Graham Glasgow - 61 Michigan 6-6 303
2015: Appeared in 13 games, making 13 starts at center. Played in the East-West Shrine Game, as well as the Senior Bowl. Named All-Big Ten Honorable Mention. In 2014 was sentenced to 12 months' probation after pleading guilty to operating a vehicle while visibly impaired. Suspended by Michigan after violating his alcohol-related probation.
2014: Academic All-Big Ten. Earned third varsity letter. Appeared in 11 games, making 11 starts. Notre Dame (Sept. 6). Made season debut, starting at right guard.
2013: Academic All-Big Ten. Earned second varsity letter. U-M Athletic Academic Achievement award. Started 13 games as an offensive lineman, making nine starts at center and four starts at left guard. Also contributed on special teams. Minnesota (Oct. 5). Made first career start at center after moving from left guard. Central Michigan (Aug. 31). Made first career start at offensive guard.
2012: Earned first varsity letter. Appeared in five games as a reserve offensive lineman. Made career debut as a reserve offensive guard vs. Massachusetts (Sept. 15).
2011: Sugar Bowl champion. Did not see game action. Redshirted.
High School: Attended Marmion Academy in Illinois.
Personal: Enrolled in the College of Literature, Science and the Arts, majoring in economics. Brother, Ryan, is redshirt junior defensive lineman for U-M.
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30. Nick Kelly - Arizona State
Nick Kelly - 50 Arizona State 6-2 294
2015: Played in 13 games. Named a co-captain in spring 2015. Named to Rimington Award Watch List. Pac-12 All-Academic Second Team. Paved the way for the Devils' rushing attack that amassed nearly 2,700 yards, including 1,000-yard rusher Demario Richard. Helped a Sun Devil offense that ranked in the top 25 in first downs per game and in the top 30 in explosive plays (plays of 20+ yards).
2014: Was named second-team All-Pac-12 and Pac-12 All-Academic second team. Made his first career start against Weber State at center and went on to be the primary center the rest of the season. Helped create holes for the trio of ASU running backs, led by D.J foster who had a career year.
2013: Played in five games mostly in a reserve role. Provided good depth at center behind Senior Kody Kobensky.
2012: Attended American River College. A 2012 graduate of American River College in Sacramento, Calif.. Rated by Rivals.com as the No. 95 overall junior college prospect in the country and the nation's No. 12 junior college offensive line recruit. Chose ASU over offers from Nevada and Wyoming. Verbally committed to ASU on Dec. 16, 2012."I loved my trip to Arizona State so it was an easy decision. The facilities really impressed me on the visit and I had a good time hanging out with the players there. They were great guys. The Arizona State coaches like my leadership and my athleticism. They also like how I can call the protection and call the keys. They feel that I can really help the team."
High School: Graduated from Orangevale (Calif.) Casa Roble High School.
Personal: Hometown: Orangevale, Calif.
2015: Played in 13 games. Named a co-captain in spring 2015. Named to Rimington Award Watch List. Pac-12 All-Academic Second Team. Paved the way for the Devils' rushing attack that amassed nearly 2,700 yards, including 1,000-yard rusher Demario Richard. Helped a Sun Devil offense that ranked in the top 25 in first downs per game and in the top 30 in explosive plays (plays of 20+ yards).
2014: Was named second-team All-Pac-12 and Pac-12 All-Academic second team. Made his first career start against Weber State at center and went on to be the primary center the rest of the season. Helped create holes for the trio of ASU running backs, led by D.J foster who had a career year.
2013: Played in five games mostly in a reserve role. Provided good depth at center behind Senior Kody Kobensky.
2012: Attended American River College. A 2012 graduate of American River College in Sacramento, Calif.. Rated by Rivals.com as the No. 95 overall junior college prospect in the country and the nation's No. 12 junior college offensive line recruit. Chose ASU over offers from Nevada and Wyoming. Verbally committed to ASU on Dec. 16, 2012."I loved my trip to Arizona State so it was an easy decision. The facilities really impressed me on the visit and I had a good time hanging out with the players there. They were great guys. The Arizona State coaches like my leadership and my athleticism. They also like how I can call the protection and call the keys. They feel that I can really help the team."
High School: Graduated from Orangevale (Calif.) Casa Roble High School.
Personal: Hometown: Orangevale, Calif.
31. Matt Skura - Duke
Matt Skura - 62 Duke 6-4 305
2015: Named First Team All Atlantic Coast Conference All Star. Played in 13 games. Returning starting center. Returning All-ACC center. Named to the Watch List for the Rimington Trophy, an honor presented annually to the top center in the nation by the Boomer Esiason Foundation. Preseason first team All-ACC choice by Athlon Sports, Lindy’s Sports, Phil Steele’s College Football Preview and Sporting News. Joins OT Casey Blaser and OG Lucas Patrick as one of three returning starters along an offensive front which helped Duke lead the country in fewest tackles for loss allowed a season ago and must replace two All-ACC honorees in OT Takoby Cofield and OG Laken Tomlinson. Lone returnee among the four centers to earn first, second or third team All-ACC honors last season (Skura, Florida State’s Cameron Erving, Boston College’s Andy Gallik and Miami’s Shane McDermott). In 37 career games (27 starts), has played 2,030 total snaps. Most experienced Blue Devil offensive lineman. Has logged 900+ snaps in each of the past two seasons while helping Duke to 19 victories, marking the best two-season win total in school history, as the Blue Devils averaged 32.00+ points per game in back-to-back campaigns for the first time in program history. Cornerstone of Duke’s offensive front that has led the ACC in fewest sacks allowed per pass attempt in each of the past two seasons. Joins Blaser as the only returning Blue Devil offensive linemen to have played 850+ snaps a season ago. One of four Duke offensive linemen with 500+ career snaps of experience, joining Blaser (902), Patrick (1,110) and OG Cody Robinson (541). Enters the 2015 season having started 27 consecutive games. In the program’s post-spring strength and conditioning evaluation, recorded the team’s top bench press (425 lbs.; tied with DT Keilin Rayner) while pacing the OL group in squat lift (505 lbs.).
