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.
Friday, February 27, 2015
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.”
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.”
Thursday, February 26, 2015
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.
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.
Sunday, February 22, 2015
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.
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.
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.
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.
Saturday, February 21, 2015
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 1st 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.
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.
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
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.
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.
Saturday, February 14, 2015
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.
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.
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.
Thursday, February 12, 2015
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.
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.
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.
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
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.
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.
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.
Friday, February 6, 2015
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.
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.
35. Braden Lyons - Florida Atlantic
Braden Lyons - 75 Florida Atlantic 6-5 295
2014: Played in 12 games. Opening day starter. Saw action in the season's first two games, versus No. 22 Nebraska and No. 2 Alabama. Led the squad in the season home opener versus Tulsa. Started at center in both the Wyoming and UTSA game, but moved to tackle later in the game. Started at right tackle versus FIU. Part of a line rotation that earned the offensive MVP award following the Western Kentucky victory. Part of a line that was praised for its performance at No. 23 Marshall. Drew his third start at right tackle in the UAB game. Saw action as part of the starting rotation at UNT and caught a pass that was tipped. Returned to center, where he began the season as a starter, for the Middle Tennessee game. Started the ODU game at center to close out his collegiate career. Earned the team's Student-Athlete MVP award at the season ending banquet.
2013: Started every game at right tackle and was an important piece of the offensive line. Was part of the offensive line that enabled FAU to shatter its season high rushing record. Received offensive game ball honors for the game at ECU and against Tulane. Stepped up and became a vocal offensive leader.
2012: Attended City College of San Francisco. Played for George Rush at City College of San Francisco who finished the 2012 campaign 9-1 and averaged 42.8 points per game. Ranked as the 25th best offensive tackle nationally by Scout.com and as the 81st best player, also by Scout.com.
2011: Attended Humboldt State: Saw action on the offensive line.
High School: Played for Mick O'Meara at Sonoma Valley High School in California where he earned second team All-Conference honors (Sonoma County League) and was named All-Metro San Francisco. Lyons participated in the National Underclassmen California Top-100 Combine. Off the field, Lyons earned the San Francisco Police Department Scholarship for Academic Honors.
Personal: Sociology major with a desire to attend law school. Son of Gerald and Jacqueline Lyons and nephew of Don Lyons who played major league baseball with the L.A. Angels.
2014: Played in 12 games. Opening day starter. Saw action in the season's first two games, versus No. 22 Nebraska and No. 2 Alabama. Led the squad in the season home opener versus Tulsa. Started at center in both the Wyoming and UTSA game, but moved to tackle later in the game. Started at right tackle versus FIU. Part of a line rotation that earned the offensive MVP award following the Western Kentucky victory. Part of a line that was praised for its performance at No. 23 Marshall. Drew his third start at right tackle in the UAB game. Saw action as part of the starting rotation at UNT and caught a pass that was tipped. Returned to center, where he began the season as a starter, for the Middle Tennessee game. Started the ODU game at center to close out his collegiate career. Earned the team's Student-Athlete MVP award at the season ending banquet.
2013: Started every game at right tackle and was an important piece of the offensive line. Was part of the offensive line that enabled FAU to shatter its season high rushing record. Received offensive game ball honors for the game at ECU and against Tulane. Stepped up and became a vocal offensive leader.
2012: Attended City College of San Francisco. Played for George Rush at City College of San Francisco who finished the 2012 campaign 9-1 and averaged 42.8 points per game. Ranked as the 25th best offensive tackle nationally by Scout.com and as the 81st best player, also by Scout.com.
2011: Attended Humboldt State: Saw action on the offensive line.
High School: Played for Mick O'Meara at Sonoma Valley High School in California where he earned second team All-Conference honors (Sonoma County League) and was named All-Metro San Francisco. Lyons participated in the National Underclassmen California Top-100 Combine. Off the field, Lyons earned the San Francisco Police Department Scholarship for Academic Honors.
