01-23T07:31:00.000-08:00

Howard Barbieri – 74 Rutgers 6-5 304

2010: Former walk on. Played in 12 games.
2009: Starter at both left and right guard. Played in all 13 games with 10 starts, including each of the last eight games of the season at right guard. Entered the year as the co-starter but won the job out-right and started the first two games at left guard before moving over to right guard for the FIU over to right guard for the FIU (9/19), Maryland (9/26) and Texas Southern (10/10) contests. Has started 13 career games.
2008: Served as backup left guard. Saw action at both left and right guard, including three starts at left guard. Appeared in all 13 games. Made first career start at left guard against Morgan State (9/27). Started the second game of his career, earning the nod at left guard at West Virginia (10/4). Also appeared at right tackle in the contest. Started third-straight game at left guard at Cincinnati (10/11). Appeared at right guard in each of the final seven games of the season.
2007: Opened the season as the No. 2 left tackle but was converted to a blocking tight end and changed his number to 84 midway through the season. Moved back to the offensive line toward the end of the regular season and returned to his old number ... made his collegiate debut in season-opener vs. Buffalo (8/30) … appeared in 10 games, including the final seven contests.
2006: Did not see any game action but helped the team prepare as a member of the scout team.
High School: Registered 42 tackles, including 14 solo stops in helping to lead Middletown South in New Jersey to a perfect 11-0 record under the direction of head coach Steve Antonucci. Added two sacks and one forced fumble on the season. Named Third-Team All-Monmouth County by the Star-Ledger. Also a standout on the track and field team, where he placed fourth in the discus at the Shore Conference Championship with a throw of 143-9. Personal: Born 11/7/87.
Better in the: Passing game.

41. Sampson Genus – Southern Florida

2011-01-22T05:53:00.000-08:00

Sampson Genus – 62 Southern Florida 6-1 315

2010: Selected All-Big East First Team for the 2010 college football season. Played in 12 games.
2009: 2009 All-Big East second team member. Called the “bellcow” of the offensive line by the coaching staff. Played and started in 12 games but missed the regular-season finale against UConn due to an ankle injury. Florida State defensive coordinator Mickey Andrews called him “the best center we’ve seen all season.” Also earned the USF Offensive Lineman of the Year as named by the coaches.
2008: Moved back to offensive line after the season. Worked in reserve role at defensive tackle throughout 2008 campaign. Played in all 13 games and started in five. Worked in rotation with sophomore Terrell McClain. Collected nine tackles, two assisted and seven solo.
2007: As a true freshman, provided depth on the offensive line and saw action in six games.
High School: Attended Columbia High School. Named second team all-state. Won the Outstanding Offensive Lineman Award at Columbia as a junior and senior. Selected to Florida’s North-South Shrine Bowl. Tabbed to the Gainesville Sun All-Area First Team as a junior and senior. Ranked sixth in the state in powerlifting as a junior. Boasted a 420 bench press and 305 power clean. Member of the National Honors Society. Coached by Danny Green.
Personal: Born May 2, 1988 in Lake City, Fla.. Given name is Sampson Maurice Genus. Son of Sampson and Addie Genus. Has two brothers: Denzel and Glenn, and two sisters: Marcia and Carla. Cousin Jerome Carter played for the St. Louis Rams. Last name is pronounced JEAN-us. Majoring in criminology.
Better in the: Running game.

