1. Barrett Jones – Alabama

1. Barrett Jones – 75                         Alabama                                              6-5 302         

2012: Received the 2012 Rimington Trophy, as the nation's best center. Presented with National Football Foundation's prestigious William V. Campbell Award as the nation's best football student-athlete (commonly refererred to as the "Academic Heisman"). Also named the Capital One/CoSIDA Academic All-American of the Year (from College Sports Information Directors of America). Compiled 4.0 grade-point average throughout his nine semesters at Alabama, graduating in three years with a bachelor's degree in accounting (May '11) and then receiving his master's in accountancy (Dec. 15, 2012) a couple weeks before the BCS title game. Received 2012 All-America honors from the FWAA, Walter Camp, AP, Sporting News and Sports Illustrated. One of three finalists for the Outland Trophy (top interior lineman) and one of three for the Lombardi Award (top lineman or linebacker). Joined Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o as only FBS football players in 2012 to be named an AP first team All-American and a Capital One/CoSIDA first team Academic All-American. Played in 14 games.  Needs surgery to repair several torn ligaments in his foot that occurred during the SEC championship game. Selected First Team All-Southeastern Conference (Coaches selection) for the 2012 college football season.

2011: Jones was one of the most talented and versatile offensive linemen in the nation. Captured the Outland Trophy, which goes to the nation's best interior lineman, and is the third Alabama player to win the award. A semifinalist for the Lombardi Award. Unanimous All-American by the AP, AFCA, FWAA, Walter Camp, Sporting News, ESPN.com, SI.com, CBSsports.com and Rivals.com. First-team All-SEC by the coaches and the Associated Press. Named the winner of the Jacobs Blocking Trophy, which goes to the top offensive lineman in the SEC. Also won the Wuerffel Trophy and the ARA Sportsmanship Award. Started 11 games for the Crimson Tide at left tackle and 36 games in his UA career (25 at right guard). Missed the Mississippi State and Georgia Southern games after spraining his ankle. Also saw action at left guard, right tackle and center in 2011. Helped Alabama rank 16th nationally running the football with an average of 214.5 yards per game while ranking 20th nationally in scoring offense with 34.9 points per game and 31st in total offense (426.6 ypg). The offensive line ranked 26th nationally in sacks allowed at 1.31 per game. Opened holes for 34 rushing touchdowns. Jones has blocked for 25 100-yard rushers in his career, including nine in 2011. Earned SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week honors following the Arkansas win. A two-time Offensive Player of the Week by the Alabama coaching staff. Faced nine defenses ranked in the top 50 nationally. Surrendered just three sacks all season. Only missed nine assignments in 587 snaps during the regular season. Kent State: Helped clear the way for 183 yards rushing, including 134 rushing and receiving yards from Eddie Lacy and Trent Richardson's three rushing touchdowns. Earned UA Offensive Player of the Week honors for his work. Penn State: Blocked for 196 rushing yards while not allowing a sack to the talented Nittany Lion front seven. Helped Richardson account for 111 yards and two touchdowns. North Texas: Opened holes for a season-high 347 rushing yards including 100-yard games from Trent Richardson (167) and Eddie Lacy (161). Richardson found the end zone three times while Lacy scored twice. At quarterback, AJ McCarron had time to complete 71.4 percent of his passes. Arkansas: Was named the SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week following his efforts in a 38-14 win over the Hogs. Helped the Tide account for 197 yards on the ground, including 126 from Richardson, and 397 total yards. Florida: Cleared a path for 226 rushing yards in the 38-10 win over the Gators as Richardson went for a career-best 181 yards and two touchdowns ... also protected McCarron's blideside as the Tide did not surrender a sack. Vanderbilt: Made his sixth start at left tackle. Opened holes for Richardson's fifth 100-yard rushing game and 419 yards of total offense. Provided time for McCarron to throw four touchdowns. Mississippi: Helped open holes for two 100-yard rushers -- Richardson (183 yards and four touchdowns) and Jalston Folwer (124 yards and two touchdowns). Blocked for 389 rushing yards while providing time for 226 yards through the air for a season-best 615 yards of total offense ... did not allow a sack. Tennessee: Led an offensive line that allowed just one coverage sack while McCarron threw for a career-high 284 yards with one touchdown. Opened holes for 157 yards on the ground and three scores in a 37-6 win over the Volunteers. LSU: Battled through an ankle sprain suffered early in the game and finished. Helped Alabama account for 295 yards of offense against one of the nation's best defenses, including 169 yards from scrimmage for Richardson. Mississippi State: Missed the game due to a sprained ankle suffered in the second quarter of the LSU contest. Auburn: Returned to the starting lineup and helped the Tide beat the Tigers 42-14. Cleared a path for 203 rushing yards for Richardson. Did not miss an assignment. Graded out at 90 percent. LSU (BCS National Championship Game): Neutralized the LSU pass rush, allowing McCarron to throw for 234 yards while plowing through the Tigers' defensive front to open holes for 150 yards on the ground. The 384 yards of total offense by the Tide was the most allowed by LSU this season. Cleared a path for Richardson to rush for 96 yards -- also the most allowed to a single rusher by the Tigers in 2011 -- and a touchdown.