Personal: Sociology major with a desire to attend law school. Son of Gerald and Jacqueline Lyons and nephew of Don Lyons who played major league baseball with the L.A. Angels.
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
36. Valerian Ume-Ezeoke - New Mexico State
Valerian Ume-Ezeoke - 55 New Mexico State 6-3 295
2014: Played in 12 games. Named 1st team all Sun Belt Conference. He did not give up any sacks during the 2014 season and was responsible for giving up only one sack throughout his entire career.
2013: Ume-Ezeoke started at center for the Aggies offensive line during the 2013 season, recording 56.5 knockdowns, second highest on the team. He had a season-high 10 knockdowns against Louisiana (Nov. 2). Ume-Ezeoke’s play helped the Aggies’ leading rusher Germi Morrison rush for an average of 4.1 yards a rush on 109 carries for 451 yards and a team-high four rushing touchdowns. His blocking ability also allowed quarterback Andrew McDonald lead the Aggies in passing, throwing for 2,497 yards and 15 touchdowns, averaging 208.1 yards a game. Ume-Ezeoke was also named to the Remington Trophy Watch List early in the season.
2012: Ume-Ezeoke played in all 12 games for the Aggies in 2012, starting at the center position. He recorded 44 knockdowns and allowed no sacks during the season. He was a vital part of the Aggies pass protection that allowed wide receiver Austin Franklin to earn All-America honors. Ume-Ezeoke also helped quarterback Andrew Manley throw for 2,764 yards and 18 touchdowns in 2012, as he ranked 47th in the nation in passing. The 2,764 passing yards by Manley is sixth all-time in a single season, while the 18 touchdown passes rank tied for seventh in a single season. Ume-Ezeoke was named an Academic All-WAC selection and a 2012 Capital One Academic All-district VII first team member for his work in the classroom.
2011: Ume-Ezeoke played in eight games for the Aggies on the offensive line in 2011, starting six games. He made his first start against Minnesota (Sept. 10), helping the Aggies defeat a Big Ten opponent for the first time in school history, 28-21. He tallied 32 knockdowns on the season, with a season high 10 against Minnesota. Ume-Ezeoke helped the Aggies rush for 1,625 yards and 16 touchdowns, while the NM State passing game threw for 3,550 yards and 24 touchdowns. He blocked for Matt Christian who led the team with 2,158 yards passing and 15 touchdowns, while blocking for the team’s leading rusher in Kenny Turner, who recorded 1,074 yards and 10 touchdowns on the ground. The NM State offense ranked No. 27 in the nation in passing offense and No. 47 in total offense. Ume-Ezeoke allowed no sacks and committed just four penalties on the season. He garnered Freshman All-WAC honors from Rivals.com, while maintaining a perfect 4.0 GPA.
High School: Ume-Ezeoke was a three-year lettermen and key player for the Lakeview Centennial High School Patriots in Texas as both an offensive lineman and a defensive lineman. As a defensive lineman, Ume-Ezeoke had 52 total tackles during the 2010 regular season, 21 of those tackles were unassisted and 31 were assisted. He was selected to the all-district team in 2008, 2009 and 2010, named offensive lineman of the year by the Garland Lakeview Centennial High School offensive staff in 2010, and chosen as the Chevy Prep Player of the Week, which is an achievement based off of both academics and athleticism. He was ranked as the No. 36 center in the country by Scouts.com. Ume-Ezeoke was an all-state selection as a sophomore and a second team all-state pick as a junior.
Personal: Ume-Ezeoke is the son of Anthony and Tina Ume-Ezeoke. He is majoring in community health.
alerian Ume-Ezeoke - 55 New Mexico State 6-3 295
2014: Played in 12 games. Named 1st team all Sun Belt Conference. He did not give up any sacks during the 2014 season and was responsible for giving up only one sack throughout his entire career.