2014: Third team All-ACC selection by the Atlantic Coast Sports Media Association. Honorable mention All-ACC pick by the league’s head coaches. Co-ACC Offensive Lineman of the Week following Duke’s 20-13 win over Virginia. Recipient of the Sonny Falcone Iron Duke Award, a team honor presented annually to one offensive player, one defensive player and one player in the developmental program for their year-round commitment to strength training and conditioning. Started all 13 games at center. Member of Duke’s offensive line which led the nation in fewest tackles for loss allowed per game (3.15). Key component of an offensive front that ranked first in the ACC in sacks allowed per passing attempt (1:36.23) and second in the league in sacks allowed per game (1.00). Part of a Blue Devil offensive unit that became the first in school history to average 180+ rushing yards and 210+ passing yards per game. Helped open holes for a Duke rushing attack which averaged 181.85 yards per contest, the program’s highest mark since 1977. Member of Duke’s offense that ranked among the ACC leaders in fourth down conversions (16; 1st), fewest turnovers lost (15; t2nd), red zone offense (.875; 3rd), scoring offense (32.4; 4th), rushing offense (181.8; 5th) and first downs per game (22.0; 5th). Helped the Blue Devils to top-50 national offensive rankings for sacks allowed per game (8th), fewest turnovers lost (16th), red zone offense (34th), scoring offense (40th), rushing offense (46th) and first downs (286; 46th). Aided in the protection of QBs Anthony Boone and Thomas Sirk, who combined to complete 266-of-467 (.570) passes for 2,767 yards with 22 TDs against just eight INTs. Opened holes for Duke’s ground attack that featured four backs with 375+ yards and 24 rushing TDs while Boone (5), Sirk (8) and Shaun Wilson (5) became just the fourth trio in Blue Devil history to post 5+ rushing TDs each in a season. Helped pave the way for Wilson to establish Duke’s single-game record for rushing yards with 245 against Kansas and set the school single-season standard for average rushing yards per attempt at 7.67. On the field for 919 total snaps.
2013: Started all 14 games at center. Key component of Duke’s offensive front that ranked first in the ACC in sacks allowed per passing attempt (1:27.80). Part of a Blue Devil offensive unit that established school single-season records for total first downs (298), offensive yards (5,966) and points (459). Member of Duke’s offense that ranked among the ACC leaders in total offense (426.1; 4th), scoring (32.8; 5th), rushing (178.0; 5th) and passing (248.1; 6th). Helped the Blue Devils to top-50 national offensive rankings for fourth down conversion percentage (.696; 8th), fewest fumbles lost (6; 12th), fewest penalties per game (4.57; 25th), fewest penalty yards per game (40.71; 32nd), first downs (298; 36th) and passing offense (50th). Helped a Duke offensive unit that became the first in school history and one of just four in the ACC in 2013 to amass 25+ rushing and 25+ passing Tds. Aided in the protection of QBs Anthony Boone and Brandon Connette, who combined to complete 296-of-467 (.634) passes for 3,472 yards with 26 Tds. Opened holes for Duke’s ground attack that featured Connette’s school single-season record-tying 14 rushing TDs while four Blue Devil running backs combined for 1,905 yards with each averaging 5.0+ yards per attempt. On the field for 986 total snaps.
2012: Played in 10 games. Missed action against North Carolina, Miami and Cincinnati. Played primarily at offensive guard. Helped the Blue Devils rank second in the ACC in sacks allowed per pass attempt (1:29.00). Part of a Duke offense that ranked among the ACC leaders in first downs per game (4th; 22.15), time of possession (4th; 31:07), passing yards per game (5th; 283.9) and points per game (5th; 31.5). Helped in the protection of 3,000-yard passer Sean Renfree (3,113) as Duke became just the second team in ACC history (Florida State, 1995) to have two 1,000-yard receivers in Jamison Crowder (1,074) and Conner Vernon (1,074). On the field for 125 total snaps.
2011: Did not see game action.
High School: Three-year letterman at Worthington Kilbourne in Ohio under coach Vince Trombetti. Listed as the No. 13 center in the nation by ESPN.com. Served as team captain as a senior. All-metro choice by the Columbus Dispatch in 2010. Two-time all-conference selection. Selected to play in the annual Ohio North-South All-Star Classic on April 23, 2011 in Columbus, Ohio. Chosen to the Ohio roster for the annual Big 33 All-Star Game on June 18, 2011 in Hershey, Pa.. Also participated in track and field. Inducted into the Socratic Society for distinguished personal effort, compassion, lifelong learning, integrity and scholarship.
Personal: Engaged to fiancé Emma Ellis of Columbus, Ohio. Son of Doug and Kris Skura. Mother played basketball at Alderson-Broaddus (W.Va.) College. Cousin, Nolan Samples, played football at St. Anselm (N.H.) College. Born February 17, 1993. Majoring in psychology while pursuing a certificate in human development.
2015: Named First Team All Atlantic Coast Conference All Star. Played in 13 games. Returning starting center. Returning All-ACC center. Named to the Watch List for the Rimington Trophy, an honor presented annually to the top center in the nation by the Boomer Esiason Foundation. Preseason first team All-ACC choice by Athlon Sports, Lindy’s Sports, Phil Steele’s College Football Preview and Sporting News. Joins OT Casey Blaser and OG Lucas Patrick as one of three returning starters along an offensive front which helped Duke lead the country in fewest tackles for loss allowed a season ago and must replace two All-ACC honorees in OT Takoby Cofield and OG Laken Tomlinson. Lone returnee among the four centers to earn first, second or third team All-ACC honors last season (Skura, Florida State’s Cameron Erving, Boston College’s Andy Gallik and Miami’s Shane McDermott). In 37 career games (27 starts), has played 2,030 total snaps. Most experienced Blue Devil offensive lineman. Has logged 900+ snaps in each of the past two seasons while helping Duke to 19 victories, marking the best two-season win total in school history, as the Blue Devils averaged 32.00+ points per game in back-to-back campaigns for the first time in program history. Cornerstone of Duke’s offensive front that has led the ACC in fewest sacks allowed per pass attempt in each of the past two seasons. Joins Blaser as the only returning Blue Devil offensive linemen to have played 850+ snaps a season ago. One of four Duke offensive linemen with 500+ career snaps of experience, joining Blaser (902), Patrick (1,110) and OG Cody Robinson (541). Enters the 2015 season having started 27 consecutive games. In the program’s post-spring strength and conditioning evaluation, recorded the team’s top bench press (425 lbs.; tied with DT Keilin Rayner) while pacing the OL group in squat lift (505 lbs.).