42. Ailao Eliapo – San Jose State

2011-01-21T16:38:00.000-08:00

Ailao Eliapo – 73 San Jose State 6-2 320

2010: Played in 11 games. Missed 1 games with a sprained ankle. Selected All-WAC Second Team for the 2010 college football season
2009: Played in nine games. Was a starter the first five and was a reserve the last four games of the season. Highlight of the season was facing his older brother, starting defensive tackle Kenape Eliapo, head-to-head when San Jose State hosted Utah (9/12). More than 100 family members attended the Spartans’ home opener to see the Eliapo brothers play against each other.
2008: Started all 12 games of the season at right guard. Was the only San Jose State offensive lineman to start in every game.
2007: Eliapo was a defensive tackle who moved to the offensive side of the ball midway through the 2007 season. Actually played defensive tackle and running back in the Fresno State game (10/20). Was credited with six tackles for the season. Five of them came in the UC Davis victory (9/29). Also was credited with an assisted tackle at Stanford (9/15).
High School: Graduate of South San Francisco (Calif.) High (Coach Frank Moro). A 2005 CalHi Sports first-team all-state and first-team All-Central Coast Section defensive lineman. Two-time league ‘Offensive Lineman of the Year’. Also lettered in track and field. A sociology major. Older brother, Kenape Eliapo, Jr., was a defensive tackle for the 2006 through 2009 University of Utah football teams. The native of Burlingame, Calif., was born on December 13, 1988. Name is pronounced EYE-lau E-lee-AH-poe
Better in the: Passing game.

43. Alex Linnenkohl – Oregon State

2011-01-20T15:50:00.000-08:00

Alex Linnenkohl – 60 Oregon State 6-2 303

2010: Played in 12 games. Rimington Award candidate. Co-team captain. Selected All Pac-10 Second Team for the 2010 college football season
2009: Started every game, earning Pac-10 Honorable Mention. Pac-10 Academic Honorable Mention.
2008: Started all 13 games. Pac-10 Academic Honorable Mention.
2007: Played in two games.
2006: Redshirt.
High School: Attended Capital High School in Washington. Rivals.com three-star athlete and rated the 14th best center in the country. First team all-state as a junior and senior. Named to the Washington All-Decade Team. Rated the third best snapper in the summer of 2005 at the Ray Guy Camp. Participated in summer camps in 2005 at Wake Forest, Washington, Washington State, Idaho and Oregon. Second team All-Narrows Bay as sophomore. Tacoma News Tribune All-Area First Team as a junior and senior, and an All-Area selection by The Olympian. Tacoma News Tribune Honorable Mention NW Nuggets Team.
Personal: Born March 17, 1988 in Olympia, Wash.. Son of Bill and the late Vikki Linnenkohl. Bill, a physical therapist, played football at Puget Sound after transferring from the Air Force Academy and is a retired Lt. Col. While at Puget Sound Bill was named an All-American linebacker in 1975 and is in the UPS Hall of Fame. His brother Brett was an outfielder at Wake Forest University (graduated in 2008) and in June (2010) was accepted into the Johns Hopkins' Masters Program for psychology and counseling. Has two sisters, Kyla and Jamie, both are studying in the nursing profession. Chose OSU because of the "academics, coaching staff and location". Majoring in business administration and will graduate in December.
Better in the: Passing game and Running game.

