My Favorites Centers in the 2015 NFL Draft

1. Hroniss Grasu - Oregon
2. Chris Jasperse - Marshall
3. Reese Dismukes - Auburn
4. Tanner Fleming - Navy
5. David Andrews - Georgia
6. Dillon Day - Mississippi State
7. Shane McDermott - Miami Florida

1. Hroniss Grasu - Oregon

Hroniss Grasu - 55   Oregon     6-3 297


2014: Played in 12 games. Earned first-team ALL-PAC-12 honors. Returned to lineup in Rose Bowl after missing 3 games with a knee injury. Started 1st 50 career games. Attended the NFL scouting combine.
2013: The consensus leader of the Ducks’ offensive line extended his string of consecutive opening assignments to all 40 games as a collegian with his 13 2013 starts. The two-time first-team Pac-12 all-conference selection earned first-team All-America acclaim from SI.com and SB Nation. One of six finalists for the Rimington Trophy as the nation’s top center was a second-time recipient of the program’s Todd Doxey Award, exemplifying the spirituality, dedication and brotherhood associated with being an outstanding teammate exhibited by the school’s former defensive back who drowned prior to the 2008 season. Logged more than 65 snaps on seven occasions, including 83 plays on consecutive weekends vs. Arizona and Oregon State. Anchored an offensive line that led the Pac-12 in rushing for the eighth year in row (273.5 ypg), in addition to ranking second nationally  in total offense (565.0 ypg) and fourth in the country in scoring (45.5 ppg). Team also was third in the league in fewest quarterback sacks allowed (1.38 sacks per game). Possesses the traits that allows him to open running lanes at the point of attack as well as the athleticism to make his way downfield for a second and third strike.
2012: The two-year starter and All-America honoree ran his string of consecutive opening assignments to 27 after manning his outpost for all 13 games his sophomore season. Earned first-team Pac-12 all-conference accolades for offensive unit that ranked third in the country in rushing (315.23 avg.) and second in scoring (49.54 avg.) enroute to a Fiesta Bowl triumph over Kansas State. Threw the key block from about the 12-yard line to spring De’Anthony Thomas on his 23-yard touchdown catch to give Oregon a 15-0 opening-quarter  advantage in the Fiesta Bowl. Awarded Ducks’ Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman honor (Moshofsky Trophy) following the year for a program that has paced the conference in rushing each of the past seven seasons. Was the focus of the front line that included a 2013 first-round NFL Draft choice and paved the way for an offense that elipsed 400 yards on the ground on four occasions. Has been the center for the only two teams in school history that accumulated more than 4,000 rushing yards each of the last two years and shared the nation’s lead in rushing touchdowns (48) in 2012. Named to the Watch List for Rimington Trophy (nation’s most outstanding center). 
2011: All-Freshman second team according to Phil Steele. 14-game starter at center. Eclipsed 80 plays on five occasions, including a season-high 91 snaps in win over Oregon State. Part of an offensive unit that ranked third in the nation in scoring, fifth in rushing and sixth in total offense. Finished top three among offensive linemen in vertical leap (second, 27”), power clean (second, 319 pounds), squat (tied for second, 485 pounds), 10-yard electronic (second, 1.89 seconds), 20-yard electronic (t-first, 3.09 seconds), shuttle run (t-first, 4.41 seconds) and “L” Run (first, 7.73 seconds) during winter conditioning.
2010: Redshirt Season.
High School: Attended Crespi High School in California.  A starter on both the offensive and defensive lines, was chosen first-team all-state as a sophomore. Named first-team all-area on offense by the Los Angeles Daily News in 2010. 2008 All-Serra League selection. As a senior in 2009-10, plowed the road as an offensive lineman for a team that racked up 1,958 rushing yards and 2,436 passing yards, and had 37 tackles and four sacks while playing defense. As a junior in 2008-09, had 27 tackles on defense and blocked for a team that rushed for 1,606 yards and passed for 1,738 more, scoring 27 total offensive touchdowns. As a sophomore in 2007-08, had 33 tackles and tied for a team-high with five sacks while blocking for 1,000-yard rusher and a team that rolled up 2,388 rushing yards and 2,167 passing yards. Given a three-star rating by Scout.com and selected as the No. 9 center in the country. Three-star recruit and No. 100 defensive end prospect in the country according to ESPN.com.
Personal: Parents: Steve and Mariana Grasu. Family: One brother. High School (Coach): Crespi (Jeremiah Ross), 2010. Major: General Social Science.

2. Chris Jasperse - Marshall

Chris Jasperse - 60 Marshall 6-4 289

2014: Played in 13 games. Started 53 straight games. Played in the Senior Bowl. Played in the Medal of Honor Bowl. Named to the 1^st team Conference USA All-Conference football team.
2013: Started all 14 games.
2012: Saw action in every game for the Herd, starting the first nine at center and the last three at guard.
2011: Named to the Conference USA All-Freshman Team. Started at center for the Herd in all 13 of its games.
2010: Redshirted.
High School: Attended Page High School in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Personal: Hometown is Greensboro, North Carolina.

3. Reese Dismukes - Auburn

Reese Dismukes - 50   Auburn     6-3 295


2014: Played in 13 games. Rimington Trophy winner. Outland Trophy finalist. First team all-SEC (coaches, AP). Consensus first team All-America (CBSSports.com, Walter Camp, Scout, ESPN, FWAA, AP). Rotary Lombardi Award semifinalist. Started all of his 50 career games, most among current SEC linemen. Second most starts in Auburn history. Game captain: Arkansas, San José State, Kansas State, Louisiana Tech, LSU, Mississippi State, South Carolina, Ole Miss, Texas A&M, Georgia, Samford, Alabama, Wisconsin. Senior CLASS Award semifinalist. Preseason first team All-America. Phil Steele, CBSSports.com mid-season All-America. Phil Steele mid-season all-SEC team. Played in Reese’s Senior Bowl. Attended NFL Combine. Represented Auburn at SEC Media Days. 
2013: Third-year starter at center. Rimington Trophy finalist. Sporting News third team All-American. First team All-SEC center. 37 career starts. 124 knockdowns and graded more than 90% for season. SEC offensive lineman of the week (Georgia) . preseason second team all-SEC (SEC coaches, SEC media). Phil Steele midseason 3rd team all-SEC. game captain every game. SEC Academic Honor Roll. Ken Rice Award as Auburn's best blocking lineman.
2012: Second-year starting center. 23 career starts. Missed the Clemson game. Returned to starting lineup at Mississippi State. Injury kept him out of Ole Miss game. Rimington Trophy watch list. Preseason all-SEC 2nd team (SEC media, Birmingham News) .
2011: SEC Coaches' All-Freshman Team. CBS Sports Freshman All-American. Started all 13 games at center. First true freshman to start at center for Auburn since Ryan Pugh in 2007. One of two Auburn offensive players to start every game and the only to start all 13 at the same position. Part of an offensive line that paved the way Auburn ground game to finish fourth in SEC in rushing. Also helped lead the way for running back Michael Dyer to rush for the second-highest total in the SEC. Started at center in his first collegiate game against Utah State.
High School: Attended Spanish Fort High School in Alabama. Listed as the nation's top center by ESPN.com/Scouts Inc. and the No. 54 player overall on the ESPNU 150. Rated as the No. 1 center in the nation, the No. 1 recruit from Alabama and the No. 53 player overall nationally by 247Sports. Ranked No. 3 nationally among centers and the No. 5 player in the state of Alabama by Scout.com. Named the nation's No. 4 center, the No. 7 player from the state of Alabama and the No. 236 player nationally by Rivals.com. Named a SuperPrep All-American, and the nation's No. 12 offensive lineman and the No. 3 recruit from Alabama by SuperPrep. PrepStar All-American . Played in the 2011 Under Armour All-America game. Parade All-America team. Voted to the Super 12 team and the 2010 5A Lineman of the Year by the Alabama Sports Writers Association. Runner-up in Alabama Mr. Football voting. Mobile Press-Register's Class 4A-6A Offensive Player of the Year. Ranked second on the Mobile Press-Register's Elite 18 and No. 28 in the Press-Register's Super Southeast 120. No. 1 on the Birmingham News' list of the Alabama Super Seniors . Orlando Sentinel's All-Southern Team as a first-team selection from Alabama. Led his team to the Class 5A state title as a senior. As a junior, graded at 92 percent on his blocking with 34 pancake blocks. Became a starter as a sophomore, and did not allow a quarterback sack during his sophomore or junior seasons. Served as a team captain during his junior and senior seasons
Personal: Birthday is October 20. Son of Kim and Ed Dismukes. Major: Public Administration.