2010: Jones started 11 games of the 2010 season and 25 games at right guard. First-team Academic All-American in 2010. Third-team AP All-American. First-team All-SEC by the AP. was on the watch list for the Outland Trophy. Helped the Crimson Tide rank 22nd nationally in total offense, racking up 444.15 yards per game. The Tide also ranked 29th nationally running the ball at 182.92 yards per game and 27th passing at 261.15 ypg. Was the anchor of an offensive line that provided time for the nation's No. 4 quarterback in passing efficiency. Blocked for five 100-yard rushers in 2010 and 16 during his UA career. Missed the last two games of the regular season against Georgia State and Auburn because of a high ankle sprain. San Jose State: Helped pave the way for the Crimson Tide to rush for 257 total yards. Penn State: Cleared a path for Trent Richardson to rush for a career-best 144 yards as the Tide totaled 180 yards on the ground. Duke: Started and helped UA to a fast start scoring 28 first-quarter points and 45 first-half points. Blocked for 626 yards of total offense, including 315 on the ground. Arkansas: Helped the Crimson Tide mount a second-half comeback in Fayetteville behind a rushing attack led by 157 yards from Mark Ingram and 227 total on the ground. Helped Greg McElroy complete 69 percent of his passes and complete all four of his passes on third down in the second half for 44 yards and four first downs. Florida: Cleared a path for 170 rushing yards and two Ingram touchdowns while McElroy completed 64.7 percent of his passes with no picks. South Carolina: Started his 20th straight game at right guard as the Tide passed for 315 yards. Mississippi: Helped the Crimson Tide total 319 yards of total offense in a methodical 23-10 win over the Rebels at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Tennessee: Earned his eighth straight start at the right guard position. Helped provide the time for the Tide to throw for 326 yards. Helped provide the blocks for Alabama to rush for 210 yards, including 119 by Richardson and 88 by Ingram.LSU: Helped pave the way for Mark Ingram to rush for 97 yards. Provided time for McElroy to throw for 223 yards and two touchdowns. Mississippi State: Cleared a path for 452 yards of total offense, including 175 on the ground and 277 in the air. Did not allow a sack or a pressure. Georgia State: Missed his first career start after suffering a sprained ankle in the MSU game five days earlier. Auburn: Missed his second straight game due to a high ankle sprain. Michigan State: Returned to action after missing the final two regular-season games after suffering a high-ankle sprain. Made his 11th start of the season at right guard ... helped clear a path for 275 yards rushing -- second-highest total of the year -- and 546 yards of total offense while not surrendering a sack or a pressure.

2009: He started all 14 games of his redshirt freshman season at right guard for the undefeated national champion Crimson Tide. Was one of three new starters on the Tide's offensive front. Helped the Tide compile 403.0 yards of total offense per game, which ranked 42nd nationally and 215.07 yards on the ground - 12th in the nation. Running back Mark Ingram was the beneficiary of the line's solid play, ranking 11th nationally in rushing at 118.43 ypg. Helped the Tide achieve impressive balance with 215.07 yards per game on the ground and 187.93 per game in the air. Helped clear the way for 11 100-yard rushers. Provided time for quarterback Greg McElroy to post a 140.55 passing efficiency rating that ranked 28th nationally. Left tackle on an offensive line that allowed just 1.43 sack per game to rank 36th nationally and fourth in the SEC as a unit. The Tide offensive line also went the final 38 quarters of the 2009 season with having a holding penalty enforced. Virginia Tech: He earned his first career start in a Crimson Tide uniform. Helped the Tide put up a total of 498 yards, including 268 on the ground against the No. 7 Hokies. Provided the blocks that aided Mark Ingram to rush for 150 yards en route to being named the SEC Offensive Player of the week. Florida International: Helped Alabama amass 516 total yards of offense, including 275 on the ground. Provided running room that led to 6.5 yards per carry. Helped newcomer Trent Richardson rush for 118 yards en route to being named the SEC Freshman of the Week. North Texas: For the third straight week, Jones helped the Tide amass at least 498 total yards (523) and 250 yards on the ground (260 yards). Provided the holes that enabled UA to average 5.8 yards per rush and have three rushers gain over 75 yards apiece. Arkansas: He helped Alabama once again total over 400 yards (425) of total offense. Helped newcomer Trent Richardson earn his second SEC Freshman of the Week award. Provided the time for Greg McElroy to throw for 291 yards and a career-best three touchdowns. Kentucky: He blocked for another 100-yard rusher as Mark Ingram tallied 140 yards and a 6.4 yards per carry average. Helped the team rush for over 200 yards (204). Mississippi: He opened holes for Mark Ingram's 172-yard rushing effort, the fourth 100-yard effort by a UA player this season. Helped the Tide rush for 200 yards, average 4.9 yards per carry and produce 354 yards of total offense. South Carolina: Jones helped pave the way for Mark Ingram to rush for a career-best and Bryant-Denny Stadium record 246 yards. Led the way for the team to rush for 264 yards. Helped open the holes for the Tide to average 6.9 yards per carry. Tennessee: He helped Alabama quarterback Greg McElroy stay off his back as the offensive line did not allow a sack. Provided the holes for Mark Ingram to rush for 99 yards and average 5.5 yards per carry. LSU: Jones paved the way for Ingram's fifth 100-yard rushing effort of the season (144 yards). Helped Alabama rush for 176 yards as a team. The line allowed just one sack as the quarterback had time to complete 19 passes for 276 yards and two touchdowns. Mississippi State: Jones helped clear the way for Mark Ingram to once again rush for over 100 yards (149). Provided the holes for the Tide to amass 252 yards on the ground. Was part of an offensive line that did not allow a sack and helped enable quarterback Greg McElroy to toss two touchdowns and complete 72 percent of his passes. Chattanooga: Played only the first half as the Crimson Tide routed the Mocs 45-0. Did not allow any sacks on a first-team line that also kept the quarterback's jersey clean. Helped clear a path for a season-high 313 rushing yards and Ingram seventh 100-yard rushing game of the season. Provided time for the quarterbacks to complete 62.5 percent of their passes. Auburn: Helped Alabama engineer a fourth-quarter touchdown drive that proved to be the difference in the game as the Tide went 79 yards in 15 plays and ate up 7:03 on the clock. Florida: Cleared a path for 490 yards of total offense and 251 yards on the ground. The rushing yardage was the most allowed by the Gators during Urban Meyer's tenure. Helped Ingram crack the 100-yard barrier for the eighth time in 2009. The line allowed just one sack and gave time for McElroy to post a 196.53 passing efficiency rating. Texas: Helped the Crimson Tide rush for 205 net yards, the most allowed by the Longhorns all season. Blocked for two 100-yard rushers as Mark Ingram went for 116 yards and Trent Richardson 109. It was the first time Alabama had two 100-yard rushers since the 2004 season opener -- a span of 77 games.