2014: Third team All-ACC selection by the Atlantic Coast Sports Media Association. Honorable mention All-ACC pick by the league’s head coaches. Co-ACC Offensive Lineman of the Week following Duke’s 20-13 win over Virginia. Recipient of the Sonny Falcone Iron Duke Award, a team honor presented annually to one offensive player, one defensive player and one player in the developmental program for their year-round commitment to strength training and conditioning. Started all 13 games at center. Member of Duke’s offensive line which led the nation in fewest tackles for loss allowed per game (3.15). Key component of an offensive front that ranked first in the ACC in sacks allowed per passing attempt (1:36.23) and second in the league in sacks allowed per game (1.00). Part of a Blue Devil offensive unit that became the first in school history to average 180+ rushing yards and 210+ passing yards per game. Helped open holes for a Duke rushing attack which averaged 181.85 yards per contest, the program’s highest mark since 1977. Member of Duke’s offense that ranked among the ACC leaders in fourth down conversions (16; 1st), fewest turnovers lost (15; t2nd), red zone offense (.875; 3rd), scoring offense (32.4; 4th), rushing offense (181.8; 5th) and first downs per game (22.0; 5th). Helped the Blue Devils to top-50 national offensive rankings for sacks allowed per game (8th), fewest turnovers lost (16th), red zone offense (34th), scoring offense (40th), rushing offense (46th) and first downs (286; 46th). Aided in the protection of QBs Anthony Boone and Thomas Sirk, who combined to complete 266-of-467 (.570) passes for 2,767 yards with 22 TDs against just eight INTs. Opened holes for Duke’s ground attack that featured four backs with 375+ yards and 24 rushing TDs while Boone (5), Sirk (8) and Shaun Wilson (5) became just the fourth trio in Blue Devil history to post 5+ rushing TDs each in a season. Helped pave the way for Wilson to establish Duke’s single-game record for rushing yards with 245 against Kansas and set the school single-season standard for average rushing yards per attempt at 7.67. On the field for 919 total snaps.
2013: Started all 14 games at center. Key component of Duke’s offensive front that ranked first in the ACC in sacks allowed per passing attempt (1:27.80). Part of a Blue Devil offensive unit that established school single-season records for total first downs (298), offensive yards (5,966) and points (459). Member of Duke’s offense that ranked among the ACC leaders in total offense (426.1; 4th), scoring (32.8; 5th), rushing (178.0; 5th) and passing (248.1; 6th). Helped the Blue Devils to top-50 national offensive rankings for fourth down conversion percentage (.696; 8th), fewest fumbles lost (6; 12th), fewest penalties per game (4.57; 25th), fewest penalty yards per game (40.71; 32nd), first downs (298; 36th) and passing offense (50th). Helped a Duke offensive unit that became the first in school history and one of just four in the ACC in 2013 to amass 25+ rushing and 25+ passing Tds. Aided in the protection of QBs Anthony Boone and Brandon Connette, who combined to complete 296-of-467 (.634) passes for 3,472 yards with 26 Tds. Opened holes for Duke’s ground attack that featured Connette’s school single-season record-tying 14 rushing TDs while four Blue Devil running backs combined for 1,905 yards with each averaging 5.0+ yards per attempt. On the field for 986 total snaps.
2012: Played in 10 games. Missed action against North Carolina, Miami and Cincinnati. Played primarily at offensive guard. Helped the Blue Devils rank second in the ACC in sacks allowed per pass attempt (1:29.00). Part of a Duke offense that ranked among the ACC leaders in first downs per game (4th; 22.15), time of possession (4th; 31:07), passing yards per game (5th; 283.9) and points per game (5th; 31.5). Helped in the protection of 3,000-yard passer Sean Renfree (3,113) as Duke became just the second team in ACC history (Florida State, 1995) to have two 1,000-yard receivers in Jamison Crowder (1,074) and Conner Vernon (1,074). On the field for 125 total snaps.
2011: Did not see game action.
High School: Three-year letterman at Worthington Kilbourne in Ohio under coach Vince Trombetti. Listed as the No. 13 center in the nation by ESPN.com. Served as team captain as a senior. All-metro choice by the Columbus Dispatch in 2010. Two-time all-conference selection. Selected to play in the annual Ohio North-South All-Star Classic on April 23, 2011 in Columbus, Ohio. Chosen to the Ohio roster for the annual Big 33 All-Star Game on June 18, 2011 in Hershey, Pa.. Also participated in track and field. Inducted into the Socratic Society for distinguished personal effort, compassion, lifelong learning, integrity and scholarship.
Personal: Engaged to fiancé Emma Ellis of Columbus, Ohio. Son of Doug and Kris Skura. Mother played basketball at Alderson-Broaddus (W.Va.) College. Cousin, Nolan Samples, played football at St. Anselm (N.H.) College. Born February 17, 1993. Majoring in psychology while pursuing a certificate in human development.
32. Colby Mitchell - ULM
Colby Mitchell - 68 ULM 6-1 278
2015: Played in 13 games. Named Honorable Mention All Sun-Belt team.
2014: Was starting center for 11 of 12 games (held out of game at Kentucky). Helped offense tally 340 or more yards of offense in nine games. Part of offensive line that paved the way for 163 rushing yards and 352 total yards in win over Wake Forest. Member of front line that allowed ULM to tally 534 yards of total offense (150 rush, 384 pass) in conference opener against Idaho. Created holes for run game as Warhawks tallied144 rushing yards and 394 total against Arkansas State. Protected pocket as Warhawk QBs threw for 483 yards against UL-Lafayette. Part of line that helped ULM tally 400-plus yards of offense for second straight week with 420 yards in win at New Mexico State.
2013: Appeared in all 12 games ans was the squad’s backup center. Part of line that helped Warhawks tally 367 rushing yards and 571 yards of total offense in home opener against Grambling State. Helped pave the way for 109 rushing yards and 424 total yards in win at Wake Forest. Part of line that saw Warhawks rush for 100 or more yards in five of seven league games (116, Western Kentucky; 225, Georgia State; 108, at Troy; 137, Arkansas State; 122, at UL-Lafayette).
2012: Was the backup center and appeared in nine games. Part of offensive line that allowed the Warhawks to total 500 or more yards of offense at Tulane, at Middle Tennessee and against North Texas.
2011: Redshirted.
High School: Earned all-district honors following his senior year. Anchored an offensive line that paved the way for a 3,000-yard passer and 1,000-yard rusher. As a junior, helped lead Bartlesville High School in Oklahoma past the first round of the playoffs for the first time since 1988 and the 10-3 record posted was the best since the 1960s. Also lettered in wrestling and track & field.
Personal: Full name is Colby Jae Mitchell. Son of Reed and Wendy Mitchell. Born Aug. 7, 1992, in Liberal, Kan.. Has one brother, Luke. Majoring in kinesiology.
2015: Played in 13 games. Named Honorable Mention All Sun-Belt team.
2014: Was starting center for 11 of 12 games (held out of game at Kentucky). Helped offense tally 340 or more yards of offense in nine games. Part of offensive line that paved the way for 163 rushing yards and 352 total yards in win over Wake Forest. Member of front line that allowed ULM to tally 534 yards of total offense (150 rush, 384 pass) in conference opener against Idaho. Created holes for run game as Warhawks tallied144 rushing yards and 394 total against Arkansas State. Protected pocket as Warhawk QBs threw for 483 yards against UL-Lafayette. Part of line that helped ULM tally 400-plus yards of offense for second straight week with 420 yards in win at New Mexico State.