4. Tanner Fleming - Navy

Tanner Fleming - 75   Navy     6-3 267


 2014: Played in 12 games. Started 34 games over his career at center, including 11 this season. Part of an offensive unit that ended the year ranked No. 1 nationally in fewest penalties per game (2.54), fewest penalty yards per game (24.77), No. 2 in rushing offense (338.1), No. 2 in passing yards per completion (17.06), No. 6 in fewest passes intercepted (5), No. 11 in third down conversion (.481), No. 29 in sacks allowed (1.62), No. 33 in tackles for loss allowed (5.00),
No. 34 in fourth down conversion (.583) and No. 36 in red zone offense (.873). The line was
instrumental in paving the way for the Mids to rush for over 300 yards in 15 of their last 19
games which included a school-record nine in a row (Notre Dame 2013 - Texas State 2014). Meanwhile it allowed for quarterback Keenan Reynolds to become the NCAA record holder
for most rushing TDs by a QB over a career and tied for fourth among all positions with 64. The line allowed the Mids to rush for 388 yards at South Alabama, its fifth consecutive game
with over 300 yards rushing, and six rushing touchdowns. Among those six were three by
QB Keenan Reynolds who broke the NCAA record for career rushing touchdowns (61) and
also broke the record for most three-touchdown performances (12). The line helped pave the
way for Reynolds to score six rushing touchdowns against Georgia Southern, breaking the
Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium record set in 2009 by Ricky Dobbs (5). The six rushing
TDs are tied as the second most in program history. Reynolds also ran for a career-best
277 yards which is the fourth-best single-game rushing mark in Navy history and the most by
a Navy quarterback in program history. The 39 points by Navy against Notre Dame were the
most points scored in a regulation game against the Irish and the second most all-time. The
Mids’ 454 yards of total offense (336 rush, 118 pass) are the most by Navy in the series since
1972 (459 yds). The 336 yards rushing by Navy were the most yards on the ground allowed
by Notre Dame this season, as were the 60 rushing plays. The offensive line allowed the
Mids to rush for 423 yards against San Jose State, Navy’s third 400-yard rushing game of the
season and the 27th-best rushing performance in program history. Reynolds also ran for
three touchdowns to break the Navy record for career touchdowns. Sat out the VMI game
with an injury. Left the Air Force game in the first half with an ankle injury. Navy topped
the 400-yard rushing mark for the second time with 412 yards against Western Kentucky and
featured two 100-yard rushers (Reynolds 121, Noah Copeland 104) for the first time since the
2013 season opener against Indiana. Helped pave the way for Navy to amass 517 yards of
total offense (487 rush, 30 pass) at Temple. The 487 yards rushing marked the best ground
gain by the Mids since they rushed for 512 yards against East Carolina in 2012 and it’s the
11th-best rushing game in program history.
2013: A starter in each of the 12 games in which he saw action. Member of Navy's offensive unit that finished the year ranked No. 1 nationally in turnovers lost (10), No. No. 2 in rushing offense (325.4), No. 3 in tackles for loss allowed (3.62), No. 6 in passing yards per completion (15.09), No. 6 in third down conversion (51.1) and 11th in fourth down conversions (67.9). Navy rushed for 366 yards on 67 attempts against Middle Tennessee in the Bell Helicopter Armed Force Bowl, marking the sixth straight game the Mids topped the 300-yard rushing milestone. It's the first time Navy has accomplished the feat since 2007. Helped pave the way for QB Keenan Reynolds to score touchdown runs of 47 (2:38, 2Qtr), 11 (6:22, 4Qtr) and 1 yards (0:46, 4Qtr) against Army and in doing so set the NCAA record for single-season rushing TDs by a quarterback. Additionally, Reynolds broke the school record for single-season points thanks to his 20-point effort against the Black Knights which included being on the receiving end of a two-point conversaion. The previous record of 174 points was set in 1917 by Bill Ingram. Navy's 34 points are the most it has scored against Army since defeating the Black Knights 34-0 in 2008. The 343 yards rushing by the Mids are the most in an Army-Navy game since 2008 (368). Missed the San Jose State game after a concussion knocked him out of the South Alabama contest. Part of an offense that eclipsed the 500-yard total offense mark for the third time this season when the Mids posted 519 yards in their win over South Alabama to become bowl eligible. Navy's offense opened the way for QB Keenan Reynolds to rush for a career-high 226 yards on 28 carries against Hawai'i, becoming only the seventh quarterback in school history to rush for 200 yards. It's the third most by a Navy QB in program history. Part of an offensive unit that posted 28 first downs against Notre Dame which are the most by the Mids in series history. The offense also gained 331 yards on the ground which were the most against Notre Dame since the 2010 contest (367). Part of a Navy offense that set a school record for number of offensive plays with 106 against Toledo (was 105 vs. Air Force in 2011) and rush attempts with 93 (was 80 vs. Rice in 2009 and air force in 2011). With 35 first downs against the Rockets, the Mids were just one first down shy of tying the school record. The Mids also rushed for 419 yards, their second-largest ground gain of the year and the 514 yards of total offense marked the third time this season Navy has eclipsed the 500-yard mark. Part of an offensive unit that scored 21 consecutive points to lead the Mids to their most lop-sided victory over Air Force since 1978 (37-8). The Mids had 515 yards (444R, 71P) in its season-opening win over Indiana and 589 yards (352R, 237P) in its win over Delaware. It's the first time Navy has put together back-to-back 500-plus yards on total offense since 2007 (Ball State 540, Duke 540). The 589 yards of total offense against Indiana are the most by the Mids since Nov. 6, 2010, when they produced 596 yards (521R, 75P) in a 76-35 win over East Carolina. Navy's 237 yards passing are the most since throwing for 248 yards against Stanford on Sept. 10, 2005. Helped pave the way for Keenan Reynolds and Darius Staten to become just the 43rd tandem in school history to reach 100 yards each, while coming up just short of what would have been a first in program history as Geoffrey Whiteside finished with 97 yards against Indiana. Allowed Reynolds to post his third-career 100-yard rushing effort, as well as his third-career three-rushing touchdown day.
2012: Appeared in all 13 games, starting 11. Made starts in the final 10 games of the season. Part of an offensive line that led Navy to a No. 6 national ranking in rushing offense, averaging 278.46 yards per game. Helped pave the way for Navy to put up 487 yards of total offense, 328 on the ground and 159 through the air against Troy. Helped pave the way for QB Keenan Reynolds to put up career-high marks in rushing (159) and passing (147) and become the first Navy player to reach 300-plus yards of total offense (306) since Ricky Dobbs charted 318 yards against Arkansas state on No. 20, 2010. A member of the Mids' high-powered offense that scored 56 points at East Carolina, marking their first 50-point game since putting up 76 against the Pirates in 2010. Navy also rushed for 512 yards, the ninth most in program history and the most since running up 521 yards on the ground against East Carolina in 2010. Member of the offensive line that allowed freshman QB Keenan Reynolds to become the first Navy player to throw three touchdown passes in a game (at Central Michigan) since Chris McCoy threw three against Colgate on Nov. 15, 1997. Returned to the starting lineup against San Jose State and made the start at Air Force. Member of Navy's offensive line that paved the way for the Mids to rush for a season-high 403 yards against VMI and rack up better than 500 yards of total offense. Did not make the start against VMI, however, he came into the game in relief of starter Thomas Stone to help stage the Mids' offensive explosion. Earned his first career start at center in Navy's loss at Penn State. Made his collegiate debut in the Mids' opener against Notre Dame.
2011: Did not see any varsity action.
High School: A 2010 graduate of Deltona High School in Florida, Fleming attended the Naval Academy Prep School during the 2010-11 academic year. A four-sport athlete, he earned letters in track & field (4), football (3), wrestling (2) and weight lifting (1), Named the 2010 Volusia County Athlete of the Year by two newspapers. Named a finalist for the 2010 Central Florida Athlete of the Year. A three-time all-county performer in football who earned All-Central Florida and Third-Team All-State (Fla.) honors his senior year. Served as team captain of the football team his senior season. Member of the district-winning track & field team his senior year. Garnered all-area recognition as a thrower on the track & field team his senior year. The weight lifting team won the district and region titles his senior year, as well. Named an all-area and All-Central Florida selection as a weight lifter his senior season. Served as a youth football and basketball coach.
Personal: Son of Thomas and Amie Fleming. Majoring in general science.

5. David Andrews - Georgia

David Andrews - 61   Georgia     6-2 295


2014: AP Second Team All-SEC. Vince Dooley Most Valuable Player Award. Voted the team’s overall permanent captain. Frank Sinkwich Toughest Player Award. UGA Coaches’ Leadership Award. Phil Steele’s Second Team All-SEC. Played in 13 games making 13 starts. Captain in 10 games. Played in 50 games in his UGA career. Helped Georgia rush for 257.8 yards per game, which ranked first in the SEC. Phil Steele’s Preseason Third Team All-SEC. Athlon Sports Preseason All-SEC Second Team. Named Offensive MVP at the conclusion of spring practice. Named one of six finalists for the Rimington Trophy, which is given to the most outstanding center in college football. Recipient of the Wallace Butts Football Scholarship and the Wayne McDuffie Football Scholarship. UGA J. Reid Parker Director of Athletics Honor Roll.
2013: Started all 13 games at center. Recipient of Coaches' Leadership Award. Named one of the captains for the Vanderbilt, Florida, Appalachian State and Georgia Tech games. Part of an offense that ranked No. 2 in passing in the SEC and generated at least 23 points in 12 games and 400 yards in 12 games. Named to preseason watch list for the Remington Trophy. Recipient of the Wallace Butts Football Scholarship. Recipient of the Wayne McDuffie Football Scholarship.
2012: Appeared in 14 games making 14 starts - all at center. Named one of the captains for the games against Auburn and Ole Miss. Recipient of the Leon Farmer Award for dedication to the strength and conditioning program and the Coaches' Leadership Award. Named SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week following the Auburn game; he graded out at 88 percent and had six "dominator" blocks and three knockdowns. Earned first career start vs. Buffalo. Recipient of the Wayne McDuffe Football Scholarship and the Larry Munson Football Scholarship. Earned Athletic Director's Honor Roll distinction for fall semester.
2011: Appeared in 10 games. Earned Athletic Director's Honor Roll distinction for fall semester. Recipient of the Wayne McDuffe Football Scholarship.
High School: Attended Wesleyan High School in Georgia, coached by Franklin Pridgen. SuperPrep All-Dixie team. PrepStar All-Southeast Region team. Rivals.com three-star prospect, #9 center nationally, #37 overall prospect in Georgia. Scout.com three-star prospect, #6 center nationally. ESPN.com three-star prospect, #6 center nationally. 24/7sports.com three-star prospect. 2010 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Class A All-State First Team and # 41 on Georgia Top 50. 2010 Georgia Sportswriters Association Class A All-State First Team. 2010 U.S. Army National All-Combine Team Honorable Mention. Played in 2010 NUC All-World Gridiron Classic. 2010 Gwinnett County Offensive Lineman of the Year. Gwinnett Daily Post All-County First Team Offense. as a senior, recorded a 92 percent blocking grade average, 58 knockdowns and did not allow a sack. Also recorded 41 tackles and eight tackles-for-loss. As a junior, recorded an 88% blocking grade average with 48 knockdowns and did not allow a sack. Also added 41 tackles and eight tackles-for-loss on defense. 2009 Gwinnett County All-County Second Team. Helped lead Wesleyan to a Class A state championship as a sophomore in 2008.
Personal: Born July 10, 1992. Major: Agribusiness.