2008: He played in three games as a true freshman before a shoulder injury ended his season. Saw action against Western Kentucky and participated in two SEC games at Arkansas and at home against Kentucky. Earned a medical redshirt.

High School: Attended Germantown High School in Tennessee. He was a 2007 U.S. Army All-American. Listed as the No. 20 offensive lineman nationally by SuperPrep and the No. 1 player in Tennessee. Listed on The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Super Southern 100. Played in the 2007 U.S. Army All-American game on Jan. 5, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio. The Mobile Press-Register's Super 120 Team (No. 15). Top-rated football player in the state of Tennessee by Rivals.com. Top-rated center by Rivals.com. Also ranked 60th on Rivals.com Top 100 list. Ranked the No. 53 overall player in the country by Sports Illustrated/Takkle.com. A third-team EA Sports All-American. Four-star offensive lineman by Rivals.com and Scout.com. Rated as the 18th-best offensive lineman nationally by Scout.com. 2007 finalist for Division II AA Mr. Football in Tennessee. Named first-team All-State by The Nashville Tennessean and the Tennessee Sports Writers Association. Named 2007 West Tennessee Coaches Association All-Region team.

Personal: Father, Rex, played basketball at Alabama under head coach Wimp Sanderson from 1982-84.

2. Evan Epstein – Oklahoma State

2. Evan Epstein – 60                          Oklahoma State                                  6-3 295    

                 

2012: Played in Texas vs Nation All-Star Game. Played in 12 games. Missed 1 game with ankle/foot injury.

2011: Saw limited varsity action, but did appear in five games (Louisiana, Tulsa, Kansas, Baylor and Texas Tech). Played a season-high 42 snaps against the Jayhawks.

2010: Saw action in three games, taking the field against Washington State, Louisiana and Kansas.

2009: Sat out the season to fulfill NCAA transfer guidelines.

2008: Spent the academic year at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. During his time at Air Force he volunteered at a Colorado Springs soup kitchen.

High School: Attended Bishop Lynch High School in Dallas, where he was a decorated prepster  A TAPPS all-stater and a top 100 all-area player by Rivals, Scout and the Dallas Morning News. Ranked by ESPN as the nation's No. 14 prospect at center. Rivals ranked him No. 25 in the country at that position. Began his prep career at McKinney High School.

Personal: Born Aug. 15, 1990, in Newport Beach, Calif.. Son of Buckeye and Meg Epstein. Dad was a wrestler at Drake and grandfather was a nose tackle at Notre Dame. Business management major.

3. Patrick Lewis – Texas A&M

Patrick Lewis – 61                         Texas A&M                                         6-2 312

2012: Played in Texas vs Nation All-Star Game. Played in 13 games.

2011: Earned honorable mention All-Big 12 honors in his first season at center, after two seasons at offensive guard. Cornerstone of the Aggies' offensive front that allowed just nine sacks in 13 games and set school records for total, passing and scoring offense. Offense front paved the way for an offense that averaged 490.2 yards of total offense, 291.1 passing yards and 39.1 points per game. Helped the Aggies rush for 199.2 yard per game, which ranked No. 24 nationally. Aggies were one of the few team nationally to rank in the top 25 in all four major offense statistical categories.

2010: Earned honorable mention All-Big 12 honors from the league's head coaches after starting all 13 games for the Aggies. Cornerstone of an offensive front that paved the way for a prolific Aggie offense that ranked No. 22 nationally (No. 5 in the Big 12) and gained 447.6 yards per game.

