39. Joey Ray – Tulane

Joey Ray – 66 Tulane 6-3 310

2011: Played in 13 games.
2010: Saw action in all 12 games as a junior, including one start at center against Southeastern Louisiana (9/2). Key reserve who played both center and guard. Helped the offense average 127.5 rushing and 245.8 passing yards per game.
2009: Played in seven games as a junior, including starts at center at LSU (10/31) and at UCF (11/21). Also saw action against BYU (9/12), Marshall (10/10), Houston (10/17), Southern Miss (10/24) and SMU (11/28). In games he played, helped the team average 84.6 rushing yards and 176.3 passing yards per game.
2008: Saw action in seven games as a sophomore, playing along the offensive line against East Carolina (9/12), Louisiana-Monroe (9/20), SMU (9/25), Army (10/4), UTEP (10/11), Rice (10/25) and LSU (11/1). In games he played, helped the team average 151.1 rushing yards and 231.0 passing yards per game.
2007: Did not play as a true freshman.
High School: Three-year letterman at St. Thomas High in Texas where he played offensive guard and tackle, tight end and defensive tackle for coach Kurt Page. Named first-team all-state and All-District 3-6A his final two prep seasons and helped the Eagles advance to the state semifinals as a junior. Earned Hatnett Award as a senior, which is awarded annually by St. Thomas to honor the student-athlete who best defines courage, dedication and leadership. Also lettered in wrestling and track and field.
Personal: Born Joseph William Ray on May 10, 1989, in Tomball, Texas. Son of Jim and Therese Ray. Has one brother and two sisters. Majoring in finance.
Better in the: Running game.