6. Dillon Day - Mississippi State

Dillon Day - 63    Mississippi State   6-4 300


2014: : Started 12 games at center and missed the Texas A&M contest due to SEC suspension.  Part of an MSU offense that broke 15 school records and won 10 games for the first time since 1999. Played in the Senior Bowl.
2013: Started 12 games and played in all 13 contests at center. Did not start against Troy. Helped MSU to one of its best offensive seasons in program history, averaging 434.4 yards per game, which shattered the single-season record of 422.0 yards in 1982. Opened lanes for 29 rushing touchdowns this season, which ranked second in school history and two shy of the school record. Gave pocket protection for the Bulldogs to average a school record 244.5 passing yards per game. Provided time and space for 23 MSU total touchdowns during SEC games, the second most under a Dan Mullen-coached squad. Capped the year with a dominant performance against Rice in the Liberty Bowl (12/31) as the squad racked up an MSU bowl record 533 yards of total offense. At Arkansas (11/23), provided time for the quarterbacks to throw for 174 yards in the opening half, tied for the second most in a game on the year. Opened holes for 556 yards of total offense at Texas A&M (11/9), the most ever during an SEC contest under Mullen. Created space for MSU to gain 447 yards of total offense against Kentucky (10/24). Helped the Bulldogs convert 10 third-down attempts versus UK, their most since 10 at UK in 2012. Against LSU (10/5), opened holes for five rushes of 20 or more yards during the game’s 36 carries. Helped MSU to 45 points in the first half against Troy (9/21), the most in a half in the modern era (since 1950), and the second-most ever.
2012: One of just eight sophomores that were named to the 2012 Rimington Trophy Watch List, given to the nation’s best center. Started all 13 games at center, grading out a champion in 10 of the 13 games. Part of an offensive line that gave up the second-fewest sacks in the SEC (29th nationally). Graded out at a career-high 97 percent in the SEC-opening win against Auburn, while also recording six pancake blocks. Registered a career-high 12 pancake blocks and recorded an 81 percent grade in the road opener at Troy. Graded out at 83 percent with five pancake blocks in the win vs. South Alabama. Tallied six pancake blocks and an 85 percent grade in the road win at Kentucky. Graded out at 85 percent with four pancake blocks in the nationally-televised home win over Tennessee  Recorded a grade of 84 percent with six pancake blocks in the homecoming win vs. MTSU. Graded out at 81 percent with five pancake blocks at Alabama. Registered a grade of 92 percent with eight pancake blocks in the home triumph vs. Arkansas . Graded out at 80 percent in the regular-season finale at Ole Miss in the Egg Bowl. Graded out a champion in the Bulldogs’ finale vs. Northwestern in the Gator Bowl, helping State to 186 yards on the ground.
2011: Started nine games at center and appeared in all 13 games. Started at center the last eight games of the season. Graded out a champion four times (Kentucky, UT Martin, No. 3 Alabama, Wake Forest). Recorded 31 takedowns on the season, including a season-high six vs. Louisiana Tech. Blocked for a running back who finished fourth in the SEC in rushing, while giving up the fifth-fewest sacks in the league. Aided an offensive line that helped the 2011 squad reach the top 10 in school history for single-season marks in passing touchdowns, passing completions, total yards and first downs. Helped an offensive line that tallied multiple rushing touchdowns in games against Memphis, Auburn, Kentucky, UT Martin, Ole Miss and Wake Forest. Blocked for an offense that scored 50-plus points twice in the same season for the first time since 1914 (four), and only the third time in school history (1907, twice). Part of an offensive line that paved the way for running back Vick Ballard to rush for a career-high 180 yards against Wake Forest in the Music City Bowl. Saw playing time in the season-opening win at Memphis, where he helped Ballard run for 166 yards and three scores, a performance that earned Ballard SEC Player of the Week. The game also saw the offense set the school record for total offense in a game (645 yards).
High School: Played offensive tackle for the late head coach Don Shows at Louisiana powerhouse West Monroe, helping lead the Rebels to a state championship appearance his junior year and the 5A state title his senior campaign. West Monroe finished the 2009 season 15-0 and ranked No. 9 nationally, defeating Archbishop Rummel 30-0 in the title game in the Louisiana Superdome. Rated a two-star prospect by Rivals.com.
Personal: Born Dillon Anthony Day on Oct. 17, 1991. Son of Marc and Diane Day. Earned his bachelor’s degree in clinical exercise physiology in the summer 2014.

7. Shane McDermott - Miami Florida

Shane McDermott - 62    Miami Florida    6-4 296


2014: Played in 13 games. Named to the first team All ACC Conference team. Started season opener at Louisville at center. Made second consecutive start against FAMU, paving way for 198 rushing yards. Started against Arkansas State, helping lead offense to 488-yard performance. Started against Nebraska and helped offense generate 435 yards. Helped lead Miami to 426 yards of total offense against Duke as starter on offensive line. Made sixth straight start this season at center against Georgia Tech. Started at center against Cincinnati, helping offense finish with 621 total yards. Helped guide offense to 456-yard performance in road win over Virginia Tech. Started at center against North Carolina, paving way for 494 total yards and 295 rushing yards. Helped lead offense to 492-yard performance against Florida State. Made 11th start of season on offensive line against Virginia. Started season finale on offensive line, leading team offense to 421 total yards. Made final start of career in Duck Commander Independence Bowl against South Carolina, leading offense to 422 total yards. Earned letter. Played in the East-West Shrine Game.2013: Started 11 games at center. Missed two games (Savannah State, USF) due to injury. Third-team All-ACC selection by league's head coaches. Helped anchor offensive line that paved way for Hurricanes offense that averaged 425.8 yards of total offense and 33.8 points per game. Earned letter.
2012: Started all 12 games at center. One of six Hurricanes to earn All-ACC honorable mention from league coaches. Anchored O-line that paved way for third-best passing offense (295.4) and fifth-best total offense (440.2) in ACC. Earned letter. Awarded Walter Kichefski Endowed Football Scholarship. Graduated in summer 2013 with bachelor's degree.
2011: Saw action in 10 games. Allowed no sacks and registered zero penalties against for season. Earned letter.
2010: Sat out first season at Miami and participated on practice squad, redshirted to retain eligibility.
High School: Attended Palm Beach Central High School in Florida. Palm Beach County first-team all-conference as center. First-team all-area by Palm Beach Post. First-Team All-Broward by Sun-Sentinel. Three-star athlete was 20th-rated center by Rivals.com. Under Armour All-American Game. No. 44-ranked player in Sun-Sentinel’s Florida Top 100. Recorded 50 pancake blocks and earned 93 percent grade as senior. No. 44 prospect on Bill Buchalter’s Florida Top 100 state list.
Personal: Hometown: Lake Worth Florida. Brother KC McDermott also plays for the Miami Hurricanes.

8. Derrick Stark - Western Kentucky

Derrick Stark - 67 Western Kentucky 6-2 295





2014: Played in 13 games. Started every game on the line this season, primarily at center. Began season as starting right guard before shifting to center due to injuries. Made first-career start at center against Navy and aided WKU offense to 551 yards of offense in the win. Protected quarterback Brandon Doughty as he engineered the best offense in WKU history – an offense that set 25 team records in the regular season.
2013: Stark saw action in both the Georgia State and Texas State games this season as an offensive lineman.
2012: Attended Tiffin University.
2011: During the 2011 season, Stark played in 10 games for Tiffin University on the offensive and defensive lines, aiding the offense to over 275 yards per game and recording one tackle on the defensive side.
High School: Stark prepped at Trotwood-Madison in Dayton, Ohio. Stark was named First-Team All-State during his senior season at Trotwood-Madison.
Personal: Hometown: Dayton Ohio.

9. Greg Mancz - Toledo

Greg Mancz - 75   Toledo     6-3 300


2014: Played in 11 games. Named second-team All-America by the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA). Only player from Mid-American Conference to make the FWAA All-American team. First Rocket toearn All-American honors since Eric Page was named honorable mention by Sports Illustrated in 2011. First UT offensive lineman to make either first- or second-team All-America on one of the five major All-America teams since Dan Bukovich made the Associated Press first-team in 1938. Won the Vern Smith Leadership Award, given annually to the best player in the Mid-American Conference. First offensive lineman to win the award in its 33-year history. Only other Rockets to win the Vern Smith Award were RB Wasean Tait (1995) and QB Bruce Gradkowski (2005/co-winner). First-team All-MAC selection. Leader of offensive line that powers Rocket offense that ranks No. 1 in MAC in total offense (486.3) and in rushing offense (247.3) and tied for No. 3 in sacks allowed (16). String of 47 consecutive starts was snapped when he sat out NIU game on Nov. 11 due to knee injury. Also missed the BGSU game on Nov. 19. Came off the bench and played one series vs. EMU. One of 12 finalists nationally for the Wuerffel Trophy (community service). Also a candidate for the Rimington Trophy (center), Rotary Lombardo Award (lineman), Campbell Trophy (academics) and All State Good Works Award (community service). Nominee for Academic All-America. Moved from right guard to center during summer camp. Team captain.
20132013: Named second-team All-MAC. Started first three games at right tackle before moving back to his normal right guard spot. Rocket offensive line allowed six sacks in 12 games, the fewest in the country. UT offense ranked fourth in MAC in total offense (447.3) and second in rushing (240.6). Nominee for Capital One Academic All-America. Nominee for Allstate Good Works Award.
2012: Third-team All-MAC selection. Key part of offense that ranked third in MAC in total offense (445.2) and fifth in scoring offense (31.5). Starter in all 13 games. Academic All-MAC selection with 3.488 GPA in finance.
2011: Named first-team Freshman All-America by Yahoo! Sports. Third-team Freshman All-America by Phil Steele. Started all 13 games at right guard. Key part of offense that ranked eighth in nation and first in MAC in scoring (42.2), and 10th in the nation and first in MAC in total offense (481.3). Toledo’s offensive line also ranked tied for sixth in nation and first in MAC in fewest sacks allowed (10). Honorable mention Academic All-MAC.
2010: Sat out season as a redshirt.
High School: Attended Anderson High school in Ohio. Named first-team all-league, second-team All-Southwest District and honorable mention all-state as a senior. Two-year starter. Team captain as a senior. Helped lead school to a 12-1 record in 2009. Picked to play in the Ohio North-South All-Star Game and Big 33 Classic. Played in state championship games in 2007 and 2008 with the ‘07 team claiming the state title. High school coach was Jeff Giesting.
Personal: Full name is Gregory Brian Mancz. Birthdate: April 23, 1992. Parents are Mary Beth Fehring and the late Brian Mancz. Finance major.

10. Mark Pelini - Nebraska

Mark Pelini - 56    Nebraska    6-0 290


2014: Pelini started the first 11 games of the season at center and was a key part of an offensive line that powered several record-setting performances. The Nebraska offense opened the season with a Big Ten modern-era record of 784 yards of total offense, including 498 rushing yards. The line pounded the defenses of both Miami and Illinois as the Huskers rushed for 343 and 458 yards, respectively, and Ameer Abdullah topped 200 yards in both contests. The line paved the way for Abdullah’s fourth 200-yard rushing game of the season against Rutgers.
2013: Pelini played in all 13 games at center, including starts against Michigan State and Penn State. He played behind senior Cole Pensick most of the season, before Pelini’s role increased greatly in the second half of the season with numerous injuries to Husker offensive linemen. His
play helped running back Ameer Abdullah post 1,690 rushing yards, the most by a Husker since 1997. The line also solidified an offense that featured three starting quarterbacks. His play helped running back Ameer Abdullah post 1,690 rushing yards, the most by a Husker since 1997. The line also solidified an offense that featured three starting quarterbacks.
2012: Pelini played in seven games, including three non-league games and the final four contests. He took over in the first quarter at Iowa when Justin Jackson was injured, then split time at center with Pensick in the Big Ten title game and saw action against Georgia in the Capital One Bowl.
2011: Pelini provided depth at center in 2011, but did not see game action.
2010: A walk-on, Pelini redshirted in his first season at Nebraska in 2010.
High School: Pelini was a standout at Cardinal Mooney High School in Youngstown, Ohio. His play on the offensive line helped Mooney to a perfect 15-0 record and a Divsion III Ohio state title in 2009.
Personal: Mark is the son of Vince and Diane Pelini, and he was born on Aug. 27, 1991. Pelini has been named to the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll each of the past six semesters. Pelini was also named to both the Brook Berringer Citizenship Team and Tom Osborne Citizenship Team in 2014 for his community outreach work. Pelini has volunteered his time with School is Cool Week, Husker Heroes, Husker Hotline, Super Hero Day, NFL Fuel Up to Play 60, and local school and hospital outreach activities.

11. Michael Husar, Jr. - Air Force

Michael Husar, Jr. - 65 Air Force 6-0 270





2014: Played in 13 games. Named to the first team All-Mountain West All-Star Team.