2009: An honorable mention All-Big 12 selection by the league's head coaches. Also named to the freshman All-America second team by collegefootballnews.com and the ESPN.com Big 12 All-Freshman team. True freshman saw action in 12 games, starting the last nine. Last eight starts came at right guard. Part of a revamped offensive front that helped the team to an average of 184.2 rushing yards per game and a total output of just over 465 yards per contest. Earned first career start against Oklahoma State (10/10). Got the nod at right guard at Kansas State (10/17) and started there for the remainder of the season.

High School: Attended East John High School. First Team All-State OL (5A-Louisiana Sports Writers Association). Rated the No. 4 center in the country by Rivals.com. Rated the No. 2 strongest offensive lineman in the class of 2009 by Rivals.com. Named a Louisiana Top 40 recruit by SuperPrep.

Personal: Patrick Lewis Jr. is the son of Patrick Sr. and Deirdre Lewis. Chose the Aggies over Southern Miss, Tulsa and Connecticut. Born January 30, 1991. University studies major with emphasis in agriculture and life sciences.

4. Ivory Wade – Baylor

Ivory Wade – 78                            Baylor                                                 6-4 310

2012: Selected Honorable Mention All-Big 12 Conference (Coaches selection) for the 2012 college football season. Played in the Texas vs. the Nation All-Star game. Played in 13 games.

2011: Starter at right tackle in all 13 games. Totaled 64 knockdowns and averaged 81.8 percent coaches' grade (third on team). Recorded at least four knockdowns in all 13 games, joining Philip Blake as only players with at least four in every game. Graded 81 percent or better in nine of 13 games. Starter on offensive line that ranked second nationally in total offense (587.1), fourth in passing offense (351.5), fourth in scoring offense (45.3) and 10th in rushing offense (235.6). Led team with season-high 88 percent grade and recorded six knockdowns in season-opening win over No. 14 TCU. Recorded 82 percent grade and five knockdowns in win over Stephen F. Austin (second game). Posted 87 percent grade and five knockdowns in win over Rice in third game. Earned 82 percent coach's grade and had four knockdowns in win over Iowa State in fifth game. Made career-first reception vs. ISU, a deflectedpass carried for 2-yard gain. Second on team with 83 percent grade and five knockdowns in win over No. 5 Oklahoma in 10th game. Second on team with 85 percent grade and six knockdowns in win over Texas Tech (11th game). Earned 82 percent grade and recorded six knockdowns in win over Texas in 12th game. Graded 82 percent and had five knockdowns in Valero Alamo Bowl win over Washington. Named preseason All-Texas by Dave Campbell's Texas Football publication. Named to Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll in spring 2012.

2010: Starter at right tackle in all 13 games as sophomore, one of eight players to start every game. Totaled 64 knockdowns (third on team) and averaged coaches' grade of 81.2. Starter on line that ranked third in Big 12 and 24th nationally in rushing (194.6 ypg) and fourth in conference in sacks against (1.54 per game). Graded 82 percent or higher and had four or more knockdowns in each of final seven regular-season games. Recorded six or more knockdowns in seven contests. Earned season-high 86 percent grade twice, vs. Kansas State (six knockdowns) in eighth game and vs. No. 23 Texas A&M in 11th game. Also had season-high seven knockdowns in A&M game. Moved to tackle from guard during spring drills.

2009: Played final 10 games of 2009 and started final seven at left guard during true freshman season. Earned first collegiate letter. Named honorable-mention Freshman All-America by CollegeFootballNews.com. Selected to Big 12 All-Freshman team by Sporting News and All-Big 12 Freshman team by Rivals.com. Named to fall 2009 Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll. One of eight true freshmen to letter in 2009. Graded out with 81 percent average on season by coaches. Totaled 56 knockdowns in 10 games. Made college debut in third game vs. Northwestern State. Played as backup following two weeks vs. Kent State and at No. 19 Oklahoma. Made first start in sixth game at Iowa State and started every game afterward.

High School: All-American offensive lineman at Dickinson (Texas) High School. Named SuperPrep All-America, listed as No. 40 offensive lineman nationally. Included on Rivals250 national recruiting list, ranked 244th recruit in nation. National position ranking among offensive guards: No. 9 by Rivals.com, No. 14 by Scout.com and No. 34 by ESPN.com. Invited to 2008 Offense-Defense All-America Bowl following senior season. Played for West in 2009 Offense-Defense All-American Bowl. Ranked No. 27 on Austin American-Statesman Texas Fabulous 55 List. No. 29 recruit in Texas according to Superprep/Scout.com. Ranked No. 30 on Rivals.com's Texas 100, fourth-rated offensive lineman. Named to Texas Top 100 lists by following publications: Houston Chronicle, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Lubbock Avalanche-Journal and Waco Tribune-Herald. Named to Houston's Top 100 Footballers in 2009 by VYPE magazine. Listed among The Houston 100 top recruits by Houston Chronicle. Led head coach Warren Trahan's 2008 Dickinson squad to a 9- 3 record and 5A DII regional finals and earned first-team All-District 24- 5A honors as senior. Led DHS to 8-3 record and 4A bi-district finals in 2007 and earned first-team All-District 23-4A honors as junior. Teammate at Dickinson of fellow Baylor teammate Brody Trahan.