2013: Appeared in all 12 games ans was the squad’s backup center. Part of line that helped Warhawks tally 367 rushing yards and 571 yards of total offense in home opener against Grambling State. Helped pave the way for 109 rushing yards and 424 total yards in win at Wake Forest. Part of line that saw Warhawks rush for 100 or more yards in five of seven league games (116, Western Kentucky; 225, Georgia State; 108, at Troy; 137, Arkansas State; 122, at UL-Lafayette).
2012: Was the backup center and appeared in nine games. Part of offensive line that allowed the Warhawks to total 500 or more yards of offense at Tulane, at Middle Tennessee and against North Texas.
2011: Redshirted.
High School: Earned all-district honors following his senior year. Anchored an offensive line that paved the way for a 3,000-yard passer and 1,000-yard rusher. As a junior, helped lead Bartlesville High School in Oklahoma past the first round of the playoffs for the first time since 1988 and the 10-3 record posted was the best since the 1960s. Also lettered in wrestling and track & field.
Personal: Full name is Colby Jae Mitchell. Son of Reed and Wendy Mitchell. Born Aug. 7, 1992, in Liberal, Kan.. Has one brother, Luke. Majoring in kinesiology.
33. Mike Matthews - Texas A&M
Mike Matthews - 56 Texas A&M 6-2 290
2015: Played in the 2016 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl. Played in 13 games.
2014 : Made 10 starts for the Aggies at center, while missing three games -- vs. Rice, SMU and West Virginia-- due to injury. Provided protection for the SEC’s top passing attack, which led the conference in passing yards and touchdowns. Team ranked No. 5 in scoring and No. 5 in total offense. Aggies allowed 27 sacks (2.1 per game), while attempting 514 passes (39.9 per game). Member of the Rimington Trophy watch list.
2013: The Aggies’ starting center in all 13 games. Cornerstone of the award-winning Texas A&M offensive line. Blocked for the powerful Aggie offense, which was one of only three teams to rank in the top 10 nationally in scoring, passing and total offense, Offense additionally ranked first in the nation in first downs offense and in the top 25 nationally in completion percentage, 3rd down conversion percentage, 4th down conversion percentage and team passing efficiency. Blocked for 2012 Heisman Trophy winner and 2013 finalist Johnny Manziel, allowing him to attain a 69 percent completion rate, pass for 4,114 yards and 37 touchdowns and lead the team in rushing yards with 759. Named the Weight Room Offseason MVP at the Aggies’ annual team banquet.
2012: Earned playing time in seven games on the offensive line. Saw late action against SEC opponents Arkansas, Auburn, Mississippi State and Missouri.
High School: Coached by Dennis Brantley at Elkins HS in Texas. US Army All-American. Named second-team All-American by Sports Illustrated. Earned All-Greater Houston honors from the Houston Chronicle as a senior. Honorable mention Class 5A all-state honors in 2011. Two-time All-District 23-5A selection after registering 60 pancakes as a junior and senior, Recorded 27 pancakes and allowed 0 sacks as a senior. As a junior, he posted 33 pancakes and just one sack allowed. ESPN ranked him as the No. 7 center nationally in 2011. 4-star prospect by Rivals.com and 247sports.com. Ranked No. 2 center nationally by Rivals. Com. Rated No. 32 player and No. 5 offensive lineman in Texas by Super- Prep. Ranked No. 28 on the Austin American-Stateman’s Texas Fab 55. Matthews chose Texas A&M over offers from Arizona, Texas Tech, LSU, and USC.
Personal: Michael Matthews is the son of Carrie and Bruce Matthews of Sugar Land, Texas. Born January 27, 1994. University studies major (business). His father, Bruce, was inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame in 2007 after an illustrious 19-year career with the Houston Oilers and Tennessee Titans. His oldest brother, Kevin, was a two-year starter at center for the Aggies (2008-09) and has played five seasons in the NFL entering 2015. Another brother, Jake, was a four-year starter and two-time All-American, and he was selected No. 6 overall in the 2014 NFL Draft by the Atlanta Falcons.
2015: Played in the 2016 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl. Played in 13 games.
2014 : Made 10 starts for the Aggies at center, while missing three games -- vs. Rice, SMU and West Virginia-- due to injury. Provided protection for the SEC’s top passing attack, which led the conference in passing yards and touchdowns. Team ranked No. 5 in scoring and No. 5 in total offense. Aggies allowed 27 sacks (2.1 per game), while attempting 514 passes (39.9 per game). Member of the Rimington Trophy watch list.
2013: The Aggies’ starting center in all 13 games. Cornerstone of the award-winning Texas A&M offensive line. Blocked for the powerful Aggie offense, which was one of only three teams to rank in the top 10 nationally in scoring, passing and total offense, Offense additionally ranked first in the nation in first downs offense and in the top 25 nationally in completion percentage, 3rd down conversion percentage, 4th down conversion percentage and team passing efficiency. Blocked for 2012 Heisman Trophy winner and 2013 finalist Johnny Manziel, allowing him to attain a 69 percent completion rate, pass for 4,114 yards and 37 touchdowns and lead the team in rushing yards with 759. Named the Weight Room Offseason MVP at the Aggies’ annual team banquet.
2012: Earned playing time in seven games on the offensive line. Saw late action against SEC opponents Arkansas, Auburn, Mississippi State and Missouri.
High School: Coached by Dennis Brantley at Elkins HS in Texas. US Army All-American. Named second-team All-American by Sports Illustrated. Earned All-Greater Houston honors from the Houston Chronicle as a senior. Honorable mention Class 5A all-state honors in 2011. Two-time All-District 23-5A selection after registering 60 pancakes as a junior and senior, Recorded 27 pancakes and allowed 0 sacks as a senior. As a junior, he posted 33 pancakes and just one sack allowed. ESPN ranked him as the No. 7 center nationally in 2011. 4-star prospect by Rivals.com and 247sports.com. Ranked No. 2 center nationally by Rivals. Com. Rated No. 32 player and No. 5 offensive lineman in Texas by Super- Prep. Ranked No. 28 on the Austin American-Stateman’s Texas Fab 55. Matthews chose Texas A&M over offers from Arizona, Texas Tech, LSU, and USC.
Personal: Michael Matthews is the son of Carrie and Bruce Matthews of Sugar Land, Texas. Born January 27, 1994. University studies major (business). His father, Bruce, was inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame in 2007 after an illustrious 19-year career with the Houston Oilers and Tennessee Titans. His oldest brother, Kevin, was a two-year starter at center for the Aggies (2008-09) and has played five seasons in the NFL entering 2015. Another brother, Jake, was a four-year starter and two-time All-American, and he was selected No. 6 overall in the 2014 NFL Draft by the Atlanta Falcons.