2013: Returned from season-ending knee injury from 2012. Was granted a ninth semester and will graduate in December. Played and started in all 12 games. Led the team in knockdown blocks with 70, the first center in the Calhoun era to do so. Averaged 7.0 knockdowns per game. Worked with four different starting quarterbacks. Helped lead an offensive line that allowed just nine quarterback sacks which ranked second in the conference and seventh nationally. Helped anchor an offensive line that ranked second in the conference and 11th nationally in rushing with a 272.5 per-game average. Helped Air Force lead the conference and rank fifth nationally in red zone offense with scores on 33-of-35 possessions.

2012: Played and started in the season opener. Suffered a knee injury and missed the remainder of the season.

2011: Played in eight games. Helped the Falcons to a 13th straight Mountain West Conference rushing title with a 314.8 per-game rushing average. Team ranked third in the nation in rushing. Offensive line was second in the conference (Boise State) and fifth nationally in quarterback sacks allowed with just 10 all season.

2010: Played in one game, the season opener vs. Northwestern State.

High School: Attended Mt Carmel High School in Indiana. Lettered three years in football and one in track. Named second-team all-conference in football two years. First-team all-conference as a senior. Two-year first-team all-area selection. Named all-state and academic all-state as a senior. Member of the National Honor Society, serving as the club's vice president. Named academic athlete of the year at his school. High school football coach was Frank Lenti.

Personal: Son of Mike, Sr., and Kathryn Husar. One of three children. Father played football at Michigan (1984-89). Major is biology. Member of cadet squadron 4. Worked mission support last summer. Spent part of the summer of 2012 on Operation Air Force at Andrews AFB, Md.. Also worked Basic Cadet Training. Is the group honor representative in his squadron. Member of the dean's and commandant's lists. Favorite movie is Forrest Gump. One word to describe him would be "determined". Favorite NFL team is the Chicago Bears. Favorite player is Hall of Famer Walter Payton. Would like to possibly go to medical school after graduation and then be a flight surgeon in the Air Force. Long-term goal is to own his own medical practice.

12. Jon Hoffing - Western Michigan

Jon Hoffing - 71 Western Michigan 6-4 285





2014: Named Academic All-MAC. Started in a career-high 13 games at center. Helped WMU to the MAC's best rushing attack and produce MAC Offensive Player of the Year Jarvion Franklin. Helped protect quarterback Zach Terrell to a career-best season and a 70-percent completion percentage during the regular season.

2013: Most starts and games played in a season in 2013. Career high in plays with 87 vs. Nicholls (9/7).

2012: Made season debut vs. EIU (9/8). Matched career high for games played in a season.

2011: Made collegiate debut at No. 24 Illinois (9/24). First career start at UConn (10/1) appearing in 84 snaps.

2010: Redshirted. Member of the offensive scout team.

High School: Attended Libertyville High School in Illinois. Ranked 74th among offensive guards in the country by Scout.com. Rated 188th offensive guard in the nation by ESPN.com. Earned All-North Suburban Lake (NSL). Earned second team all-area.

Personal: Business major with a 3.31 GPA. Son of Steve and Annette Hoffing. Born Sept. 29, 1991 in Libertyville, Ill..

13. LaMar Bratton - New Mexico

LaMar Bratton -  66   New Mexico    6-2 281


2014: Named 1st team All-Mountain West. Played in12 games.
2013: A 2013 All-Mountain West honorable mention. Started all 12 games for the Lobos. 11 games at left guard and one at center. Led the team in knockdown blocks with 148 in 855 snaps. Led the offensive line in overall assignment grades on four different occasions. Twice was credited with a season-high 18 knockdown blocks against San Diego State and New Mexico State. Filled in with a start at center against Pittsburgh and recorded 13 knockdown blocks against the Panthers and Outland Trophy Award winner Aaron Donald. Earned a trio of preseason honors as he was named preseason first team All-Mountain West by Athlon Sports, second team by Phil Steele and third team by College Sports Madness.
2012: An honorable mention All-Mountain West selection as a right guard. Started all 13 games at right guard. Scored a 100 percent grade on assignments nine times during the season. Led the team with 15 knockdown blocks against Nevada on Nov. 17, his second straight week recording double-digit knockdowns. Was second on the team with an overall grade of 89 percent against the Wolf Pack, and led the Lobos with an effort grade of 98 percent. Had an absolutely monster game against Wyoming on Nov. 10, finishing with a whopping 21 knockdown blocks, the second most a Lobo has recorded this season. Finished with a grade of 100 percent on assignments and was third on the team with an overall grade of 77 percent. Recorded six knockdown blocks vs. UNLV on Nov. 3 and was not called for a penalty for the 10th game in a row. Led the team with 12 knockdown blocks at Air Force on Oct. 20. Graded out at 97 percent on assignments and 80 percent overall as UNM rushed for a season-high 409 yards against the Falcons, Also tied for the team lead with 11 knockdown blocks against the Warriors and finished with an overall grade of 79 percent as the Lobos ran for over 300 yards for the fourth straight week. Graded out at 100 percent assignment against Texas State on Oct. 6, the fifth straight week he was perfect in that area. Received an overall grade of 77 percent and tied for the team lead with 10 knockdown blocks against the Bobcats. Graded out at 100 percent assignment against New Mexico State. Led the team with 16 knockdown blocks against the Aggies and finished with an overall grade of 79 percent, Graded out at 100 percent assignment on 41 plays at Texas Tech.Led the Lobos with 100 percent on assignments in 65 plays at the 17th-ranked Texas Longhorns on Sept. 8.
2011:Started all 12 games, 11 at center and one at right guard. His emergence allowed UNM to utilize Farrell at tackle to increase athleticism on the offensive line. Allowed the fewest sacks among all Lobo starting offensive linemen...was the most consistent performer on the offensive line. Made the Academic All-Mountain West team in the fall of 2011.
2010:Redshirted the 2010 season and will compete for a starting spot on the offensive line. Smart player who continues to develop.
High School: Attended John W. North High School in California. Two-time first team all Big 8 honoree who excelled on both sides of the line as a senior, playing both offensive guard and defensive tackle. Also received scholarship offers from Nevada and UNLV...second team all-county pick as well. 60 tackles and 9 sacks on defense in 2009...three-year letterman for head coach Scott Pearne.  Second team all-Ivy League selection as a sophomore when North posted a 13-1 record and captured the 2007 CIS Southern Section title. The Huskies were 8-4 in 2008, advancing to the second round of the playoffs. Also threw for the North track & field team and played the post for the basketball team. Made the Honor Roll all four years and held a 3.56 GPA. Also a member of the student government.
Personal: Born Aug. 21, 1992, in Riverside, Calif. Full name is LaMar Christopher Dean Bratton. Son of Harry and Tanya Bratton. Dad is the senior pastor at Greater Faith Grace Bible Church/ Has three older siblings: Mark Smith, Stacey, and Sharis...cousin, Enoch Simmons, played baseball at Loyola Marymount and later in the minor leagues with the Oakland A's organization. LaMar is active in his church, serving as the media director and singing in the choir. Would like to major in Computer Science at UNM.

14. Collin Fissell - Texas State

Collin Fissell - 50    Texas State    6-2 297


2014: Played in 10 games.
2013: Played in six games with one start versus Wyoming. Recorded a season-best three knockdown blocks at Idaho. Also had a pancake block versus South Alabama and Arkansas State.
 2012: Played in 11 games. Started three contests at center. Had a season-best five knockdown blocks against Louisiana Tech. Recorded a block down field. Had a block that led to a touchdown against the Bulldogs. Also had four pancake blocks against New Mexico State and three at UTSA.
 2011: Played in six games and made three starts as an offensive tackle. Registered 13 pancake blocks. Graded out 80 or above in all six games in which he played. Best grade of 90 percent came at Texas Tech.
 2010: Sat out the season as a redshirt.
 High School: Attended Seven Lakes High School in Texas. Two-time All-District 17-5A selection. Was a three-year starting lineman for coach Kevin O’Keefe. Earned All-District Second-Team honors as a center in 2009. Chosen Honorable Mention selection as a junior. Named his team’s offensive Most Valuable Player and served as team captain during his senior campaign. Also a member of the track and field team.
Personal: Born March 11, 1992 in Anchorage, Alaska. Son of Mark and Nanette Fissell of Katy. Father played at USC. Major is exercise and sports science, and pre-med. Came to Texas State after being recruited by Texas A&M-Kingsville. Hobbies include playing sports and video games.

15. Taylor Hudson - East Carolina

Taylor Hudson -  74   East Carolina    6-5 285


2014: First-Team All-American Conference selection by the leagues head coaches. Named one of five game captains four times (SC, SMU, UCONN, CIN). Started all 13 games at center. Member of an offensive line unit that is averaging 532.8 yards of total offense (165.4/ rush, 367.3/pass) on the season, which ranks fifth nationally. Helped ECU’s offense put up a school record 789 yards of total offense (446/pass, 343/rush) against North Carolina. Member of an offensive unit that has surpassed 500 yards of total offense in 7 of 12 games (582/NCCU, 502/VT, 789/UNC, 581/SMU, 580/UCONN, 579/CIN, 510/TLS) - 411-plus in all 12 contests. Helped provide running lanes for four 100-yard rushers (3/Breon Allen, 1/Chris Hairston). Provided pass block protection for all five of Shane Carden’s 400-yard passing games (427/VT, 438/UNC, 410/SMU, 445/UCONN, 425/CIN) - the fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth 400-yard contests of his career. Part of an offensive unit that ranks second nationally in passing (367.3 ypg) and 14th in scoring (37.2 ppg).
2013: Played in 10 contests and made a pair of starts (Florida Atlantic and vs. Ohio in the Beef `O' Brady's Bowl) at center. Did not experience action against Virginia Tech, North Carolina and Middle Tennessee. A member of an offensive unit that recorded 440 or more yards of total offense in eight of the 10 games played in, with a season-high 625 against UAB. Helped provide running lanes for three of Vintavious Cooper's four 100-yard rushing performances, including a career-best 198 ground yards against Ohio at Tropicana Field. Part of a line that produced a 4,000-passer (4,139/Shane Carden), a 1,000-yard rusher (1,193/Cooper) and a 1,000-yard receiver (1,284/Justin Hardy). Assisted the Pirates to a No. 7 national rank in third down percentage (51.0), a No. 8 standing in scoring offense (40.2 ppg) and a No. 11 clip in passing offense (328.1 ypg).
2012: Started seven of nine games at center after appearing in seven contests as a redshirt freshman on special teams unit a year earlier. Recorded first career start in the season opener vs. Appalachian State. Followed by booking successive starts vs. South Carolina, Southern Miss, North Carolina, UTEP, UCF and Memphis before suffering back injury and surrendering top job to Josh Clark for the remainder of the year. Returned to action after missing three games with the aforementioned injury in a reserve role at Tulane. Credited with helping first-year starter Shane Carden's acclimation during his first five starts at quarterback.
2011: Experienced action on the special teams' blocking units in seven games during initial season on the active roster. Appeared against North Carolina, Houston, Tulane, Southern Miss, UTEP, UCF and Marshall. Part of a group that helped kicker Michael Barbour convert 39-of-40 point after touchdown attempts. Blocked along the line for Barbour's program record-tying 58-yard field goal at Marshall during the season finale.
2010: Redshirted during first campaign with the Pirates and served on the scout team. Officially signed with East Carolina in February.
High School: A three-year starter at offensive tackle at Mauldin High School in South Carolina. Helped the Mavericks and head coach Doug Shaw capture a 32-21 Class AAAA Division I playoff victory over Fort Dorchester. Anchored a line that allowed MHS average 40.8 points per game. Named to the All-Greenville County First Team as a senior and junior. Rated by ESPN.com among the top 60 (55) offensive guards in the country and was labeled a three-star recruit. A High School Playbook All-Area Team selection as a senior. Recipient of the Mauldin team's Maverick Award. Participated in the 2009 Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas. Helped propel Mauldin from a 6-6 record in 2008 to a 10-3 mark in 2009. The Mavericks' 10 wins tied the 1976 school record for most victories in a season. Reportedly timed at 5.68 seconds in the 40-yard dash during prep testing.
Personal: Full name is Taylor William Hudson. Born November 27, 1991 at Greenville, S.C.. Son of William and Lynne Hudson.. Earned a bachelor's degree in criminal justice during ECU's Spring Commencement Exercises in May, 2014. Selected to the ECU Honor Roll for classroom work in the spring semesters of 2011, 2013 and 2014. Currently pursuing second undergraduate degree in management. Volunteers for the Mauldin Fire Department in his spare time. Hobbies include fishing, hunting and riding four-wheelers. Says favorite NFL player is Michael Oher of "The Blind Side" fame. Parents have served as most influential figures during career.