Personal: Son of Son of Pamela Ragin. Full name is Ivory Scott Wade. Born May 3, 1991, in Inglewood, Calif.. Majoring in film and digital media.

5. Khaled Holmes – Southern California

Khaled Holmes – 78                       Southern California                            6-4 305

2012: Selected First Team All-Pac-12 for the 2012 college football season. Missed 1 game with an ankle injury. Played in 12 games.

2011: Holmes started for his second season on the offensive lineman as a junior in 2011, performing exceptionally well at center in 2011 after playing offensive guard in 2010. He made the 2011 All-Pac-12 second team and the Phil Steele All-Pac-12 second team. He was moved from guard to center in 2011 spring practice. He missed 2011 spring practice because of a shoulder injury.

2010: Holmes started all of 2010 at right offensive guard as a sophomore and did a commendable job. He made 2010 All-Pac-10 honorable mention.

2009: Holmes was a backup offensive guard as a redshirt freshman in 2009. He appeared briefly in 3 games in 2009 (San Jose State, Washington State, Arizona State).

2008: Holmes redshirted as a freshman offensive guard in 2008, his first year at USC.

High School: His 2007 honors included Prep Star All-American, EA Sports All-American third team, ESPN 150, Super Prep All-Farwest, Prep Star All-West, Long Beach Press-Telegram Best in the West Best of the Rest, Tacoma News Tribune Western 100, Cal-Hi Sports All-State first team, All-CIF Pac-5 Division first team, Los Angeles Times All-Star, Orange County Register All-Orange County first team and All-Trinity League Co-Lineman of the Year as a senior offensive lineman at Mater Dei High in Santa Ana (Calif.).As a junior in 2006, he made Cal-Hi Sports All-State second team, Cal-Hi Sports All-State Underclass first team, Los Angeles Times All-Star and All-Trinity League first team. He was named to the 2005 Cal-Hi Sports All-State Sophomore first team. Current Trojans Matt Barkley, Victor Blackwell and Max Wittek also prepped at Mater Dei.

Personal: He received his bachelor's degree in communication at USC in the spring of 2011 and has begun work on a master's degree in communication management. He has a B average (3.31 GPA). He made the 2011 Pac-12 All-Academic second team. He made 2010 Pac-10 All-Academic honorable mention. He and 15 of his USC teammates spent 5 days in Haiti in the spring of 2012 building homes and assisting those in need. His father, Mike, lettered at defensive end at Michigan in 1974 and 1975. His brother, Alex, was a 4-year (2000-02, 2004) letterman tight end at USC who had 82 career receptions and was a member of USC's 2003 and 2004 national championship squad, and then played with the NFL's Miami Dolphins in 2005. His brother-in-law is former USC (1999-2002) All-American and current NFL All-Pro safety Troy Polamalu.

6. Stephen Warner – Louisiana Tech

Stephen Warner – 63                    Louisiana Tech                                    6-0 295         

2012: Selected First Team All-Western Athletic Conference (Coaches selection) for the 2012 college football season. Selected to play in the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl All-Star Game. Played in 12 games.

2011: Started all 13 games at center. One of the most unique centers in the country as he calls the pre-snap cadence as opposed to the quarterback. Helped pave the way for Tech's tailbacks to run for over 1,800 yards.

2010: Started in all 12 games at center after winning the job in fall camp. Helped pave the way for Lennon Creer to be named to the Doak Walker Award Watch List as he ran for 1,181 yards.

2009: Redshirt freshman center that played into a starting position at right guard, starting the last three games of the season while seeing action in eight overall.

2008: Redshirt season. Member of scout squad.

High School: Lettered three years for coach Billy Laird at Ruston High School in Louisiana. Named first team All-District 1-5A, first team All-Northeast, honorable mention All-State and first team Composite Academic All-State his senior year.

Personal: Son of Kyle and Penny Warner. Has one brother, Nathan, and one sister, Kate. Born January 3, 1990.

7. Joe Madsen – West Virginia

Joe Madsen – 74                            West Virginia                                      6-4 305         

2012: Played in the Senior Bowl. Suspended for Pinstripe Bowl because of academic issues. Selected Second Team All-Big 12 Conference (Coaches selection) for the 2012 college football season.  Started 12 games.

2011: All-Big East First Team (ESPN.com). All-Big East Second Team (Coaches, Phil Steele).  WVU Offensive Player of the Week against Maryland. Helped pave the way for the WVU offense to average 37.6 points per game and to finish with more than 4,500 passing yards and more than 6,100 total yards. Ranked second on the offense, seeing action on 943 plays. Saw action on 70 or more plays in six games. Saw action on 80 or more plays in two games. Led the team with 55 knockdowns, averaging 4.2 knockdowns per game. Season-high seven knockdowns against LSU. Finished with five or more knockdowns in six games

2010: Started all 12 games in which he played. Named All-Big East First Team by Phil Steele. Awarded the WVU John Russell Award, team’s best lineman. Allowed only one sack. Tied for second on the team with six thunderbolt blocks. Fourth on the team with 33 knockdowns. Offensive Champion: UNLV, USF, Cincinnati

2009: Started all 13 games. Named to the Big East All-Freshman Team by The Sporting News, ESPN.com and rivals.com. Selected for the WVU Gridiron Gladiator Award by the coaching staff. WVU Offensive Champion: Syracuse Finished with seven thunderbolt blocks and 43 knockdowns. Helped the Mountaineers produce a 1,000-yard rusher and a 2,000-yard passer

2008: Redshirted. Offensive Scout Team Champion: Rutgers.