2013: Ume-Ezeoke started at center for the Aggies offensive line during the 2013 season, recording 56.5 knockdowns, second highest on the team. He had a season-high 10 knockdowns against Louisiana (Nov. 2). Ume-Ezeoke’s play helped the Aggies’ leading rusher Germi Morrison rush for an average of 4.1 yards a rush on 109 carries for 451 yards and a team-high four rushing touchdowns. His blocking ability also allowed quarterback Andrew McDonald lead the Aggies in passing, throwing for 2,497 yards and 15 touchdowns, averaging 208.1 yards a game. Ume-Ezeoke was also named to the Remington Trophy Watch List early in the season.
2012: Ume-Ezeoke played in all 12 games for the Aggies in 2012, starting at the center position. He recorded 44 knockdowns and allowed no sacks during the season. He was a vital part of the Aggies pass protection that allowed wide receiver Austin Franklin to earn All-America honors. Ume-Ezeoke also helped quarterback Andrew Manley throw for 2,764 yards and 18 touchdowns in 2012, as he ranked 47th in the nation in passing. The 2,764 passing yards by Manley is sixth all-time in a single season, while the 18 touchdown passes rank tied for seventh in a single season. Ume-Ezeoke was named an Academic All-WAC selection and a 2012 Capital One Academic All-district VII first team member for his work in the classroom.
2011: Ume-Ezeoke played in eight games for the Aggies on the offensive line in 2011, starting six games. He made his first start against Minnesota (Sept. 10), helping the Aggies defeat a Big Ten opponent for the first time in school history, 28-21. He tallied 32 knockdowns on the season, with a season high 10 against Minnesota. Ume-Ezeoke helped the Aggies rush for 1,625 yards and 16 touchdowns, while the NM State passing game threw for 3,550 yards and 24 touchdowns. He blocked for Matt Christian who led the team with 2,158 yards passing and 15 touchdowns, while blocking for the team’s leading rusher in Kenny Turner, who recorded 1,074 yards and 10 touchdowns on the ground. The NM State offense ranked No. 27 in the nation in passing offense and No. 47 in total offense. Ume-Ezeoke allowed no sacks and committed just four penalties on the season. He garnered Freshman All-WAC honors from Rivals.com, while maintaining a perfect 4.0 GPA.
High School: Ume-Ezeoke was a three-year lettermen and key player for the Lakeview Centennial High School Patriots in Texas as both an offensive lineman and a defensive lineman. As a defensive lineman, Ume-Ezeoke had 52 total tackles during the 2010 regular season, 21 of those tackles were unassisted and 31 were assisted. He was selected to the all-district team in 2008, 2009 and 2010, named offensive lineman of the year by the Garland Lakeview Centennial High School offensive staff in 2010, and chosen as the Chevy Prep Player of the Week, which is an achievement based off of both academics and athleticism. He was ranked as the No. 36 center in the country by Scouts.com. Ume-Ezeoke was an all-state selection as a sophomore and a second team all-state pick as a junior.
Personal: Ume-Ezeoke is the son of Anthony and Tina Ume-Ezeoke. He is majoring in community health.
2014: Played in 12 games. Named 1st team all Sun Belt Conference. He did not give up any sacks during the 2014 season and was responsible for giving up only one sack throughout his entire career.
2013: Ume-Ezeoke started at center for the Aggies offensive line during the 2013 season, recording 56.5 knockdowns, second highest on the team. He had a season-high 10 knockdowns against Louisiana (Nov. 2). Ume-Ezeoke’s play helped the Aggies’ leading rusher Germi Morrison rush for an average of 4.1 yards a rush on 109 carries for 451 yards and a team-high four rushing touchdowns. His blocking ability also allowed quarterback Andrew McDonald lead the Aggies in passing, throwing for 2,497 yards and 15 touchdowns, averaging 208.1 yards a game. Ume-Ezeoke was also named to the Remington Trophy Watch List early in the season.