16. Elliott Porter - LSU

Elliott Porter - 55   LSU     6-4 300


2014: Played in 9 games. After missing the first two games of the season, Porter has been LSU’s
starting center during nine of the final 10 games of the season. Left the Arkansas game due to injury and did not play at Texas A&M . Missed the bowl game as well vs. Notre Dame with an ankle injury. Played all 66 snaps and posted four knockdowns versus ULM. Collected seven knockdowns on 45 snaps against New Mexico State. Racked up a season high 10.5 knockdowns over his 70 snaps versus No. 3 Ole Miss. Tallied 34.5 of his 40.5 knockdowns over his last seven outings. Logged action in 31 career games with 22 starts at center to his credit. Started 21 of LSU’s last 25 games since the 2013 season opener versus TCU. Arrested on arrested on a charge of simple assault in January 2015.
2013: Played and started 12 games at center. Missed only the Furman contest. Saw action on 787 offensive snaps, recording 61 knockdowns. Played every snap in eight of LSU’s 13 games. Had season-high eight knockdowns on 74 snaps in 34-10 win over Texas A&M. Played all 77 snaps against Georgia as Tigers rolled up 41 points against the Bulldogs. Opened season with 87 snaps and four knockdowns in win over TCU. Sat out Furman game with a minor injury. Returned the following week and played all 55 snaps against top-ranked Alabama.
2012: Played in 10 games with one start against Idaho. Played a total of 71 snaps with four knockdowns. Saw one offensive snap against Alabama and at Arkansas. Played two offensive snaps against South Carolina and at Texas A&M. Only played one offensive snap at Florida. Did not play against Towson. Came in for P.J. Lonergan on the first drive of the game at Auburn and played eight snaps with one knockdown. Made his first career start at center against Idaho and made two knockdowns in 39 snaps. Saw action at center in 15 plays and recorded one knockdown against Washington. Played his first snaps as a Tiger late in the opener against North Texas.
2011: Transferred to LSU in January 2011 and sat out the season due to transfer rules. Practiced at the center position to build depth for the Tigers.
2010: Redshirted as a true freshman at Kentucky.
High School: Played for Shaw High School in Louisiana. High school defensive tackle who is projected to switch to the offensive line in college. Rated the No. 24 offensive guard prospect in the nation and the No. 14 overall prospect in Louisiana by Rivals.com. A SuperPrep All-American and a member of the Times-Picayune Blue-Chip List. Earned an invitation to the Offense-Defense All-American Bowl. Recorded 65 tackles his senior year after missing five games due to arthroscopic surgery and a hamstring injury. Recorded 85 tackles and 20 tackles for a loss in his junior season along with 11 sacks. Helped his team advance to the state championship game in each of his first three seasons of high school. Coached by Scott Bairnsfather at Shaw HS.
Personal: Full name is Elliott Dwain Porter. Born Dec. 9, 1991. Majoring in sports administration.

17. Tyler Greve - Arkansas State

Tyler Greve - 58   Arkansas State   6-4 301


2014: Played in 13 games.
2013: Played in 12 of 13 games (didn’t play vs. Auburn) on special teams and in a reserve role on the offensive line. Helped lead A-State to a No. 1 ranking in the Sun Belt Conference and No. 24 in the nation in rushing offense with over 200 yards per game. Helped pave the way for five different A-State players rushing for over 100 yards in a game. Part of offensive line that helped lead A-State to 29.2 points per game and 407.8 yards total offense per game, which was the third highest average in Arkansas State history. A-State scored 31 rushing touchdowns that were just two shy of the most in the league. The line helped produce a No. 2 Sun Belt ranking in red zone offense, including 35 touchdowns and only one turnover given up. The Red Wolves’ front five have helped produce over 200 yards rushing in six games and over 400 yards total offense six times as well. Athletics Director’s Honor Roll member with a 4.0 GPA.
2012:  Played in five games in a reserve role on the offensive line. Part of o-line that paved the way for a school record in total offense and touchdowns scored. Athletic Director’s Honor Roll member.
2011:  Played in two games in a reserve role (Western Kentucky and Virginia Tech). ASU Athletic Director’s Honor Roll member.
2010:  Redshirted and participated on the scout team. ASU Athletic Director’s Honor Roll and Sun Belt Conference Academic Honor Roll member.
High School: Three-year varsity starter. Named first team Class 6A All-State after leading Jonesboro High School in Arkansas to a 9-2 record as a senior. First team all-conference selection. Academic all-conference. Played for Nettleton HS in Jonesboro Arkansas as a sophomore and junior. AHSCA Arkansas High School Coaches Association All-Star Team. Best Under the Sun selection by the Jonesboro Sun. Competed in the Arkansas High School All-Star game.
Personal:  Born Nov. 19, 1991. Son of Judy and Mike Grimes. Earned his bachelor’s degree from Arkansas State University in the spring of 2014.

18. Betim Bujari - Rutgers

Betim Bujari - 55   Rutgers     6-4 295


2014: Starter at center for all 13 games. Made calls along the offensive line. Named to BTN.com All-Big Ten postseason team. Named Most Valuable Offensive Lineman at team banquet (12/14). Helped offense rush for a season-high 340 yards in the Quick Lane Bowl (12/26) win over North Carolina, the most for RU since 2007. Offense allowed just two sacks over final four games. Helped offense rush for 212 yards with no sacks allowed versus Indiana (11/15) on Senior Day. Part of line that helped offense run for 284 yards on 56 carries in win at Navy (9/20). Started opening win at Washington State (8/28) at center, helping offense rush for 215 yards. Entered the season as the starting center. Named to the Rimington Award preseason watch list (7/8).
2013: Appeared in nine games on the offensive line, starting seven. Named Second Team All-American Athletic Conference by both the league and Phil Steele. Saw action at guard for the first time since 2011 against USF (12/7). Picked up a block down the field to help RU score a 50-yard touchdown on a screen pass at SMU (10/5). Resumed starting role at center in win over Arkansas (9/21). Missed the game against Eastern Michigan, snapping a streak of 16 consecutive starts. Helped offense rush for 273 yards against Norfolk State (9/7). Started at center in season opener at Fresno State (8/29). Named to the Rimington Award Watch List. Selected to Preseason All-American Athletic Conference First Team by Phil Steele and SI.com, All-Conference Second Team by Athlon.
2012: Played at both right guard and center during 2012 spring drills, emerging as the starter at center in fall camp. 13 starts at center. Member of the BIG EAST All-Academic Football Team.
2011: Saw action in 10 games, primarily at right guard. Earned starts at right guard in wins over Ohio (9/25), Syracuse (10/1) and Iowa State (12/30). Member of the BIG EAST All-Academic Football Team.
2010: Enrolled at Rutgers in January and participated in spring drills. Appeared in season-opener against Norfolk State (9/2) before missing the season due to injury.
High School: Prior to Rutgers: Four-year starter for head coach Charlie Voorhees at Secaucus High School in New Jersey. Talented two-way player on the prep level who played on the offensive line, defensive line and at linebacker for the Patriots. Second team all-state selection by the Star-Ledger. First team Group I honoree by the Star-Ledger. Rated as the No. 7 prospect in New Jersey according to SuperPrep Magazine. Rated as the No. 5 offensive line recruit and the 19th-best prospect overall in New Jersey by Rivals.com. Led squad as a senior to an 11-1 record and a spot in the Group I North Jersey state championship game. Finished senior season with 91 tackles (57 solo), five sacks and one interception. Helped lead team to the state playoffs in all four seasons at Secaucus.
Personal: An information technology major. Born 5/25/92.

19. Trevor Sales - Buffalo

Trevor Sales - 71 Buffalo 6-2 327





2014: Played in 11 games.

2013:Anchored the offensive line from the center position, starting all 13 games for the Bulls. Helped pave the way for the fifth ranked rush offense and fourth ranked pass offense in the MAC. Led a group that helped improve the team’s total offensive yardage from 2012 and helped pave the way for 2,176 rushing yards. Was the cornerstone of an offensive line that allowed 20 sacks, seventh best in the MAC.

2012: Was a pillar of the offensive line, which proved that it isn’t who has the ball in his hands, but rather who is clearing the way for him. Started in all 12 games. Despite injuries to a handful of key offensive playmakers for much of the season, he helped lead a group that improved the team’s total offensive yardage from 2011 and helped pave the way for 2,120 rushing yards. Three separate Bulls were able to surpass the 500-yard rushing mark.

2011: Did not appear in any games. Provided depth for the scout team.

2010: Redshirted in his freshman year at Delaware State.

High School: Attended LaPorte High School in Indiana. Named All-Indiana First Team and was an all-conference selection. Was a “National Underclassman Strong Man” award recipient. Personal: According to ESPN.com, Sales “is a fundamentally sound offensive lineman.”