44. Russell Nenon – Wake Forest

2011-01-19T16:02:00.000-08:00

Russell Nenon – 72 Wake Forest 6-4 295

2010: Had off season shoulder surgery. Played in 12 games.
2009: Started all 12 games at center. Led the team in blocking percentage four times. Graded out at a team-high 86% in the season-opener against Baylor. Led the team at 93 percent against Maryland, 90 percent vs. Navy and 94 percent vs. Georgia Tech. Led the team with eight knockdown blocks against Boston College. Took a team-high 71 snaps against BC. Was on the field for 730 snaps on the season, the third-highest total among offensive linemen. Finished second on the team with 71.5 knockdown blocks on the season. Recorded five or more knockdown blocks in eight games. Had a season-best 8.5 knockdowns vs. Clemson. Named to ACC Academic Honor Roll.
2008: Starter in all 13 games, six at left guard and seven at center. Started the first six games at guard before moving to center after Trey Bailey suffered a broken ankle against Maryland (Oct. 25). Was in for every snap except one over the final seven games of the year. Was on the field for 764 offensive plays and graded out at 81.5 percent. Had 84 knockdown blocks, the second-highest total on the team. Had four games with double-figure knockdowns including 15.5 in the EagleBank Bowl, 11.5 vs. Virginia (Nov. 8), 11 vs. Miami (Oct. 25) and 10.5 vs. Vanderbilt. Graded out at 92 percent in the opener vs. Baylor (Aug. 28). Posted the highest line grade against Baylor and NC State.
2007: Top reserve on the offensive line. Played in all 12 games. Playing time increased as the season advanced. Member of the field goal/PAT team but saw only 10 plays in the first 10 games. Played 87 offensive snaps in the final two contests. Was on the field for 41 plays vs. NC State (Nov. 17) and 46 at Vanderbilt (Nov. 24). Graded out at 82.5% for the year. Picked up seven knockdown blocks on the season including three vs. NC State. Named to ACC Academic Honor Roll.
2006: Redshirted the season.
High School: Rated as the seventh-best center prospect nationally by ESPN.com. Played at Memphis University School. Listed as the 20th-best prospect in Tennessee by Rivals.com. Played on back-to-back state championship teams as a junior and a senior. Named to the Super 7 Coaches All-State first team as a senior and honorable mention as a junior. Selected to the Liberty Bowl High School All-Star Team. Chosen to the Shelby Metro Elite Team. Recipient of the school's Offensive Lineman Award. Benched 350 pounds. Coached by Bobby Alston. Earned three letters in lacrosse and football.
Personal: Last name is pronounced "KNEE-nuhn". Majoring in business. A Dean's List student. Parents are Ed and Carroll Nenon. Born March 24, 1988. Chose Wake Forest over Memphis and Kentucky.
Better in the: Running game.

45. Brad Paul – Memphis

2011-01-18T07:37:00.000-08:00

Brad Paul – 66 Memphis 6-5 290

2010: Played in 10 games. Missed time with a foot injury.
2009: Played in 11 of 12 games, making 11 starts at center on the offensive line. Saw action on all but 11 offensive plays in 2009 in games he played in. Totaled 756 offensive snaps. Named the team's Offensive Lineman of the Year. Started at center in his debut with Memphis in the season opener against Ole Miss and participated in all 78 snaps. Worked all 63 snaps against Middle Tennessee. Logged 60 of 69 offensive snaps against UT Martin. Played in all 62 offensive plays against Marshall. Worked all 57 snaps against UCF. Participated in a career-high 82 offensive plays against UTEP. Logged all 78 snaps against Southern Miss. Worked all 74 offensive plays against East Carolina. Played in 73 of 75 offensive plays against Tennessee. Did not play against UAB due to an injury. Worked all 73 offensive plays against Houston. Participated in all 56 snaps at center against Tulsa. Was part of an offensive line that enabled Curtis Steele to rush for over 1,200 yards and 15 touchdowns. Offensive line gave way to just 17 sacks, which ranked third in Conference USA and 39th nationally. Adjusted throughout the season as Memphis used three different starters at quarterback. Earned one of the Spring Iron Tiger Awards, which was presented at the 2010 Blue-Gray Game. Was on the Rimington Award Spring Watch List, an award that honors the nation's top center.
2008: Played in 2008 for coach Brad Franchione. Helped Blinn Bucs to a Southwest Junior College Football Conference title and a 9-3 record as a center. Bucs finished 11th nationally in the NJCAA poll and had ranked as high as No. 5 after defeating top-ranked Navarro for the conference championship. Blinn ranked 19th in NJCAA in rushing average with 169.5 yards per game and was fourth in passing offense with 258 yards per game. Snapped to QB Terrance Cain who threw for 3,138 yards and 29 touchdowns in 2008.
2007: Attended Junior College.
High School: Prepped at Clear Lake High in Texas. Worked as a defensive end and an offensive tackle his senior season. Protected a running back that rushed for nearly 1,800 yards that season. Worked as a tight end during his junior season and helped squad to a 13-2 record and an appearance in the state semifinals. Earned several player of the week honors during his career. Named honorable mention all-conference as both a junior and senior. Also played basketball and threw the shot put and discus.
Personal: Brad Paul is the son of Michael and Kelly Paul. Born April 3, 1988, in Durango, Colo.
Better in the: Passing game.