2012: Ume-Ezeoke played in all 12 games for the Aggies in 2012, starting at the center position. He recorded 44 knockdowns and allowed no sacks during the season. He was a vital part of the Aggies pass protection that allowed wide receiver Austin Franklin to earn All-America honors. Ume-Ezeoke also helped quarterback Andrew Manley throw for 2,764 yards and 18 touchdowns in 2012, as he ranked 47th in the nation in passing. The 2,764 passing yards by Manley is sixth all-time in a single season, while the 18 touchdown passes rank tied for seventh in a single season. Ume-Ezeoke was named an Academic All-WAC selection and a 2012 Capital One Academic All-district VII first team member for his work in the classroom.
2011: Ume-Ezeoke played in eight games for the Aggies on the offensive line in 2011, starting six games. He made his first start against Minnesota (Sept. 10), helping the Aggies defeat a Big Ten opponent for the first time in school history, 28-21. He tallied 32 knockdowns on the season, with a season high 10 against Minnesota. Ume-Ezeoke helped the Aggies rush for 1,625 yards and 16 touchdowns, while the NM State passing game threw for 3,550 yards and 24 touchdowns. He blocked for Matt Christian who led the team with 2,158 yards passing and 15 touchdowns, while blocking for the team’s leading rusher in Kenny Turner, who recorded 1,074 yards and 10 touchdowns on the ground. The NM State offense ranked No. 27 in the nation in passing offense and No. 47 in total offense. Ume-Ezeoke allowed no sacks and committed just four penalties on the season. He garnered Freshman All-WAC honors from Rivals.com, while maintaining a perfect 4.0 GPA.
High School: Ume-Ezeoke was a three-year lettermen and key player for the Lakeview Centennial High School Patriots in Texas as both an offensive lineman and a defensive lineman. As a defensive lineman, Ume-Ezeoke had 52 total tackles during the 2010 regular season, 21 of those tackles were unassisted and 31 were assisted. He was selected to the all-district team in 2008, 2009 and 2010, named offensive lineman of the year by the Garland Lakeview Centennial High School offensive staff in 2010, and chosen as the Chevy Prep Player of the Week, which is an achievement based off of both academics and athleticism. He was ranked as the No. 36 center in the country by Scouts.com. Ume-Ezeoke was an all-state selection as a sophomore and a second team all-state pick as a junior.
Personal: Ume-Ezeoke is the son of Anthony and Tina Ume-Ezeoke. He is majoring in community health.
alerian Ume-Ezeoke - 55 New Mexico State 6-3 295
2014: Played in 12 games. Named 1st team all Sun Belt Conference. He did not give up any sacks during the 2014 season and was responsible for giving up only one sack throughout his entire career.
2013: Ume-Ezeoke started at center for the Aggies offensive line during the 2013 season, recording 56.5 knockdowns, second highest on the team. He had a season-high 10 knockdowns against Louisiana (Nov. 2). Ume-Ezeoke’s play helped the Aggies’ leading rusher Germi Morrison rush for an average of 4.1 yards a rush on 109 carries for 451 yards and a team-high four rushing touchdowns. His blocking ability also allowed quarterback Andrew McDonald lead the Aggies in passing, throwing for 2,497 yards and 15 touchdowns, averaging 208.1 yards a game. Ume-Ezeoke was also named to the Remington Trophy Watch List early in the season.
2012: Ume-Ezeoke played in all 12 games for the Aggies in 2012, starting at the center position. He recorded 44 knockdowns and allowed no sacks during the season. He was a vital part of the Aggies pass protection that allowed wide receiver Austin Franklin to earn All-America honors. Ume-Ezeoke also helped quarterback Andrew Manley throw for 2,764 yards and 18 touchdowns in 2012, as he ranked 47th in the nation in passing. The 2,764 passing yards by Manley is sixth all-time in a single season, while the 18 touchdown passes rank tied for seventh in a single season. Ume-Ezeoke was named an Academic All-WAC selection and a 2012 Capital One Academic All-district VII first team member for his work in the classroom.