20. Cameron Erving - Florida State

Cameron Erving - 75   Florida State    6-6 308




2014: Played in 14 games. Captured the ACC’s Jacobs Trophy - given to the ACC’s top blocker by the league’s head coaches and defensive coordinators - for the second year in a row. Started the first nine games at left tackle before moving to center for the last five games where he also excelled. Nabbed All-ACC First Team honors at left tackle for the second year in a row, while also earning All-ACC Second Team from the media and All-ACC Third Team from the coaches at center. Had an average grade of 77. Grade improved to an average of 83 in five games at center, including a season-best 92 at the Rose Bowl. Started every game of FSU’s incredible 29-game winning streak. Converted defensive tackle made 42 consecutive starts on the offensive line. Two-time ACC Offensive Lineman of the Week. Leader of one of the nation’s top offenses which averaged 33.7 points and 441.4 total yards. Paved the way for FSU to pile up 574 yards of total offense against the nation’s then-top-ranked defense at Louisville in a 42-31 win and had a then-season-best grade of 86. Key protector of QB Jameis Winston, who led the ACC in passing yards and total offense. Opened holes for Dalvin Cook to set the FSU freshman record for rushing yards.
2013: Converted defensive tackle has grown into one of the nation’s top left tackles. ACC coaches named him the recipient of the Jacobs Blocking Trophy given to the league’s top offensive lineman. Captured All-ACC honors from the coaches and media. Collected several All-America accolades, including First Team honors from the Sporting News, USA Today and Sports Illustrated and Second Team recognition by the Associated Press and Walter Camp. Held Clemson All-America defensive end Vic Beasley without a sack and was named ACC Offensive Lineman of the Week following the 51-14 win at then-No. 3 Clemson. Helped hold National Defensive Player of the Year Aaron Donald of Pitt to just two tackles and one TFL. Had a grade of 98 percent at Boston College. Graded out to over 80 percent at Boston College, at Clemson and at Wake Forest. The Noles set FSU and ACC records for single-season total offense (7,267 yards), points per game (51.6) and yards per play (7.67) and the national record for points (723). The Noles led the country with 94 touchdowns. FSU set the ACC and school records for total touchdowns (94), passing touchdowns (42) and the school record for rushing touchdowns (42). Florida State ranked first in the ACC and sixth in the nation in total offense (519.1). With the nation’s top offensive line providing protection and opening holes, Florida State rushed for 2,844 yards (5.6 ypc), while passing for 4,423 yards. As his blindside protector, Erving was a valuable asset to quarterback Jameis Winston, who became the youngest player ever to win the Heisman Trophy.
2012: Redshirt sophomore who started all 14 games at left tackle after making the transition from defensive tackle in the spring. Played his best football down the stretch, grading out at 73.6 percent over the final six regular season games. Enjoyed perhaps his finest game against Boston College, grading out at a season-best 82 percent as the Seminoles passed for a season-high 448 yards and four touchdowns. Hhad a season-high three knockdowns and earned a grade of 81 percent in victory over Duke.
2011: Redshirt freshman defensive tackle, who played in all 13 games, predominantly behind starter Everett Dawkins. Extremely agile for a big man, he thrived as a run-stuffer and a disruptive force as one of FSU’s primary reserves. Helped the Seminoles rank first nationally in yards allowed per rush (2.3) and second nationally in overall rushing defense (82.7 ypg). Compiled 20 tackles on the season, including 11 solo stops. Had 2.5 tackles for loss and a sack on the year. Posted a career-high four tackles in the road win at Boston College. Notched his first career sack in the season-opener against ULM. Also had a tackle for loss among his three solo stops at Clemson.
2010: Redshirt season after earning a medical hardship after sustaining a back injury which caused him to miss the season.
High School: Attended Colquitt County High School in Georgia. A diamond in the rough find out of south Georgia. Earned a three-star ranking by Rivals and was a two-star prospect according to Scout.com. Unheralded in the preseason, closed the year with a No. 74 ranking from Georgia Rivals Postseason Top 75. No. 81 defensive tackle according to ESPN. Piled up a whopping 98 tackles as a senior; a high number for an interior lineman. Tackle totals included 48 solo stops. Selected FSU over offers from Clemson and Georgia Southern.
Personal: Born August 23, 1992. 

21. Andy Gallik - Boston College

Andy Gallik - 59   Boston College    6-3 299 

2014: Attended the NFL Combine. Played in 13 games. Started all 12 regular-season games at center. Named one of six Rimington Trophy finalists, awarded to the nation's top center. Earned All-Atlantic Coast Conference first-team honors from the Atlantic Coast Sports Media Association and second-team honors by the head coaches. Also earned All-New England recognition by the area's writers and named to ESPN.com's All-ACC Team. Earned ACC Offensive Lineman of the Week honors after leading the Eagles to 452 rushing yards, five rushing touchdowns and 506 total yards in the 37-31 upset of No. 9 Southern California (Sept. 13). Graded out at 85 percent and had three knockdowns in the victory. Key member of the offensive line that produced the 14th-best rushing attack in the nation, averaging 251.8 yards per game, second-best in the ACC. The Eagles racked up 500 yards of offensive three times in 2014 and 400 yards twice more. BC became the second ACC school since 2000 to record back-to-back games of at least 400 rushing yards (USC and 413 vs. Maine, Sept. 20). The Eagles rushed for 100+ yards four times, 200+ four times and 300+ yards twice. Paved the way for quarterback Tyler Murphy to break the ACC single-season record for rushing yards by a quarterback (1,079) and BC's career QB rushing yards record. The team average 5.1 yards per rush and a 122.58 passing efficiency. Named to Phil Steele's Midseason All-ACC first team. Captured 2013 spring MVP honors from ESPN.com.
2013: Started all 13 games at center. Earned All-Atlantic Coast Conference third-team honors from the Atlantic Coast Sports Media Association. Key component of an offensive line that helped produce a rushing attack that averaged 212.5 yards per game, a mark good for second in the Atlantic Coast Conference and 20th among all teams in college football in 2013. Centered an offensive line that yielded a Heisman Memorial Trophy finalist and the Atlantic Coast Conference's first Doak Walker Award recipient in running back Andre Williams, who became the 16th player in FBS history to rush for 2,000 yards in the regular season. The Eagles rushed for 100+ yards in 11 games, 200+ yards in six games, 300+ yards in three games and 400+ yards in one game (420 vs. NC State on Nov. 16). Blocked for Andre Williams against NC State (Nov. 16); Williams' 339 rushing yards marked the most in ACC history. The team averaged 5.5 yards per rush and a 142.83 passing efficiency.
2012: Started all 12 games at center. The Eagles recorded 100+ yard rushing games against Maine (Sept. 8), Army (Oct. 6), Virginia Tech (Nov. 17), and NC State (Nov. 24). The team averaged 3.23 yards per carry. Provided pass protection for the sixth largest passing yardage output in team history in the season-opener against Miami (441, Sept. 1).
2011: Played in nine games; started versus Northwestern (Sept. 3), Duke (Sept. 17) and Massachusetts (Sept. 24). Listed at top of depth chart for first five games. Missed contests with Wake Forest (Oct. 1), Virginia Tech (Oct. 22) and Maryland (Oct. 29). the Eagles rushed for more than 100 yards in four games - Northwestern, Massachusetts, at Clemson (Oct. 8) and at Miami (Nov. 25). provided protection in BC's four most productive passing games - Northwestern (351 yards), Duke (247 yards), Massachusetts (196 yards) and Miami (196 yards).
2010: Redshirted.
High School: Attended Brother Rice High School in Illinois. Earned All-State first-team honors from the Champaign News-Gazette in 2009. also captured All-Area and All-Catholic (Blue Division) honors as a senior center at Brother Rice. was a three-year varsity starter on the offensive line. Served as team captain as a senior. played for head coach Steve Nye.
Personal: Andrew A. Gallik. Enrolled as a sociology major in the College of Arts & Sciences. Is the recipient of The Mr. and Mrs. John Wisniewski '50 Scholarship Fund. Andy and his older brother, Matthew, are the sons of Lisa and Matthew Gallik.

22. Terry Johnson - Louisiana-Lafayette

Terry Johnson - 72 Louisiana-Lafayette 6-2 295









2014: Played in 13 games.



2013: Started all 13 games.

2012: Played in 10 games as a reserve on the offensive line and on special teams. Signed with the Cajuns during the junior college signing period in December and enrolled at the university in January, 2012. Signed with the Cajuns during the junior college signing period in December and began school in January. Took part in spring drills, having three seasons of eligibility remaining.

2011: Started at right guard in his only season at Northwest Mississippi CC, playing for coach Ricky Woods. Started all eight games that he played in as a freshman, helping team to a 6-3 record.

High School: Second team all-state choice as a senior at Oxford High in Mississippi, playing for coach Johnny Hill. Helped team to a 9-4 record and a berth in the state Class 5A playoffs as a senior. Played in the Mississippi/Alabama All-Star game as a senior.

Personal: Born April 14, 1993. Son of Terry, Sr. and Wilma Johnson. Is the youngest of six children, having three brothers (Gino, Justin & James) and two sisters (Ashley & Treus). His brother, Justin was a two-year starter in basketball at Mississippi from 2001-05. Played in high school with current Cajun Larry Pettis. Visual arts major.

24. Tommy Olsen - Minnesota

Tommy Olsen - 58   Minnesota    6-4 306


2014: Started all 13 games at center. Protected for an offense that rushed for 2,801 yards and 32 touchdowns. Named All-Big Ten Honorable Mention by the coaches and media. Shared Offensive Linemen of the Year honors with Zac Epping. Academic All-Big Ten. Game-by-Game: Started against Eastern Illinois and helped the Gophers rush for 182 yards and four touchdowns and pass for 144 yards and one touchdown. Paved the way for Minnesota to rush for 284 yards, including a career-high 220 by David Cobb, against Middle Tennessee. Started at TCU. Protected for an offense that rushed for 380 yards against San Jose State. Provided protection for an offense that rushed for 206 yards and passed for 167 yards at Michigan. Helped team average 5.1 yards-per-play against Northwestern. Protected for an offense that scored 39 points, rushed for 285 yards and passed for 165 yards against Purdue. Helped protect for an offense that passed for 240 yards and rushed for 171 yards at Illinois. Protected for an offense that rushed for 291 yards and three touchdowns and passed for 131 yards and four touchdowns against Iowa. Helped Minnesota rush for 218 yards against Ohio State. Blocked for an offense that rushed for 281 yards and four touchdowns at Nebraska. Started at Wisconsin as team rushed for 177 yards. Protected for an offense that passed for 267 yards and one touchdown against Missouri.
2013: Moved from guard to center prior to the season. Played in 13 games and started the last four of the season at center for the injured Jon Christenson. Returned three kickoffs for 30 yards. Named Academic All-Big Ten. Game-by-Game: Saw action against UNLV, at New Mexico State and against Western Illinois. Played on special teams against San Jose State and Iowa. Returned three kickoffs at Michigan for 30 yards and competed at Northwestern. Played on special teams against Nebraska. Replaced an injured Jon Christenson at center at Indiana and helped protect for an offense that totaled 573 yards. Started against Penn State and helped team generate 381 yards of offense. Started against Wisconsin and at Michigan State where he helped the Gophers become the second team to rush for more than 100 yards (124 yards) against the Spartans. Protected for a unit that passed for two touchdowns and garnered 350 yards of offense against Syracuse.
2012: Played in seven games. Started six at left guard. Missed time with an injury. Named Academic All-Big Ten. Game-by-Game: Provided protection at UNLV as Minnesota totaled a season-high 478 yards (209 rushing, 269 passing). Helped pave the way for the Gophers to rush for a season-high 240 yards against New Hampshire. Part of a protection unit that allowed Minnesota to pass for 217 yards and four touchdowns vs. Western Michigan. Saw action as a reserve against Purdue and helped allow Minnesota to pass for 246 yards and three touchdowns.
2011: Played in 11 games with three starts at right guard at Purdue, against Nebraska and versus Iowa. Game-by-Game: Saw action on special teams at USC, returning a kickoff for 16 yards. Saw special teams action vs. New Mexico State and in win against Miami (Ohio), where he returned two kicks for 21 yards. Saw action as reserve against North Dakota State, Wisconsin and at Northwestern. Part of an offensive line that paved the way for a season-high 269 yards rushing vs. the Wildcats. Saw action as reserve in win against Illinois.
High School: Graduate of Mahtomedi High School in Minnesota. Led team to a 10-3 record in 2010, advancing to the state semifinals. Played in the Class 4A Prep Bowl as a freshman. Team rushed for more than 270 yards per game and averaged more than six yards per carry. Earned Second-Team All-America honors from Rivals.com. Named Classic Suburban Conference Lineman of the Year named to the Minnesota Vikings 2010 All-State team. Two-time Associated Press All-State honoree. Two-time All-Metro selection by KARE-11 and the Minneapolis Star-Tribune. Was all-conference in each of his four seasons. Coached by Dave Muetzel.
Personal: Born Oct. 21, 1992. Son of Ed and Kelly Olson. Father was a three-time letterwinner for the Gophers from 1980-82. Brother Ed played offensive line for the Gophers from 2010-14 and was a four-year letterwinner.