High School: Coached by Jim Dipofi at Chardon High. Two-way starter at defensive tackle and offensive tackle. Collected 59 total tackles, including 21 solo stops, five sacks and 18 tackles for loss. Also had 16 assisted tackles, four forced fumbles and a fumble recovery. Selected All-Ohio First Team guard.

Personal: Birthday is Sept. 1. Son of Eric and Reta Madsen. Youngest of four children. Majoring in multidisciplinary studies

8. Elliott Mealer – Michigan

Elliott Mealer – 57                         Michigan                                              6-5 308         

2012: Started 13 games at center.

2011: Sugar Bowl champion. Earned third varsity letter. Played in all 13 games; appeared as a reserve offensive lineman in seven games, contributed to special teams in all 13 games.

2010: Earned second varsity letter. Appeared in all 13 games on special teams. Saw game action on the field goal/PAT protection unit vs. Connecticut (Sept. 4) and at Notre Dame (Sept. 11). Played on the field goal/PAT protection unit vs. Massachusetts (Sept. 18) and Bowling Green (Sept. 25). Contributed on the field goal/PAT protection units in Big Ten opener at Indiana (Oct. 2). Saw game action on the field goal/PAT protection units vs. Michigan State (Oct. 9), vs. Iowa (Oct. 16) and at Penn State (Oct. 30). Appeared on the field goal/PAT protection units against Illinois (Nov. 6), Purdue (Nov. 13) and Wisconsin (Nov. 20). Contributed on field goal/PAT protection units at Ohio State (Nov. 27). Appeared on special teams units vs. Mississippi State (Jan. 1) in the Gator Bowl.

2009: Earned first varsity letter. Played in 11 games. Made career debut at left guard vs. Western Michigan (Sept. 5). Did not see game action vs. Notre Dame (Sept. 12). Played left guard and on special teams vs. Eastern Michigan (Sept. 19). Saw action on special teams vs. Indiana (Sept. 26). Played on field goal protection unit at Michigan State (Oct. 3). Contributed on special teams at Iowa (Oct. 10). Played left guard and on special teams vs. Delaware State (Oct. 17). Saw game action on field goal/PAT protection units against Penn State (Oct. 24), Illinois (Oct. 31), Purdue (Nov. 7), Wisconsin (Nov. 14) and Ohio State (Nov. 21).

2008: Did not see game action. Redshirted.

High School: Attended Wauseon High School (2008) coached by Mark Emans. Helped team earn a share of the NWOAL title in 2007. Three-year varsity starter. Bench pressed 305 pounds and squatted 465 pounds. Key Statistics: Caught 21 career passes for 246 yards as a tight end. Tallied a career 46 tackles, six sacks, a pair of pass breakups and one fumble recovery. Played tight end and defensive end for the Indians as a senior, helping squad establish a school record with 3,230 rushing yards. Made four receptions for 55 yards and added 23 tackles and four sacks during senior year. Honors and Rankings: PrepStar Magazine All-American. Four-star prospect, the No. 213 prospect in the national and the No. 24 offensive tackle in the country by Rivals.com. 14th-best player in the state of Ohio according to Rivals.com. Four-star prospect and the nation's 28th-best offensive tackle prospect by Scout.com. Northwest Ohio Division IV Offensive Lineman of the Year as a senior. Listed as a top-300 prospect by Tom Lemming.

Personal: Elliott Wade Mealer was born June 30, 1989. Enrolled in the College of Literature, Science and the Arts, majoring in general studies. Lost his father and girlfriend in a car accident on Christmas Eve 2007.

9. Justin Jackson – Nebraska

Justin Jackson – 72                       Nebraska                                            6-3 280

2012: Jackson emerged as the starting center during fall camp and started all 12 regular-season games before being injured at Iowa. Selected Honorable Mention All-Big Ten (Coaches selection) for the 2012 college football season. Played in 12 games. Missed 1 game with an ankle injury.

2011: Jackson moved back to defense in late October, and played against Northwestern and Iowa. He had an assisted tackle against the Wildcats, and saw significant snaps against Iowa.

2010: Jackson appeared in NU's win at Washington, but did not have a tackle.

2009: Jackson appeared in Nebraska wins against Florida Atlantic and Louisiana-Lafayette. He had an assisted tackle against FAU. 

2008: Jackson walked on and redshirted his first season, while adding about 15 pounds of muscle.