34. Jack Allen - Michigan State
Jack Allen - 66 Michigan State 6-2 295
2015: Played in the Senior Bowl. Named All-American by The Associated Press (first team), CBS Sports (first team), SI.com (first team), Football Writers Association of America (second team), Phil Steele (second team), USA TODAY (second team) and Walter Camp Football Foundation (second team). Back-to-back first-team All-Big Ten selection by the coaches and media. Also named first-team All-Big Ten by The Associated Press, Athlon Sports, BTN.com, ESPN.com and Phil Steele. Named one of three finalists for the Rimington Trophy (nation’s most outstanding center). Started 12 games at center. Collected 77 knockdowns during the regular season. Finished the season ranked No. 12 in ESPN.com’s Big Ten postseason player rankings. Started the first six games at center; missed the Michigan and Indiana games with a lower leg injury he suffered in the Rutgers game in Week 6; returned to the starting lineup in Week 9 vs. Nebraska. Also played at left tackle vs. Purdue and Rutgers due to injuries along the offensive line. Helped the Spartans accumulate 174 yards on the ground in the Big Ten Championship Game against the nation’s sixth-ranked rushing defense in No. 4 Iowa in the victory over the Hawkeyes; on MSU’s game-winning, 22-play touchdown drive in the fourth quarter, played multiple positions, including center, tight end and fullback. Graded out at an All-America level in the win over Penn State on Senior Day in his last appearance at Spartan Stadium; led the team with 10 knockdowns and rushed for a 9-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter. Led the Spartans with nine knockdowns at Ohio State as the Spartans rushed for 203 yards and ended the second-ranked Buckeyes’ 23-game winning streak. Credited with six knockdowns and delivered a Big Ten Championship grade vs. Maryland; named Spartan Offensive Player of the Week against the Terrapins. Graded out at a Big Ten Championship level and led the Spartans with 12 knockdowns, including four dominators, while playing 76 snaps in his return to the starting lineup at Nebraska. Started at center but also played at left tackle at Rutgers. Played a game-high 67 snaps and started at center in the Purdue game, but was forced to play left tackle against the Boilermakers following a second quarter season-ending injury to Dennis Finley; produced a winning grade while playing left tackle for the first time in a game during his career. Named Spartan unsung hero of the game on offense vs. Purdue. Played a game-high 58 snaps, tallied nine knockdowns, and delivered a winning grade vs. Central Michigan; named Spartan Offensive Player of the Week. Had eight knockdowns and posted a winning grade in MSU’s win over No. 7 Oregon. Graded out at a Big Ten Championship level and had eight knockdowns in the season opener at Western Michigan.
2014: Named first-team All-American by USA TODAY, becoming just the fourth Spartan center to earn first-team All-America honors, joining Dick Tamburo (1952), Dan Currie (1957) and Dave Behrman (1962). Also the first Spartan offensive lineman to garner first-team All-America status since Flozell Adams and Scott Shaw in 1997. In addition, was selected a third-team All-American by The Associated Press and fourth-team All-American by Athlon Sports and Phil Steele. Honorable mention All-American by SI.com. Named one of six finalists for the Rimington Trophy (nation's most outstanding center). Named first-team All-Big Ten by the coaches and media. MSU's first All-Big Ten First Team center since Jason Strayhorn in 1998. Also named first-team All-Big Ten by ESPN.com, Athlon Sports and Phil Steele. Offensive recipient of MSU's Up Front Award (most outstanding lineman). Academic All-Big Ten honoree for the third straight year. Started 11 of MSU's 13 games at center. Didn't allow a sack all season. Ranked second on the team with 80 knockdowns and led team with 17.5 dominators during the regular season. Named to The Associated Press and SI.com All-Bowl Team after MSU gained 552 total yards and 238 rushing yards - both the second-highest totals in Spartan bowl history - as the Spartans defeated No. 5 Baylor in the 2015 Cotton Bowl Classic, 42-41. Also named to the ESPN.com Big Ten All-Bowl Team and BTN.com All-Big Ten Postseason Team. Had 11 knockdowns in the regular-season finale at Penn State, including three dominators, and was named the Spartan Offensive Player of the Week. Recorded five knockdowns at Maryland, including three dominators. Tallied 9.5 knockdowns vs. No. 14 Ohio State. Compiled a career-best 12.5 knockdowns in the win over Michigan, including four dominators. Did not play at Indiana due to an injury. Recorded a team-best nine knockdowns vs. No. 19 Nebraska. Had his streak of 15 consecutive starts snapped as he missed the Wyoming game due to an ankle injury. Named Spartan Offensive Lineman of the Week after leading team with nine knockdowns in win over Eastern Michigan as MSU rushed for 336 yards. Named the fourth game captain vs. Oregon. Produced 10 knockdowns in the season opener vs. Jacksonville State, as MSU amassed 565 total yards.
2013: Started the last 12 games at center. Named second-team All-Big Ten by the media. Named honorable mention All-Big Ten by the coaches. Academic All-Big Ten honoree for the second-straight year. Recipient of MSU's Outstanding Underclass Lineman Award (offense). Ranked third on the team with 68 knockdowns in the regular season. His 17.5 dominators in the regular season ranked second on the team. Named to the ESPN.com Big Ten All-Bowl Team for his performance in the victory over No. 5 Stanford in the 100th Rose Bowl Game. Produced a team-best seven knockdowns vs. No. 2 Ohio State in Big Ten Championship Game. Had 9.5 knockdowns, including two dominators, at Northwestern. Produced nine knockdowns in win over No. 23 Michigan. Named Spartan Lineman of the Week after posting six knockdowns, including two dominators, vs. Purdue. Recorded a career-best 10 knockdowns at Iowa, including 5.5 dominators, while playing 78 snaps. Returned to the starting lineup at center in Week 3 vs. Youngstown State with Travis Jackson sidelined with an injury. Recorded six knockdowns in 41 snaps vs. Youngstown State. Missed the first two games of the 2013 season (vs. Western Michigan and South Florida) with turf toe.
2012: Started 12 games in 2012 as a red-shirt freshman (seven at center; five at left guard) and saw action in all 13 contests. Named Freshman All-American by the Football Writers Association of America (first team), Sporting News (first team) and CollegeFootballNews.com (second team). Also a Big Ten All-Freshman Team selection by ESPN.com and BTN.com. Winner of MSU's Outstanding Underclass Lineman Award. Versatile lineman started at center vs. Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin, Nebraska, Northwestern, Minnesota and TCU, and at left guard against Boise State, Central Michigan, Eastern Michigan, Ohio State and Iowa. Moved to center midway through the year following season-ending injury to Travis Jackson. Played 925 out of a possible 957 offensive snaps (97 percent), ranking behind only offensive guard Chris McDonald (in total plays). Ranked second on the team with 59 knockdowns, including a team-leading 14 dominators. Turned in perhaps his top performance of the season in MSU's 17-16 victory over TCU in the Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl, producing nine knockdowns, including one dominator, and helping spring Le'Veon Bell for 145 yards on 32 carries against the Horned Frogs; TCU entered the game ranked 10th in the NCAA Football Subdivision in rushing defense, allowing just 103.9 yards per game. Started at left guard in his collegiate debut against No. 24 Boise State . . . Academic All-Big Ten selection.
