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.
Monday, January 31, 2011
Sunday, January 30, 2011
33. Eric Davis – Eastern Michigan
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.
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.
Saturday, January 29, 2011
34. Mike Pouncey – Florida
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.
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.
Friday, January 28, 2011
35. Zack Williams – Washington State
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.
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.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
36. Colin Miller – Central Michigan
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.
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.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
37. Clell Hasenbank – Idaho
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.
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.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
38. Ryan Bartholomew – Syracuse
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.
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.
Monday, January 24, 2011
39. Ryan Taylor – UCLA
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.
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.
Sunday, January 23, 2011
40. Howard Barbieri – Rutgers
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.
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.
Saturday, January 22, 2011
41. Sampson Genus – Southern Florida
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.
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.
Friday, January 21, 2011
42. Ailao Eliapo – San Jose State
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.
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.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
43. Alex Linnenkohl – Oregon State
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.
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.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
44. Russell Nenon – Wake Forest
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.
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.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
45. Brad Paul – Memphis
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.
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.
Monday, January 17, 2011
46. Ian Burks – Louisiana-Lafayette
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.
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.
Sunday, January 16, 2011
47. Bryan Morgan – Duke
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.
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.
Saturday, January 15, 2011
48. Andrew Nierman - Tulane
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.
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.
Friday, January 14, 2011
49. Joey Bailey - Vanderbilt
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.
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.
Thursday, January 13, 2011
50. Ben Lamaak - Iowa State
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.
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.
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
51. Chad Schofield – Marshall
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.
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.
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
52. Mike Ward - Akron
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.
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.
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