High School: Jackson turned down offers from several FCS and Division II programs, including South Dakota, UNO and Northwest Missouri State to walk on at Nebraska. Coached by Jeff Reed at Norris High School in Nebraska, Jackson compiled 84 tackles, 18 tackles for loss and six sacks from his nose guard spot as a senior. After earning all-state honors in Class B for his work on the offensive line, Jackson capped his high school career by playing for the South Squad in the 2008 Shrine Bowl. He was also a state tournament qualifier in wrestling.  

Personal: Justin is the son of Jim and Dianne Jackson, and was born on July 2, 1990. He earned his degree in business administration in May, and was named to the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll each of the past two semesters. Jackson is majoring in business administration, and has volunteered his time with team hospital visits.

10. Travis Frederick – Wisconsin

Travis Frederick – 72                  Wisconsin                                           6-4 338                                                                                  

2012: Has started at center in all 14 games. First-team All-Big Ten (media), honorable mention All-Big Ten (coaches), Academic All-Big Ten. Entered the Draft after his junior year.

2011: Earned second letter. Started 13 games, starting 11 at left guard and two at center. Lined up as starting center against Penn State on Nov. 26 and against Michigan State in the Big Ten Championship game on Dec. 3. Missed Oregon State game on Sept. 10 due to injury. Consensus second-team All-Big Ten.

2010: Redshirt season

2009: Earned first letter. Played in five games, starting four (two at center and two at left guard). Became first true freshman in school history to start a season-opener on the offensive line when he lined up at center against Northern Illinois on Sept. 5. Started at left guard against Miami in the Champs Sports Bowl on Dec. 29. Got the start at left guard against Hawaii on Dec. 5. Appeared against Purdue on Oct. 31. Started at center against Fresno State on Sept. 12, but left game with injury

High School: Attended BigFoot High School. Enrolled at the UW in Jan. 2009 and participated in spring practice. Rated as the 83rd-best OT in the nation and fifth-best in Wisconsin. No. 73 player in the Midwest (SuperPrep). Beloit Daily News and Wisconsin State Journal (small school) Player of the Year as a senior. First-team all-state offensive and defensive lineman. First-team all-district and all-conference. Conference lineman of the year. Team captain. 54 tackles, nine TFLs, 1.5 QB sacks, two forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries. First-team all-state offensive and defensive lineman as a junior. First-team all-county, all-district and all-conference. Conference lineman of the year. 53 tackles, 10 TFLs, two QB sacks and four fumble recoveries. Honorable-mention all-state as a sophomore. First-team all-county and all-conference. Conference lineman of the year. 46 tackles, seven TFLs and 4.5 QB sacks. Career totals of 151 tackles, 26 TFLs, eight QB sacks, two forced fumbles and seven fumbles recovered. Three-time letterwinner in football and track and field. Two-time letterwinner in wrestling. National Honor Society member. High Honor Roll. Head coach was Rodney Wedig

Personal: Parents are Darrell and Elizabeth Frederick. Enjoys weightlifting, playing the guitar and spending time with friends. Majoring in computer engineering

11. Kyle Quinn – Arizona

Kyle Quinn – 76                           Arizona                                                6-3 290

2012: Missed 3 games with an ankle injury. Selected All-Pac-12 Honorable Mention for the

2012 college football season. Played in the Casino del Sol All-Star Game. Played in the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl Game. Played in 10 games.

2011: All-Pac-12 Honorable Mention. Started the last 14 games after apprenticeship under former star Colin Baxter.

2010: Started the Alamo Bowl to close the 2010 season, in which he appeared in 12 games.

2009: Lettered as a redshirt freshman in 2009 on the kicking units, latter half of the year as a middle blocker on kickoff returns. Played in nine games, some at guard.

2008: Made travel status for several games during his redshirt year as an emergency option.  Earned UA Coaches' Scout Team Player of the Week nod for the Toledo game in 2008. Worked at various positions his first year.

High School: Attended Liberty High School. PrepStar All-West. Considered a top-five player in Bay Valley League for Liberty, the eastern Bay Area. All-BVAL First-Team Offense in 2007. Oakland Tribune Preseason Cream of the Crop. Also played defensive line as a junior. Worked out at LinemenInc. camps in California for skills-based training and development. Competitive Edge Football Camp `Big Stud' award in July 2007. Played for head coach Nate Smith. Made all-tourney team as a basketball player in the Stonebarger Tournament. Was a Liberty High School Homecoming King finalist.

Personal: Earned his undergraduate degree in history in May 2012 and is now enrolled in graduate school.

12. Dalton Freeman – Clemson

Dalton Freeman – 55                   Clemson                                              6-5 285

2012: Attended the Senior Bowl. Week 1 ACC Offensive Lineman of the week. Freeman played every snap (87) at center and graded a team-best 94 percent in the win over Auburn. Week 12 ACC Offensive Lineman of the week. Freeman started at center for the 47th straight game and played a career high 102 snaps, every one of Clemson’s plays in its 62-48 win over NC State. He graded at 90 percent and had five knockdown blocks. Named First Team All-Atlantic Coast Conference for the 2012 college football season by the ACC Media Association. Named to 2012 AP All-American Second Team. Played in 12 games. Missed 1 game with a groin injury.