2011 SEASON: Redshirted. Named Scout Team Co-Offensive Player of the Week vs. Florida Atlantic.
High School: PrepStar All-American. Ranked among the nation's top centers by Scouts.com (No. 7) and Scouts, Inc. (No. 10). Rated among the Top 25 seniors in Illinois by Rivals.com (No. 24). Three-year starter for Coach Mike DiMatteo at Hinsdale Central High School in Illinois. Class 8A all-state selection as a senior by the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association and Chicago Tribune. Two-time all-conference pick. Selected West Suburban Silver Co-Offensive Lineman of the Year in 2010 after averaging 87 percent on his blocking assignments. Two-way player also saw action at nose tackle. Posted 20 tackles (19 solos, 1 assist) in 2010, including a career-best six stops - all solos - vs. Wheaton-Warrenville South. Earned DuPage County all-area honors as a junior. Anchored an offensive line that helped the Red Devils average 435.8 total yards in 2009, including 239.5 rushing yards per game (also scored 31 rushing touchdowns). Registered 18 tackles (16 solos, 2 assists) as a junior, including two sacks (18 yards) and a fumble recovery. Made a season-high five tackles vs. Glenbard West. Three-time all-state and all-conference wrestler. Won Illinois Class 3A wrestling title at 285 pounds as a senior. Set then school single-season records for wins (46) and near falls (29) in 2011, Graduated as Hinsdale Central's all-time leader in career wins (143). Finished second in the state at 285 pounds in 2010 and second at 215 pounds in 2009.
Personal: Son of John and Leslie Allen. His brother Brian is a freshman offensive lineman on the Spartans. Born Sept. 24, 1992. Majoring in hospitality business.
2015: Played in the Senior Bowl. Named All-American by The Associated Press (first team), CBS Sports (first team), SI.com (first team), Football Writers Association of America (second team), Phil Steele (second team), USA TODAY (second team) and Walter Camp Football Foundation (second team). Back-to-back first-team All-Big Ten selection by the coaches and media. Also named first-team All-Big Ten by The Associated Press, Athlon Sports, BTN.com, ESPN.com and Phil Steele. Named one of three finalists for the Rimington Trophy (nation’s most outstanding center). Started 12 games at center. Collected 77 knockdowns during the regular season. Finished the season ranked No. 12 in ESPN.com’s Big Ten postseason player rankings. Started the first six games at center; missed the Michigan and Indiana games with a lower leg injury he suffered in the Rutgers game in Week 6; returned to the starting lineup in Week 9 vs. Nebraska. Also played at left tackle vs. Purdue and Rutgers due to injuries along the offensive line. Helped the Spartans accumulate 174 yards on the ground in the Big Ten Championship Game against the nation’s sixth-ranked rushing defense in No. 4 Iowa in the victory over the Hawkeyes; on MSU’s game-winning, 22-play touchdown drive in the fourth quarter, played multiple positions, including center, tight end and fullback. Graded out at an All-America level in the win over Penn State on Senior Day in his last appearance at Spartan Stadium; led the team with 10 knockdowns and rushed for a 9-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter. Led the Spartans with nine knockdowns at Ohio State as the Spartans rushed for 203 yards and ended the second-ranked Buckeyes’ 23-game winning streak. Credited with six knockdowns and delivered a Big Ten Championship grade vs. Maryland; named Spartan Offensive Player of the Week against the Terrapins. Graded out at a Big Ten Championship level and led the Spartans with 12 knockdowns, including four dominators, while playing 76 snaps in his return to the starting lineup at Nebraska. Started at center but also played at left tackle at Rutgers. Played a game-high 67 snaps and started at center in the Purdue game, but was forced to play left tackle against the Boilermakers following a second quarter season-ending injury to Dennis Finley; produced a winning grade while playing left tackle for the first time in a game during his career. Named Spartan unsung hero of the game on offense vs. Purdue. Played a game-high 58 snaps, tallied nine knockdowns, and delivered a winning grade vs. Central Michigan; named Spartan Offensive Player of the Week. Had eight knockdowns and posted a winning grade in MSU’s win over No. 7 Oregon. Graded out at a Big Ten Championship level and had eight knockdowns in the season opener at Western Michigan.
2014: Named first-team All-American by USA TODAY, becoming just the fourth Spartan center to earn first-team All-America honors, joining Dick Tamburo (1952), Dan Currie (1957) and Dave Behrman (1962). Also the first Spartan offensive lineman to garner first-team All-America status since Flozell Adams and Scott Shaw in 1997. In addition, was selected a third-team All-American by The Associated Press and fourth-team All-American by Athlon Sports and Phil Steele. Honorable mention All-American by SI.com. Named one of six finalists for the Rimington Trophy (nation's most outstanding center). Named first-team All-Big Ten by the coaches and media. MSU's first All-Big Ten First Team center since Jason Strayhorn in 1998. Also named first-team All-Big Ten by ESPN.com, Athlon Sports and Phil Steele. Offensive recipient of MSU's Up Front Award (most outstanding lineman). Academic All-Big Ten honoree for the third straight year. Started 11 of MSU's 13 games at center. Didn't allow a sack all season. Ranked second on the team with 80 knockdowns and led team with 17.5 dominators during the regular season. Named to The Associated Press and SI.com All-Bowl Team after MSU gained 552 total yards and 238 rushing yards - both the second-highest totals in Spartan bowl history - as the Spartans defeated No. 5 Baylor in the 2015 Cotton Bowl Classic, 42-41. Also named to the ESPN.com Big Ten All-Bowl Team and BTN.com All-Big Ten Postseason Team. Had 11 knockdowns in the regular-season finale at Penn State, including three dominators, and was named the Spartan Offensive Player of the Week. Recorded five knockdowns at Maryland, including three dominators. Tallied 9.5 knockdowns vs. No. 14 Ohio State. Compiled a career-best 12.5 knockdowns in the win over Michigan, including four dominators. Did not play at Indiana due to an injury. Recorded a team-best nine knockdowns vs. No. 19 Nebraska. Had his streak of 15 consecutive starts snapped as he missed the Wyoming game due to an ankle injury. Named Spartan Offensive Lineman of the Week after leading team with nine knockdowns in win over Eastern Michigan as MSU rushed for 336 yards. Named the fourth game captain vs. Oregon. Produced 10 knockdowns in the season opener vs. Jacksonville State, as MSU amassed 565 total yards.