2011: Ume-Ezeoke played in eight games for the Aggies on the offensive line in 2011, starting six games. He made his first start against Minnesota (Sept. 10), helping the Aggies defeat a Big Ten opponent for the first time in school history, 28-21. He tallied 32 knockdowns on the season, with a season high 10 against Minnesota. Ume-Ezeoke helped the Aggies rush for 1,625 yards and 16 touchdowns, while the NM State passing game threw for 3,550 yards and 24 touchdowns. He blocked for Matt Christian who led the team with 2,158 yards passing and 15 touchdowns, while blocking for the team’s leading rusher in Kenny Turner, who recorded 1,074 yards and 10 touchdowns on the ground. The NM State offense ranked No. 27 in the nation in passing offense and No. 47 in total offense. Ume-Ezeoke allowed no sacks and committed just four penalties on the season. He garnered Freshman All-WAC honors from Rivals.com, while maintaining a perfect 4.0 GPA.
High School: Ume-Ezeoke was a three-year lettermen and key player for the Lakeview Centennial High School Patriots in Texas as both an offensive lineman and a defensive lineman. As a defensive lineman, Ume-Ezeoke had 52 total tackles during the 2010 regular season, 21 of those tackles were unassisted and 31 were assisted. He was selected to the all-district team in 2008, 2009 and 2010, named offensive lineman of the year by the Garland Lakeview Centennial High School offensive staff in 2010, and chosen as the Chevy Prep Player of the Week, which is an achievement based off of both academics and athleticism. He was ranked as the No. 36 center in the country by Scouts.com. Ume-Ezeoke was an all-state selection as a sophomore and a second team all-state pick as a junior.
Personal: Ume-Ezeoke is the son of Anthony and Tina Ume-Ezeoke. He is majoring in community health.
37. Matt Galas - Nevada
Matt Galas - 65 Nevada 6-1 280
2014: Started all 13 games, won the Basalite Big Blocker award as the team's top offensive lineman. Entered his senior season as one of the top centers in the conference. Named to the Watch List for the Rimington Trophy, given annually to the nation's top center, for the second straight season. Along with Kyle Roberts and Jeremy Macauley, is one of three returning starters on the Union.
2013: Named to the Watch List for the Rimington Trophy, given annually to the nation's top center. Along with Joel Bitonio, is one of two returning starters on the Union. Battled injuries throughout the year but played in 11 games with 11 starts. Missed the Colorado State game with injury.
2012: Emerged in fall camp to seize the starting job at center and had a breakout season, starting all 13 games for the Union. Earned the team's Big Blocker Award for grading out the best on the offensive line in the win over UNLV. Made his first career start in Nevada's win at Cal, where is father player and where his brother currently plays. Helped paved the way for the nation's seventh-best rushing attack and the eighth-best total offense. Opened holes for the nation's second-leading rusher in Stefphon Jefferson.
2011: Played in a pair of games in a reserve role for the Union.
2010: Joined the team as a true freshman and redshirted his first season at Nevada.
High School: A graduate of Modesto (Calif.) Central Catholic High School. Was a three-year letterman in football. Was a three-time all-league selection. Earned all-section honors as a junior and senior and was an all-state pick as a senior. Was a four-year letterman in wrestling, earning section championship honors and was a state medalist.
Personal: Born Matthew Joseph Galas on Nov. 21, 1991. Son of Tim and Patricia Galas. Has two older sisters, Mary Terese and Suzanne, and an older brother, Dominic. Father played football at Cal in the 1980s and brother Dominic is currently playing at Cal. Chose Nevada over Cal, Stanford, Washington State, San Diego State, and Army because of the explosive Pistol offense and the good fit academically. Sports hero is Jeff Saturday. Enjoys hunting and fishing and being outdoors in his free time. Kobe Bryant is his sports hero.
2014: Started all 13 games, won the Basalite Big Blocker award as the team's top offensive lineman. Entered his senior season as one of the top centers in the conference. Named to the Watch List for the Rimington Trophy, given annually to the nation's top center, for the second straight season. Along with Kyle Roberts and Jeremy Macauley, is one of three returning starters on the Union.