46. Ian Burks – Louisiana-Lafayette

2011-01-17T06:27:00.000-08:00

Ian Burks – 60 Louisiana-Lafayette 6-4 286

2010: Played in 10 games. Selected to All-Sun Belt Second Team. Missed 2 games with a leg injury.
2009: Started all 12 games during the season, making 11 starts at right guard and one at center (at Nebraska). Was second on the team with 894 snaps, including a season-high 96 vs. Troy. Didn't allow a sack to Nebraska defensive line tandem of Ndamukong Suh (2009 Bronko Nagurski Trophy winner) and Jared Crick, who combined for 21.5 sacks - the third highest teammate total in the nation.
2008: Played in all 12 games, starting 11 at right guard. Played, but did not start at FAU (back injury). Took 734 snaps, including a season-high 88 vs. FIU.
2007: Played 11 games on the offensive line, starting the first eight at right guard before missing the game at #24 Tennessee (ankle injury). Returned for final three games, starting at FIU. Played 381 offensive snaps. Recipient of the Champion Award as the top offensive newcomer.
2006: Redshirted, did not play. Offensive Scout Team Player of the Week vs. EMU.
High School: Attended Denham Springs in Louisiana. Three-year letterwinner at center. In 2005 became a two-way starter during the second half, starting at defensive end. All-District 3-5A. Team captain in senior season.
Personal: Full name is Ian Michael Burks. Born on November 23, 1987. Son of Michael
and Karrie Burks. Has one brother, Paul, and one sister, Kimber.
Better in the: Passing game.

47. Bryan Morgan – Duke

2011-01-16T07:10:00.000-08:00

Bryan Morgan – 62 Duke 6-3 260

2010: Played in 12 games. Started all 36 contests at center over the past three seasons.
2009: Started all 12 games at center. On the field for 842 offensive plays. One of just three offensive players to play over 800 snaps. Leader of Duke’s offensive line unit that ranked third in the ACC in sacks allowed per pass attempt. Helped the Blue Devils lead the ACC and rank ninth nationally in passing offense. Carded a season-high 86 snaps at Kansas.
2008: Started all 12 games at center. Took every snap at center for the Blue Devils. Played a total of 835 snaps on the season. One of only seven Duke players with over 800 plays on the year. Recorded over 70 snaps in eight of the 12 games with 80 or more in three games. Played a season-high 94 plays against Northwestern. Received the Student Affairs Distinguished Leadership and Service Award.
2007: ACC All-Freshman pick by Sporting News. Played in 11 games with one start. Started the season-opener against Connecticut at left tackle. Became the first true freshman to start on the offensive line for Duke since 1986 and was one of just 14 true freshmen nationally to start the season-opener. On the gridiron for 340 total snaps for the year. Played a season-high 60 snaps against Connecticut.
High School: Three-year letterman at Hoover High in Alabama under Rush Propst. Played one season at Mercersburg Academy under Dan Walker. During senior season, Hoover posted a 14-1 ledger, captured the program’s fourth consecutive 6A state crown and finished the season ranked eighth in the country by USA Today. One of three finalists for Alabama’s 2005 6A Lineman of the Year award. In 2004, helped Hoover to a 15-0 record, the Alabama state championship and a final national ranking of No. 4 by USA Today. Helped Hoover to a three-year ledger of 43-2 with three Alabama 6A state championships.
Personal: Son of Isom and Joneice Morgan. Father played football at Alabama A&M and was inducted into the school’s Athletic Hall of Fame in 2005. Born August 7, 1988. Majoring in Music.
Better in the: Passing game.