25. Brian O’Leary - UAB

Brian O’Leary - 76 UAB 6-2 290






2014: Played in 10 games. Missed the last 2 games with an undisclosed injury. Named 1^st team All-Conference USA.

2013:Started first 10 games of the season before injury caused him to miss the final two contests.
2012: Saw action in 10 games last season and made five starts (four at guard - Troy, South Carolina, Ohio State and Tulane; one at center - Southern Miss).
2011: Saw action in nine games in reserve offensive line role.
2010: Did not see any action and was redshirted.
High School: Attended Venice High School in Florida. Named to the Sarasota Herald Tribune's All-Area first team as a senior after helping lead the Indians to a 9-2 record and the regional quarterfinals. A two-year starter on the offensive line. Played center as a junior and all three O-line positions as a senior. Helped Indians to three straight district titles, including a 20-3 record during his two years on the O-line. Also helped team set a school record with 38.5 points a game in 2008. Uncle, Bill O'Leary, was a fullback at Georgia, in the early/mid 1980s.Coached by John Peacock.
Personal: Born Feb. 15, 1992 at Sarasota, Fla.. Son of Helena Black and Brian O'Leary (divorced). Major is CMST.

26. Matt Simonette - Rice

Matt Simonette - 60 Rice 6-2 310





2014: Played in 13 games. Made his first career start in the opener at Notre Dame and named to Phil Steele's All C-USA midseason second team. Candidate for the Burlsworth Trophy, which is presented to the top walk-on in the country.

2013: Saw considerable action in the first three games before suffering an arm injury that ended his season.

2012: Walk-on who worked his way into a role on special teams and saw action in nine games during the year.

2011: Reserve.

2010: Redshirted in his first year.

High School: attended Bellaire High School in Texas. All-District 20-5A selection at Bellaire High for coach Trey Herrmann. Three-year starter for the Cardinal. Named the BHS Outstanding Offensive/Defensive Lineman as a senior. Set a school record with a 385 pound bench press as a senior. Also competed in power lifting and track.

Personal: Matthew Edward Simonette. Born: Nov. 30, 1991 in Santa Clara, Calif.. Son of Rebecca Simonette. Brother Nate graduated from Rice in 2011 with a degree in History. Sport Management major. Rice College: Lovett.

27. BJ Finney - Kansas State

BJ Finney - 66     Kansas State    6-4 303


2014: Started all 13 games at center while also playing offensive tackle against West Virginia and UCLA in the Alamo Bowl due to injuries elsewhere on the offensive line. Named a finalist for the Rimington Trophy as the nation's top center, the second player in school history to be named a finalist (Nick Leckey, 2003). Earned All-America honors from USA Today (second team), Athlon (third team) and Sports Illustrated (honorable mention). Selected as the Big 12 Co-Offensive Lineman of the Year while earning All-Big 12 accolades from both the league's coaches and Associated Press. Also earned Midseason All-Big 12 accolades from Phil Steele.
2013: Started all 13 games at center. Named a First Team All-Big 12 performer by the league's coaches and Phil Steele, while he was a second-team selection by the Associated Press and Athlon. Was named to the preseason watch list for the Lombardi Award as well as the Outland and Rimington trophies. Also earned Midseason All-Big 12 honors from Phil Steele.
2012: A First Team All-Big 12 performer by the Associated Press and Phil Steele, while he was a second-team pick by the San Antonio Express-News and an honorable mention selection by the league's coaches. Also earned votes from the coaches for the offensive lineman of the year award. A Midseason All-Big 12 pick by Phil Steele. A candidate for the Burlsworth Trophy, which honors the nation's top walk-on player.
2011: Named a 2011 First Team Freshman All-American and First Team Freshman All-Big 12 performer by Rivals.com, while he earned Second Team All-Big 12 honors from the Kansas City Star and honorable mention All-Big 12 accolades from the Associated Press. Also a candidate for the Burlsworth Trophy. Started the season at right guard before starting at center the last 12 games. Helped the Wildcats average 193.7 rushing yards, which was 29th nationally.
2010: Redshirted.
High School: Lettered three seasons for the Andale Indians in Kansas, under head coach Gary O'Hair. Rated a two-star offensive lineman by Rivals.com. Named the Ark Valley Chisholm Trail Offensive MVP in 2009. Earned first team all-state designations in 2008 and 2009. Led team to a state championship in 2007, a sub-state appearance in 2008 and a section runner-up finish in 2009. Also lettered four years in wrestling, finishing second in state as a junior and winning state as a senior.
Personal: Benjamin J Isaac Finney II was born October 26, 1991, in Wichita, Kan. Son of Christy Finney and the late J Finney. Has three siblings, Vallen, Tiffany and Nicole. Majoring in history.

28. Chris Adcock - California

Chris Adcock - 58   California    6-3 295


2014: Played in 12 games.
2013: First-team Pac-12 All-Academic for the second consecutive season. Started the team’s first four games at center before suffering a season-ending injury during practice prior to the team’s fifth game of the campaign vs. Washington State. Missed spring practices due to injury.
2012: First-team Pac-12 All-Academic. Played in all 12 games with 11 starts at right guard. Picked up his first career tackle vs. Arizona State.
2011: Played in three home games off the bench against Presbyterian, Utah and Washington State.
2010: Redshirted. Did not play. Named Co-Scout Team Player of the Year on offense.
High School: Attended Dallas Christian High School in Texas. A four-year varsity letterwinner who started each of 49 games possible as a prep, helping his squad to a 43-6 overall record during the four-year span. Team was voted Division I Region II champions during his 2009 senior campaign and earned a spot in the state semifinals after winning the state title in his 2008 junior season with a perfect 14-0 mark. Also a member of a state finalist squad during his 2007 sophomore campaign and a playoff club when he was a freshman in 2006. Team was District champs in each of his final three seasons. First freshman to ever start on the offensive line at his high school during his 2006 rookie season. Earned All-American honors from the National Private School Athletic Association, named to the Dave Campbell Texas Football State Super Team and was an honorable mention MVP for all of Texas private school football as a senior, while ranking among the top 15 offensive linemen and top 80 players overall in Texas. Team captain during his senior campaign. Also played on the defense line as a senior, collecting 54 tackles, 14.0 tackles for loss, 6.0 sacks, five forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. Earned Division II first-team All-State recognition in each of his final two seasons and first-team All-District honors in each of his final three campaigns. Only sophomore on the All-District team the first time he received the award and was also honorable mention All-State as a sophomore. Earned All-Region honors by the National Private School Athletic Association as a junior. Picked up academic All-State honors as both a junior and senior. Also participated in track and field, taking sixth in the state meet in the shot put as a junior to help his squad win its first state title. Class valedictorian. Served as his high school’s council historian as a senior during the 2009-10 school year.
Personal:  Full name is Christopher Fulton Adcock. Born November 3, 1991. Parents are Jeff and Christina Adcock. Major is business administration. Father played offensive line at UC Davis from 1979-83. Has been on mission trips to Africa and New Orleans. Tabbed a four-star recruit by ESPN, who recognized him as the No. 8 guard in the nation, the No. 33 player overall in Texas and the No. 214 overall player in the nation in the 2010 recruiting class. Ranked nationally as Scout’s No. 8 center and ESPN’s No. 9 offensive guard. Prepstar All-Region choice who was rated the No. 119 player overall in Texas by the organization.

29. Bryce Redman - Houston

Bryce Redman - 58   Houston    6-1 285


2014: 2014 captain. Started all 13 games in the 2014 season and finished his career with 34 straight starts at center. Helped the Houston offense tally nine 100-yard games this year and gain 2,391 yards on the ground for 4.8 yards per rush and 28 rushing touchdowns in those 13 games. Helped lead the Cougar offense in their comeback against Pitt in Houston's Armed Forces Bowl victory.
2013: Named to the Rimington Trophy watch list. Houston's starting center in all 13 games. Led the Houston offensive line with 989 snaps played and 41 knockdown blocks. Part of an offensive line that ranked fourth in The American Athletic Conference with 29 sacks given up. Team ranked third in the league with an average of 33.2 points per game.
2012: Named honorable mention All-Conference USA. Took over as the starting center for Conference USA's No. 2 offense in the third game of the season and finished with eight starts on the year. helped pave the way for four 100-yard rushing games from Charles Sims and a 129-yard effort from Ryan Jackson vs. Tulanen. Named the team's Tom Wilson Weight Room Offseason MVP.
2011: Young athletic offensive lineman that saw time in all 14 games during "Jumbo" sets for the Cougars. Played a blocking TE and helped block for the nation's top offense. UH led the country in passing yardage (450.1) and total offense (599.1). Also led America in scoring offense (49.3). Offensive line allowed just 1.3 sacks per game.
2010: Redshirted.
High School: No. 65 offensive guard by Scout.com at Longview High in Texas. Named First-Team All-State offensive line by the Associated Press and TheOldCoach.com. Selected First-Team All-District 13-4A as a junior and senior. named First-Team All-East Texas by Longview News. member of 2008 and 2009 Class 4A state runner-up. helped open holes for three 100-yard rushers in state semifinal game.
Personal: Full name is Bryce Garrett Redman. Born Nov 13, 1991, in Midland, Texas. Son of Morty and Cathleen Redman. majoring in kinesiology.