2013: Named to the Watch List for the Rimington Trophy, given annually to the nation's top center. Along with Joel Bitonio, is one of two returning starters on the Union. Battled injuries throughout the year but played in 11 games with 11 starts. Missed the Colorado State game with injury.
2012: Emerged in fall camp to seize the starting job at center and had a breakout season, starting all 13 games for the Union. Earned the team's Big Blocker Award for grading out the best on the offensive line in the win over UNLV. Made his first career start in Nevada's win at Cal, where is father player and where his brother currently plays. Helped paved the way for the nation's seventh-best rushing attack and the eighth-best total offense. Opened holes for the nation's second-leading rusher in Stefphon Jefferson.
2011: Played in a pair of games in a reserve role for the Union.
2010: Joined the team as a true freshman and redshirted his first season at Nevada.
High School: A graduate of Modesto (Calif.) Central Catholic High School. Was a three-year letterman in football. Was a three-time all-league selection. Earned all-section honors as a junior and senior and was an all-state pick as a senior. Was a four-year letterman in wrestling, earning section championship honors and was a state medalist.
Personal: Born Matthew Joseph Galas on Nov. 21, 1991. Son of Tim and Patricia Galas. Has two older sisters, Mary Terese and Suzanne, and an older brother, Dominic. Father played football at Cal in the 1980s and brother Dominic is currently playing at Cal. Chose Nevada over Cal, Stanford, Washington State, San Diego State, and Army because of the explosive Pistol offense and the good fit academically. Sports hero is Jeff Saturday. Enjoys hunting and fishing and being outdoors in his free time. Kobe Bryant is his sports hero.
Monday, February 2, 2015
38. Caleb Carbine - Troy
Caleb Carbine - 60 Troy 6-1 274
2014: Played in 12 games.
2013: Played in all 12 games as he split time at center with Evan McKissack. Earned the start in the final two games of the season and played over 500 snaps for the year. Charged with just 0.25 sacks allowed, which came in the first game of the season. Tallied 33 knockdown blocks after totaling 12.5 at Louisiana-Lafayette – the most by a Trojan in a game all season. Graded at over 84 percent for the year and finished strong with grades of 87 at Louisiana-Lafayette and 90 at Ole Miss. Key part of an offensive line that paved the way for Jordan Chunn to earn Freshman All-America honors after he rushed for 14 touchdowns. Troy led the Sun Belt Conference in total offense (463.3), passing offense (322.3) and scoring offense (34.1). As an offensive unit, Troy’s offensive line finished second in the Sun Belt and 35th nationally with only 19 sacks allowed; Troy led the league by allowing a sack once every 25.4 pass attempts.
2012: Saw limited action at South Alabama.
2011: Sat out due to NCAA transfer rules.
2010: Attended North Alabama: Saw action in six games as a backup center at North Alabama in 2010.
High School: Played offensive line at Florence High School in Alabama under head coach Alvin Briggs. Helped the Falcons reach the state playoffs in 2007 and 2009. Helped team win region championship in 2007. Named first-team all-state in 2009. Named all-region in 2009. Named all-area in 2008 and 2009. Named Offensive Line MVP in 2009. Played in the Alabama North-South All-Star Game. Was a high school teammate of former Troy running back Shawn Southward.
Personal: Full name is Caleb Lee Carbine. Born on June 28, 1992. Son of Rusty and Anna Carbine and has two sisters, Allyssa Carbine and Tiffany Goolesby. Majoring in sport & fitness management
2014: Played in 12 games.