48. Andrew Nierman - Tulane

2011-01-15T07:13:00.000-08:00

Andrew Nierman – 68 Tulane 6-1 302

2010: Selected All-Conference USA Honorable Mention. Started all 12 games, one at right guard and the last 11 at center, and helped the offense average 127.5 rushing yards and 245.8 passing yards per game.
2009: Started all 11 games he played as a junior, 10 at center and one at right guard. Named honorable-mention All-Conference USA after helping the team average 105.8 rushing yards and 207.2 passing yards per game. Helped teammate André Anderson rush for 1,000 yards on the year and top the 100-yard rushing mark on five occasions during the season. Missed a game for the first time in his career with a back injury at LSU (10/31).
2008: Started all 12 games at right guard as a sophomore. His play up front helped the Green Wave average 118.4 rushing yards and 221.2 passing yards per game. Helped teammate André Anderson tally 100-plus yards four times and post 200-plus yard games twice during the season. Off the field, was a member of the C-USA Commissioner's Honor Roll and Tulane's 3.0 Club.
2007: Started all 12 games at right guard as a true freshman. Earned honorable-mention Freshman All-America honors from The Sporting News and claimed a spot on the C-USA All-Freshman Team after helping the Green Wave average 201.0 rushing yards and 194.9 passing yards per game. Became the first Tulane offensive lineman to start all 12 games as a true freshman since Corey Sewell accomplished the feat in 1998. Was instrumental in helping teammate Matt Forté became the Green Wave's first 2,000-yard rusher - the nation's first since 2004 - and helped pave the way for Forté to surpass the 100-yard rushing mark nine times, the 200-yard mark on five occasions and the 300-yard barrier twice. Also helped the Green Wave rank fifth in C-USA in sacks allowed (18).
High School: Four-year letterman at John Curtis Christian High for coach J.T. Curtis 9in Louisiana. Helped guide Curtis to a combined 50-3 record with state 3A titles in each of his final three prep seasons. Earned all-state honors his final two prep seasons while claiming all-metro, all-East Bank and all-district recognition his final three seasons. As a senior, helped pave the way for one of the nation's top offenses as the Patriots averaged 8.83 yards per carry, registered 4,310 yards of total offense and scored 58 touchdowns. Also lettered in track and field and basketball.
Personal: Born Andrew Jason Nierman on April 18, 1989, in Metairie, La. Son of Kathryn Nierman. Half-sister Olivia "Turtle" Grayson is a member of the Tulane women's basketball team. Majoring in political science.
Better in the: Passing game and running game.

49. Joey Bailey - Vanderbilt

2011-01-14T16:40:00.000-08:00

Joey Bailey – 71 Vanderbilt 6-4 295

2010: Played in 8 games. Battled an ankle injury.
2009: After playing at guard and tackle during previous season, Bailey served as primary backup to starting center and offensive co-captain Bradley Vierling. Played in 11 of 12 games. Most snaps came in wins over Western Carolina and Rice, and in loss to Ole Miss.
2008: Played in nine games. Opened season as starter, working at right guard through first five games until he was forced out of the lineup due to injury. Earned starting role after moving from center to guard in preseason. Also saw practice time at tackle.
2007: Worked as reserve center behind Hamilton Holliday and Bradley Vierling. Continued to add bulk from weightroom effort. Saw limited action in four games at center. Named team's Offensive Scout of the Week after season opener vs. Richmond.
2006: Redshirted as a freshman. Earned postseason Offensive Scout Most Valuable Player Award from coaches. Received Offensive Scout of the Week honors after Ole Miss and Duke games.
High School: Attended Hewitt-Trussville High School in Alabama. Selected as offensive team captain. Three-year letter winner, two-year starter on offensive line. Allowed one quarterback sack playing left tackle as senior, helping team to 6-5 record and first round of 6A playoffs. Named Second Team All-Metro squad by Birmingham News behind one of nation's top recruits, Andre Smith. Squad went 7-4 in 2004, again advancing to first round of playoffs. Played catcher on varsity baseball squad as a junior. Named as Who Who's Among American High School Students. National Honor Society member. Involved in school's FCA activities.
Personal: William Joseph Bailey II. Son of Joe and Stacy Bailey. Dad is self-employed; mom is a teacher at rival high school. Has two younger brothers, Jacob and Joshua. Former Auburn QB Brandon Cox and Alabama QB Jay Barker both graduated from Hewitt-Trussville. Enjoys lifting, recreational basketball and hanging out with his friends. Working toward a degree in Human and Organizational Development.
Better in the: Running game.