2013: Started the last 12 games at center. Named second-team All-Big Ten by the media. Named honorable mention All-Big Ten by the coaches. Academic All-Big Ten honoree for the second-straight year. Recipient of MSU's Outstanding Underclass Lineman Award (offense). Ranked third on the team with 68 knockdowns in the regular season. His 17.5 dominators in the regular season ranked second on the team. Named to the ESPN.com Big Ten All-Bowl Team for his performance in the victory over No. 5 Stanford in the 100th Rose Bowl Game. Produced a team-best seven knockdowns vs. No. 2 Ohio State in Big Ten Championship Game. Had 9.5 knockdowns, including two dominators, at Northwestern. Produced nine knockdowns in win over No. 23 Michigan. Named Spartan Lineman of the Week after posting six knockdowns, including two dominators, vs. Purdue. Recorded a career-best 10 knockdowns at Iowa, including 5.5 dominators, while playing 78 snaps. Returned to the starting lineup at center in Week 3 vs. Youngstown State with Travis Jackson sidelined with an injury. Recorded six knockdowns in 41 snaps vs. Youngstown State. Missed the first two games of the 2013 season (vs. Western Michigan and South Florida) with turf toe.
2012: Started 12 games in 2012 as a red-shirt freshman (seven at center; five at left guard) and saw action in all 13 contests. Named Freshman All-American by the Football Writers Association of America (first team), Sporting News (first team) and CollegeFootballNews.com (second team). Also a Big Ten All-Freshman Team selection by ESPN.com and BTN.com. Winner of MSU's Outstanding Underclass Lineman Award. Versatile lineman started at center vs. Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin, Nebraska, Northwestern, Minnesota and TCU, and at left guard against Boise State, Central Michigan, Eastern Michigan, Ohio State and Iowa. Moved to center midway through the year following season-ending injury to Travis Jackson. Played 925 out of a possible 957 offensive snaps (97 percent), ranking behind only offensive guard Chris McDonald (in total plays). Ranked second on the team with 59 knockdowns, including a team-leading 14 dominators. Turned in perhaps his top performance of the season in MSU's 17-16 victory over TCU in the Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl, producing nine knockdowns, including one dominator, and helping spring Le'Veon Bell for 145 yards on 32 carries against the Horned Frogs; TCU entered the game ranked 10th in the NCAA Football Subdivision in rushing defense, allowing just 103.9 yards per game. Started at left guard in his collegiate debut against No. 24 Boise State . . . Academic All-Big Ten selection.
2011 SEASON: Redshirted. Named Scout Team Co-Offensive Player of the Week vs. Florida Atlantic.
High School: PrepStar All-American. Ranked among the nation's top centers by Scouts.com (No. 7) and Scouts, Inc. (No. 10). Rated among the Top 25 seniors in Illinois by Rivals.com (No. 24). Three-year starter for Coach Mike DiMatteo at Hinsdale Central High School in Illinois. Class 8A all-state selection as a senior by the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association and Chicago Tribune. Two-time all-conference pick. Selected West Suburban Silver Co-Offensive Lineman of the Year in 2010 after averaging 87 percent on his blocking assignments. Two-way player also saw action at nose tackle. Posted 20 tackles (19 solos, 1 assist) in 2010, including a career-best six stops - all solos - vs. Wheaton-Warrenville South. Earned DuPage County all-area honors as a junior. Anchored an offensive line that helped the Red Devils average 435.8 total yards in 2009, including 239.5 rushing yards per game (also scored 31 rushing touchdowns). Registered 18 tackles (16 solos, 2 assists) as a junior, including two sacks (18 yards) and a fumble recovery. Made a season-high five tackles vs. Glenbard West. Three-time all-state and all-conference wrestler. Won Illinois Class 3A wrestling title at 285 pounds as a senior. Set then school single-season records for wins (46) and near falls (29) in 2011, Graduated as Hinsdale Central's all-time leader in career wins (143). Finished second in the state at 285 pounds in 2010 and second at 215 pounds in 2009.
Personal: Son of John and Leslie Allen. His brother Brian is a freshman offensive lineman on the Spartans. Born Sept. 24, 1992. Majoring in hospitality business.
35. Andrew Reue - Rice
Andrew Reue - 73 Rice 6-4 295
2015: Played in 11 games. Named All-Conference USA First Team. Missed 1 game with a leg injury.
2014: Started all 13 games last season at guard.
2013: Started the first nine games at guard and 10 of the first 11.
2012: Saw extensive playing time during the year as a reserve and was prepared to answer the call when Drew Carroll was lost for the final three games of the season. Stepped in as the starter at right guard vs. SMU and was back in the lineup in the finale at UTEP as well as vs. Air Force in the Armed Forces Bowl.
2011: Redshirted.
High School: Attended St. Michaels Academy in Texas. TAPPS Division I All State and All District selection as a senior for coach Ed McCabe at St. Michaels. Crusaders reached the state semifinals in his senior year after advancing to the quarterfinals as a junior. All-district pick as a junior and second-team all-district as a sophomore. Competed in track as the Crusaders won state titles in both his junior and senior year. Academic All-State selection. Eagle Scout. Student Council vice president and a member of the National Honor Society.
Personal: Andrew David Reue. Born: Feb. 24, 1993 at Austin. Parents: David and Susan Reue, Austin (one sister). Rice major: Economics/Sport Management. Rice College: Brown.
2015: Played in 11 games. Named All-Conference USA First Team. Missed 1 game with a leg injury.
2014: Started all 13 games last season at guard.
2013: Started the first nine games at guard and 10 of the first 11.
2012: Saw extensive playing time during the year as a reserve and was prepared to answer the call when Drew Carroll was lost for the final three games of the season. Stepped in as the starter at right guard vs. SMU and was back in the lineup in the finale at UTEP as well as vs. Air Force in the Armed Forces Bowl.
2011: Redshirted.
High School: Attended St. Michaels Academy in Texas. TAPPS Division I All State and All District selection as a senior for coach Ed McCabe at St. Michaels. Crusaders reached the state semifinals in his senior year after advancing to the quarterfinals as a junior. All-district pick as a junior and second-team all-district as a sophomore. Competed in track as the Crusaders won state titles in both his junior and senior year. Academic All-State selection. Eagle Scout. Student Council vice president and a member of the National Honor Society.
Personal: Andrew David Reue. Born: Feb. 24, 1993 at Austin. Parents: David and Susan Reue, Austin (one sister). Rice major: Economics/Sport Management. Rice College: Brown.
36. Nick Beamish - Central Michigan
Nick Beamish - 54 Central Michigan 6-3 310
2015: 2015 All-MAC Conference First Team. Played in 13 games.