2013: Played in all 12 games as he split time at center with Evan McKissack. Earned the start in the final two games of the season and played over 500 snaps for the year. Charged with just 0.25 sacks allowed, which came in the first game of the season. Tallied 33 knockdown blocks after totaling 12.5 at Louisiana-Lafayette – the most by a Trojan in a game all season. Graded at over 84 percent for the year and finished strong with grades of 87 at Louisiana-Lafayette and 90 at Ole Miss. Key part of an offensive line that paved the way for Jordan Chunn to earn Freshman All-America honors after he rushed for 14 touchdowns. Troy led the Sun Belt Conference in total offense (463.3), passing offense (322.3) and scoring offense (34.1). As an offensive unit, Troy’s offensive line finished second in the Sun Belt and 35th nationally with only 19 sacks allowed; Troy led the league by allowing a sack once every 25.4 pass attempts.
2012: Saw limited action at South Alabama.
2011: Sat out due to NCAA transfer rules.
2010: Attended North Alabama: Saw action in six games as a backup center at North Alabama in 2010.
High School: Played offensive line at Florence High School in Alabama under head coach Alvin Briggs. Helped the Falcons reach the state playoffs in 2007 and 2009. Helped team win region championship in 2007. Named first-team all-state in 2009. Named all-region in 2009. Named all-area in 2008 and 2009. Named Offensive Line MVP in 2009. Played in the Alabama North-South All-Star Game. Was a high school teammate of former Troy running back Shawn Southward.
Personal: Full name is Caleb Lee Carbine. Born on June 28, 1992. Son of Rusty and Anna Carbine and has two sisters, Allyssa Carbine and Tiffany Goolesby. Majoring in sport & fitness management
39. David Peterson -San Jose State
David Peterson - 51 San Jose State 6-5 297
2014: One of two team captains for the season. Started all 12 games at center for the Spartans. Honorable mention All-Mountain West. Named the Outstanding Offensive Player at the team's annual post-season awards banquet. Part of an offensive line that provided pass protection for quarterback Joe Gray to tie a Mountain West record of five consecutive 300-plus passing yardage games. Began the season as a candidate for the 2014 Rimington Trophy honoring the nation's best center.
2013: Moved into the starting lineup at center the third game of the season and remained a starter the rest of the season. Team averaged 530.1 yards of total offense and 147.1 yards rushing per game with him in the lineup. Spartans rushed for only 88.5 yards per game until he became a starter. Offense produced five 400-plus yard passing games once he took over the center duties.
2012: Appeared in five games as the number-two center.
2011: Did not see any game action.
2010: Completed the season as a redshirt.
High School: A 2009 CalHi Sports second-team all-state pick for Redlands (Calif.) East Valley High (Coach Kurt Bruich). #14 nationally on espn.com as a center prospect. A first-team All-C.I.F. and an all-area choice by the San Bernardino Sun.
Personal: A May 2014 graduate majoring in psychology. Is enrolled in the San José State counseling education master's degree program. The native of Fontana, Calif., was born on March 30, 1992.
2014: One of two team captains for the season. Started all 12 games at center for the Spartans. Honorable mention All-Mountain West. Named the Outstanding Offensive Player at the team's annual post-season awards banquet. Part of an offensive line that provided pass protection for quarterback Joe Gray to tie a Mountain West record of five consecutive 300-plus passing yardage games. Began the season as a candidate for the 2014 Rimington Trophy honoring the nation's best center.
2013: Moved into the starting lineup at center the third game of the season and remained a starter the rest of the season. Team averaged 530.1 yards of total offense and 147.1 yards rushing per game with him in the lineup. Spartans rushed for only 88.5 yards per game until he became a starter. Offense produced five 400-plus yard passing games once he took over the center duties.
2012: Appeared in five games as the number-two center.
2011: Did not see any game action.
2010: Completed the season as a redshirt.
High School: A 2009 CalHi Sports second-team all-state pick for Redlands (Calif.) East Valley High (Coach Kurt Bruich). #14 nationally on espn.com as a center prospect. A first-team All-C.I.F. and an all-area choice by the San Bernardino Sun.
Personal: A May 2014 graduate majoring in psychology. Is enrolled in the San José State counseling education master's degree program. The native of Fontana, Calif., was born on March 30, 1992.
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