50. Ben Lamaak - Iowa State

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Ben Lamaak – 63 Iowa State 6-4 320

2010: Played in 11 games. Named 2nd team all Big 12. Missed 1 game with a knee injury.
2009: Started every game at left tackle and was leader in the offensive line.
2008: Started season's first eight games before suffering an injury.
2007: Moved from tight end to offensive line, starting all 12 games at right tackle.
2006: Redshirted initial collegiate season. Came to ISU at 225 pounds.
High School: First-team all-state tight end who played quarterback the final six games of his career. Threw for 848 yards and seven touchdowns. Also had six rushing touchdowns and 237 receiving yards. First-team all-conference. All-metro selection. Coached by Tim Lewis. Attended Kennedy High School in Iowa.
Personal: Born Sept. 26, 1987, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Son of JoAnn and Charles Lamaak. Business management major.
Better in the: Running game.

51. Chad Schofield – Marshall

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Chad Schofield – 71 Marshall 6-4 304

2010: Played in 12 games. Earned All-CUSA second team honors.
2009: Started 12 games at center in 2009 despite battling nagging injuries late and before suffering a leg injury that sidelined him for the Little Caesars Pizza Bowl. A 2009 All-Conference USA honorable mention selection. Solid all-around athlete and a key component up front that can also play guard.
2008: Started final five games at left guard. Played in nine contests during the season. A hard-working, blue-collar lineman that developed into a vital cog up front and helped pave the way for 1,000-yard rusher Darius Marshall.
2007: Did not see varsity action.
2006: Redshirted, did not play.
High School: Rated as the No. 38 prospect in the state of Ohio by Rivals.com. A three-year starter on the offensive line for one of Ohio's largest schools(Strongsville). An all-county selection for head coach Russ Jacques. Also recruited by Pittsburgh, Miami (Ohio), Ohio State, and Illinois, among others.
Personal: Son of Joe and Ginny Schofield. Has a younger brother, Clay. Moved to center in the spring of 2009 and excelled.
Better in the: Passing game.

52. Mike Ward - Akron

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Mike Ward – 71 Akron 6-3 300

2010: Played in 12 games. Team captain.
2009: Started all 12 games at left guard. Part of a line that helped produce 250 yards rushing and 186 yards passing in a 41-0 rout of Morgan State (Sept. 12) in the first game at InfoCision Stadium–Summa Field. As a team, UA averaged 118.4 yards per game (eighth in the MAC) and 182.5 yards passing (ninth).
2008: Started all 12 games at left guard. Part of the Akron line that was named MAC East Offensive Players of the Week for the Zips' offensive excellence versus Toledo. Akron gained 478 yards of total offense and scored five touchdowns as Dennis Kennedy rushed for 153 yards and Chris Jacquemain threw three TDs and 226 yards. Helped pave the way for All-MAC running back Kennedy’s record-setting performance, scoring a UA record 110 points (18 TDs and a 2-pt conversion) and rushing for 1,321 yards — the most for a UA back in the he Division I era (third on the UA single-season list all time). Also helped the UA offense improve in the NCAA in rushing offense (90th to 45th), passing offense (100th to 46th) and total offense (111th to 40th). Also, the Zips’ offensive line only allowed 1.5 sacks per game, 33rd-best in the NCAA.
2007: Started all 12 games at left guard. Showed steady improvement throughout the season and was one of the Zips’ most consistent performers.
2006: Redshirted. Named Offensive Scout Team Player of the Year by the coaching staff.
High School: A impressive two-way player at St. John’s College HS in Virginia. Earned first team All-WCAC and second team All-Met Conference honors as a senior, posting 39 pancake blocks. Also led the team in tackles in 2005 and served as a co-captain. Recorded 48 pancakes as a junior on his way to first team All-WCAC honors. Was the school’s 2005 Sportsman of the Year. Coached by Joseph Patterson.
Better in the: Running game.