30. Steven Gurrola - Arizona

Steven Gurrola - 56 Arizona 6-2 291



2014: Played in 14 games. Ejected from the Pac-12 title game due to fighting.

2013: Started and played in all 13 games at center. Member of the offensive line that allowed for Ka’Deem Carey to rush for 1,885 yards and 19 touchdowns. Group led Arizona to average 264.9 rushing yards per game and allowed just 1.31 sacks per game, both figures ranked second in the Pac-12. Additionally, B.J. Denker threw for 2,516 yards and 16 scores. Arizona’s offense averaged 33.5 points per game, totaled 311 first downs and averaged 458.5 yards of offense per game.

2012: Played for Glendale Community College. First-team All-American at center. All-WSFL First-Team. All-ACCAC First-Team.

2011: Played for Glendale Community College.

High School: Football letterman playing offensive and defensive line for Washington High School in Arizona. PrepStar All-West Region/ Also a regional wrestling champion and finished fourth in the state.

Personal: Son of Daniel Gurrola and Leticia Terruel. Brother, Danny, played defensive line at Utah State.

31. Colin Tanigawa - Washington

Colin Tanigawa - 64 Washington 6-3 292





2014: Played in 14 games. Earned honorable mention All-Pac-12. Started each of the Huskies' first 11 games this season at center and the last three (Oregon State, Washington State, Oklahoma State) at right guard. Served as a captain for the Eastern Washington game. Named the team's lineman of the game vs. EWU. Also served as a captain vs. Stanford, UCLA and Oklahoma State.

2013: Named a season captain. Started every regular-season game at right guard and the Fight Hunger Bowl at left guard.

2012: Started the San Diego State and LSU games at left guard, but didn't play vs. Portland State. Missed the remainder of the season due to injury.

2011: Started the first 11 games at left guard, but suffered a knee injury in the Oregon State game and missed the WSU and Baylor games. Won the team's Husky Lifting Award at the team's postseason banquet.

2010: Did not see any game action as a true freshman, redshirting the season.

High School: Attended Loyola High School in California. Named first-team All-CIF Southern Section Pac-5 Division offensive lineman in 2009. All-Serra League as both a senior and as a junior. Played on both lines for the Cubs. Listed as one of the top offensive linemen in Southen California by the Los Angeles Times. Named to ESPNRise's preseason All-CIF Southern Section San Gabriel Valley team. Named third-team all-state by calhisports.com. Rated the nation's No. 28 offensive guard prospect by rivals.com. Listed as the No. 32 offensive guard in America by rivals.com. Ranked the No. 74 offensive guard prospect in the country by scout.com. A PrepStar all-region selection. Played for coach Adam Guerra.

32. Collin Rahrig - Indiana

Collin Rahrig -64   Indiana     6-2 290


2014: Played in 12 games. Played in the East-West Shrine Game. Graduated with a bachelor of science degree in exercise science in December 2014. Elected team captain along with Tevin Coleman, Bobby Richardson and Shane Wynn.  Honorable mention All-Big Ten (coaches and media). Nominee for the Rimington Trophy and the Burlsworth Trophy. Received Indiana's Howard Brown "Dedication to IU Football" Award.
2013: BTN.com second team All-Big Ten. Received honorable mention All-Big Ten from the media. Started 10 games at center. Indiana set single-season records with 6,102 total yards, 508.5 total yards per game, 461 points, 38.4 points per game, 36 passing touchdowns, 62 total TDs and 300 first downs. Team averaged over 300 passing yards and 200 rushing yards in the same season for the first time in school history. Offensive line did not allow a sack in six games and surrendered just one sack every 26.1 pass attempts, which ranked third in the Big Ten. The Hoosiers were one of six teams in nation to rank in the top 30 in total, passing, scoring and rushing offense. Two-time IU offensive player of the week (Penn State and Purdue). Earned a scholarship for the 2013 season at the conclusion of spring practice.
2012: Played in eight games and started the final six at left guard. Offensive line led the Big Ten allowing just one sack every 31.8 pass attempts. Line did not allow a sack in five games and surrendered just one sack twice. Team led the Big Ten in passing offense (311.2), finished second in total offense (442.0) and fourth in scoring offense (30.8). Earned a scholarship for the 2012 season at the conclusion of spring practice.
2011: Indiana's Outstanding Walk-On Player of the Year. Played in the final 10 games and started eight times. Made five starts at right guard and three at center. Team posted five games with over 200 rushing yards, including a 319-yard effort against Northwestern. IU collected three straight 200-plus yard rushing games - at No. 4 Wisconsin (223), at Iowa (217) and against Northwestern - for the first time in league action since 2001.
2010: Redshirted the 2010 season. Two-time scout team player of the week (Northwestern and Wisconsin).
High School: Offensive lineman for head coach Reggie Glon at Marian High School in Indiana. named Indiana Football Coaches Association Top 50 All-State, honorable mention Associated Press All-State and first team all-conference as a senior. A South Bend Tribune and Elkhart Truth Dream Team selection as a senior. Played in the Indiana North vs. South Game. Three-year football and four-year rugby letterwinner. Three-time all-state rugby honoree and a member of the USA Under 17 and Under 18 National Rugby teams.
Personal: Parents are Kevin and Cindy Rahrig. Born on Oct. 31, 1991, Collin Michael Rahrig is a fitness specialist major.

33. Max Garcia - Florida

Max Garcia - 76 Florida 6-4 307


2014: Played in 12 games. Transitioned to center in the spring and started every game at the position as a senior. Selected to the All-SEC Second Team by the league’s coaches and Third Team All-SEC by Phil Steele. Played in the 2015 Senior Bowl. Selected as the Fergie Ferguson Leadership Award winner as voted on by his teammate. Voted the offensive co-MVP by his teammates and selected for the Greg See Tenacity Award. On the Rimington Trophy Watch List. Graded at 97 percent on 757 total plays. He had over 35 knockdowns and was a two-time SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week, against Eastern Michigan and Georgia. Voted a captain for the season by his teammates. Earned the Gene Elleson Community Service Award for his efforts off the field. Also earned the Iron Gator Strength & Conditioning team award. Helped an offensive line that allowed just 16 sacks on the year, third-best in the SEC. Paved the way for 187.7 rushing yards per game, including five games over 200 yards and a season-high 418 against Georgia.



2013: In his first season as a Gator, he started all 12 games, playing mostly left guard and left tackle. Named a team captain against Vanderbilt. Won the Scrap Iron Award following the Toledo, Tennessee and Arkansas games.

2012: Sat out due to NCAA transfer rules. Named the Scout Team Player of the Week against BGSU, LSU and Florida State.

2011: Attended Maryland. One of only five Terps to play in and start all 12 games. Started every game at left tackle. Made his first career start in Maryland’s victory over Miami.

2010: Saw action in two games (vs. FSU and vs. ECU) as a reserve left tackle.

High School: Attended Norcross High School in Georgia. An explosive lineman with excellent quickness. An honorable mention Class 5A All-Georgia honoree as a senior. Ranked No. 58 on the SuperPrep Georgia 83. Rated as the 58th-best player in the state of Georgia by Rivals.com. Ranked No. 51 nationally among offensive tackles by Scout.com. Ranked No. 52 nationally among offensive tackles by Scouts, Inc. Competed in track (50-9 in shot; 120-6 in discus). Traveled to Australia in the summer of 2009 to compete in World Track meet. Chose to attend Maryland out of high school while also considering Alabama, Vanderbilt, Clemson, Florida State, N.C. State and Wake Forest. Coached by Keith Maloof.

34. Tommy Gaul - Iowa

Tommy Gaul - 57   Iowa     6-3 280


2014: Played in 8 games. Received Next Man In Award, offense. Started at center in final seven games. Saw action at center in 45-29 win over Indiana. Entered the game on first offensive series and played every offensive down the remainder of the game as offense gained 426 yards total offense. Started at center and played every offensive down in 38-31 loss at Maryland as offense gained 433 yards total offense in his first career start. Started at center and played every offensive down in 48-7 win over Northwestern as offense gained 483 yards total offense. Started at center in 51-14 loss at Minnesota. Started at center in 30-14 win at Illinois as offense rushed for 304 yards and gained 587 yards total offense. Started at center and played every offensive down in 26-24 loss to No. 14 Wisconsin as offense gained 412 yards total offense against the top-ranked defense in the nation. Started at center and played every offensive down in 37-34 overtime loss to Nebraska, while also recording two solo tackles. Started at center and played every offensive play in 45-28 TaxSlayer Bowl loss to Tennessee.
2013: Saw action in the offensive line in two games. Did not see action in 30-27 opening loss to Northern Illinois. Did not see action in 28-14 win over Missouri State. Did not see action in 27-21 win at Iowa State. Did not see action in 59-3 win over Western Michigan. Did not see action in 23-7 win at Minnesota. Did not see action in 26-14 loss to Michigan State. Did not see action in 34-24 loss at Ohio State. Did not see action in 17-10 OT win over Northwestern. Did not see action in 28-9 loss to Wisconsin .Saw action in 38-14 win at Purdue as offense rushed for 318 yards and gained 509 yards total offense. Did not see action in 24-21 win over Michigan. Saw action in 38-17 win at Nebraska. Did not see action in 21-14 Outback Bowl loss to LSU.
2012: Did not see any game action.
2011:  Saw first action of career in 34-7 opening win over Tennessee Tech. Did not see action in triple-overtime loss at Iowa State. Did not see action in 31-27 win over Pittsburgh. Did not see action in 45-17 win over Louisiana-Monroe. Did not see action in 13-3 loss at Penn State. Did not see action in 41-31 win over Northwestern. Did not see action in 45-24 win over Indiana. Did not see action in 22-21 loss at Minnesota  Did not see action in 24-16 win over 13th-ranked Michigan. Did not see action in 37-21 loss to Michigan State. Did not see action in 31-21 win at Purdue. Did not see action in 20-7 loss at Nebraska. Did not see action in Insight Bowl.
2010: Redshirted after joining the team as a walk-on.
High School: Attended Dowling Catholic High School in Iowa. Earned first team all-state and all-conference honors as a senior and selected to compete in Iowa Shrine Bowl . Honorable mention all-conference as a junior. Team captain as a senior. For his career recorded 69 tackles as a senior, including 18 tackles for loss. As a junior had 41 tackles, including eight tackles for loss, along with one fumble recovery and a touchdown. Collected 27 tackles as a sophomore, including two tackles for loss and two QB sacks. Helped prep team reach state semi-finals as a senior and quarter-finals as a junior, posting 21-4 record in two seasons. Earned three letters in football as offensive and defensive lineman. Also earned three letters in baseball and basketball.
Personal: Born 7/12/91. Economics major. Winner of Bernie Saggau Award. Received Academic Letter, Academic Medal and Aquinas Key. Member of National Honor Society. Parents are Elaine and Ted Gaul. Attended same high school as TE Jon Wisnieski and WR Drew Zahn. High school coach was Tom Wilson.