2011: Honorable Mention All-American by SI.com. One of six finalists for the Rimington Trophy. First-Team All-ACC selection. First-team All-ACC by ESPN.com and Phil Steele. Had 41 knockdowns in a school-record 1,044 snaps over 14 games (14 starts). Second on the team in knockdowns. Led or tied for the team lead among offensive linemen in snaps in every game. Graded 91 percent in 64 snaps against Troy on Sept. 3. Graded 84 percent in 71 snaps against Wofford on Sept. 10. Had four knockdowns in playing all 94 snaps against #19 Auburn on Sept. 17. Played all 86 snaps against #11 Florida State on Sept. 24. Played all 68 snaps at #10 Virginia Tech on Oct. 1; named team offensive player-of-the-game. Played all 82 snaps at Maryland on Oct. 15. Graded 88 percent in 67 snaps against North Carolina on Oct. 22. Graded 89 percent in playing all 67 snaps at Georgia Tech on Oct. 29. Graded 88 percent with four knockdowns in playing all 90 snaps against Wake Forest on Nov. 12; named ACC Offensive Lineman-of-the-Week. Had six knockdowns in playing all 68 snaps at #13 South Carolina on Nov. 26. Graded 91 percent with five knockdowns in 68 snaps against #3 Virginia Tech in the ACC Championship game on Dec. 3. Had six knockdowns in 69 snaps against #22 West Virginia in the Orange Bowl on Jan. 4.

2010:  Academic All-ACC selection. Had 58 knockdown blocks in 811 snaps, second-most on the team, in 13 games (13 starts). Allowed just two sacks all season. Led or tied for the team lead in snaps among offensive linemen in eight different games. Had an 80.6-percent average film grade, third-best on the team. Led the team in knockdown blocks in six different games. Led the team in knockdown blocks in four of the last seven games. Graded in the 80s in 10 games, including each of the last seven games. Had an 82-percent grade and four knockdowns against North Texas. Had seven knockdowns and a 77-percent grade at #15 Auburn. Had eight knockdowns and led the team in film grade (84 percent) at North Carolina. Had six knockdowns and an 82-percent grade against Georgia Tech. Led the team in film grade at Boston College (84) and Florida State (84). Had seven knockdowns and an 80-percent grade against #23 N.C. State. Had an 80-percent grade and four knockdowns at Wake Forest in front of his father, who played for Wake Forest in the early 1980s. Won the Strength Training Award among centers for the spring practice.

2009:  Had 44 knockdowns. First freshman center to start for Clemson over the course of a season since 1943 (Ralph Jenkins). First-team freshman All-American by CollegeFootballNews.com. Named offensive Co-Rookie-of-the-Year along with Kyle Parker by the Tiger coaching staff. Academic All-ACC selection. First-team Freshman All-ACC by Rivals.com. Started the last nine games, his move to the starting lineup coincided with Clemson’s six-game winning streak at midseason. Played 547 snaps in 13 games, with nine starts overall, all at center. Clemson averaged 32.5 points per game and nearly 400 yards per game when he started. Had an 80-percent film grade in the win over #8 Miami, he had a season-high eight knockdown blocks in that game. Also graded 80 percent in the win over N.C. State...played 25 snaps as a reserve against Middle Tennessee, then did not play against Georgia Tech in Atlanta. Played 11 snaps against Boston College and 12 against TCU in limited roles. Went into the starting lineup in a 38-3 win over Wake Forest and graded 79 percent. Had big game in win over Miami as stated earlier, then had 79 percent grade in a win over Florida State. Had season-best 85 percent grade in win over Virginia in the team’s final home game. Had eight knockdown blocks against Georgia Tech in ACC Championship game when the Tigers had season-high 323 yards rushing. Played 47 snaps in the win over Kentucky and his 80 percent grade had a lot to do with Clemson’s 180 rushing yards and the 21-13 win.

2008:  Red-shirted.

High School: Attended Pelion High School.  Rated as the #13 offensive guard in the nation by Scout.com. #16 offensive guard in the nation by ESPN.com. #9 prospect in South Carolina and #13 offensive guard in the nation by Rivals.com. Finalist for Mr. Football in South Carolina. Offense-Defense All-American Bowl Offensive Lineman-of-the-Year. Shrine Bowl pick. Recipient of the Wendy’s High School Heisman in South Carolina. #8 prospect in South Carolina by SuperPrep. #39 offensive lineman in the nation by SuperPrep. All-American at offensive tackle. Three-time all-area, all-region, and all-state selection on offense. Two-time all-area and all-region pick on defense. Two-time region lineman-of-the-year. Offensive lineman-of-the-year by High School Sports Report and South Carolina Football Coaches Association. Winner of the Carolina Panthers Community Captain Award. Graded 92 percent while recording 67 knockdowns and 37 pancake blocks during his senior season. Tied for the team lead with 83 tackles along with 16 tackles for loss and six sacks. All-region in track as a junior. Coached by his father, Ben Freeman. Recruited by Brad Scott. Chose Clemson over Colorado, Florida, Florida State, Georgia, Penn State, South Carolina, and Tennessee.

Personal:  His father, Ben, played football at Wake Forest in the early 1980s. Three-time member of the ACC Academic Honor Roll. Graduated on Dec. 22, 2011 with a degree in communication studies. Born June 18, 1990.