2014: Started all 13 games at center and has started every game of his CMU career (38 games). Earned First Team All-MAC honors. Named to the Rimington Trophy Fall Watch List. Named to Phil Steele’s Preseason All-MAC Second Team.
2013: Named to Phil Steele's Preseason All-MAC Second Team. Started all 12 games at center, extending his start streak to 25 consecutive.
2012: Named CMU Offensive Rookie of the Year. Started all 13 games at center. Part of an offense that averaged 6.2 yards per play, second best in the MAC, produced nearly 400 yards of offense per game, and scored 30 more points in 10 games. Helped anchor an offensive line that allowed just 15 sacks, which ranked No. 17 nationally. Helped pave the way for running back Zurlon Tipton to rush for 1,492 yards and 19 touchdowns, the second highest total ever by a Chippewa. Protected quarterback Ryan Radcliff as he threw for 3,000-plus yards for the third consecutive season (3,158) and posted the best touchdown-to-interception ratio of his career (23-9).
2011: Redshirted.
High School: Attended Riverview Community High School in Michigan. Ranked No. 43 on the Detroit News Blue Chip list and No. 46 on the Detroit Free Press Fab 50. Selected to play in 2011 MHSFCA East-West All-Star Game. Earned All-Metro West accolades from the Detroit Free Press and Detroit News. All-conference first team center and all-conference second team defensive end in 2010. As a defensive end, credited with 73 tackles, including seven for a loss of yardage, in 2010. All-conference honorable mention center as a junior. Three-year starter. Also earned two varsity letters in basketball and four in golf.
Personal: Major: Sport Studies (3.22 GPA).
2015: 2015 All-MAC Conference First Team. Played in 13 games.
2014: Started all 13 games at center and has started every game of his CMU career (38 games). Earned First Team All-MAC honors. Named to the Rimington Trophy Fall Watch List. Named to Phil Steele’s Preseason All-MAC Second Team.
2013: Named to Phil Steele's Preseason All-MAC Second Team. Started all 12 games at center, extending his start streak to 25 consecutive.
2012: Named CMU Offensive Rookie of the Year. Started all 13 games at center. Part of an offense that averaged 6.2 yards per play, second best in the MAC, produced nearly 400 yards of offense per game, and scored 30 more points in 10 games. Helped anchor an offensive line that allowed just 15 sacks, which ranked No. 17 nationally. Helped pave the way for running back Zurlon Tipton to rush for 1,492 yards and 19 touchdowns, the second highest total ever by a Chippewa. Protected quarterback Ryan Radcliff as he threw for 3,000-plus yards for the third consecutive season (3,158) and posted the best touchdown-to-interception ratio of his career (23-9).
2011: Redshirted.
High School: Attended Riverview Community High School in Michigan. Ranked No. 43 on the Detroit News Blue Chip list and No. 46 on the Detroit Free Press Fab 50. Selected to play in 2011 MHSFCA East-West All-Star Game. Earned All-Metro West accolades from the Detroit Free Press and Detroit News. All-conference first team center and all-conference second team defensive end in 2010. As a defensive end, credited with 73 tackles, including seven for a loss of yardage, in 2010. All-conference honorable mention center as a junior. Three-year starter. Also earned two varsity letters in basketball and four in golf.
Personal: Major: Sport Studies (3.22 GPA).
37. Josh Mitchell - Oregon State
Josh Mitchell - 50 Oregon State 6-3 306
2015: Started all 12 games at center for the second straight season. Selected to the Pac-12 All-Conference Honorable Mention team. Named to the preseason Rimington Award Watch List. Was one of 12 players to participate in a special forces leadership development program at Camp Williams in Utah.
2014: Started all 12 games at center. Was the only offensive lineman to start all 12 games at the same position in 2014. Considered the team’s MVP on the offensive line. Missed the spring practice period while recovering from postseason shoulder surgery.
2013: Started fall camp as the primary backup at center and both guard spots. Made his first career start in the season opener against Eastern Washington. Also registered starts at Utah and at San Diego State. Played in all 13 games.
2012: One of five true freshmen to play, appearing in 10 games. Played primarily as part of the shield on the punt team. Was the top backup at guard and center.
High School: Attended Mount Si High School in Washington. Earned seven letters for the Wildcats; three in football and four in wrestling. Team captain as a senior. Rivals three-star athlete. First team All-KingCo Conference offensive tackle and defensive tackle. Named the league’s Lineman of the Year. 3A all-state first team offensive lineman. One of 22 players on the 2012 Seattle Times “Red Chip” list (top prospects in the state). Three-year letterman and part of the only class in Mount Si history to advance to the state playoffs all four years. State heavyweight wrestling champion in 2011 (27-3) and finished his career with a 76-14 overall record and more than 50 pins. Wrestling team captain as a junior and senior.
Personal: Born May 17, 1994 in Little Rock, Ark.. Son of Jeffrey and Rhonda Mitchell. Has three brothers, Taylor, Nick and Caleb, and one sister, Sara. Brother, Taylor plays football at Humboldt State. Brother, Nick is a quarterback at Oregon State. Member of National Honor Society and a regular on the honor roll. Member of the 100-Hour Community Service Club. Enjoys fishing and wrestling. Lists Brock Lesnar as his favorite athlete. Expects to graduate with a degree in sociology with an option in crime and justice in spring 2016.
2015: Started all 12 games at center for the second straight season. Selected to the Pac-12 All-Conference Honorable Mention team. Named to the preseason Rimington Award Watch List. Was one of 12 players to participate in a special forces leadership development program at Camp Williams in Utah.
2014: Started all 12 games at center. Was the only offensive lineman to start all 12 games at the same position in 2014. Considered the team’s MVP on the offensive line. Missed the spring practice period while recovering from postseason shoulder surgery.
2013: Started fall camp as the primary backup at center and both guard spots. Made his first career start in the season opener against Eastern Washington. Also registered starts at Utah and at San Diego State. Played in all 13 games.
2012: One of five true freshmen to play, appearing in 10 games. Played primarily as part of the shield on the punt team. Was the top backup at guard and center.
High School: Attended Mount Si High School in Washington. Earned seven letters for the Wildcats; three in football and four in wrestling. Team captain as a senior. Rivals three-star athlete. First team All-KingCo Conference offensive tackle and defensive tackle. Named the league’s Lineman of the Year. 3A all-state first team offensive lineman. One of 22 players on the 2012 Seattle Times “Red Chip” list (top prospects in the state). Three-year letterman and part of the only class in Mount Si history to advance to the state playoffs all four years. State heavyweight wrestling champion in 2011 (27-3) and finished his career with a 76-14 overall record and more than 50 pins. Wrestling team captain as a junior and senior.
Personal: Born May 17, 1994 in Little Rock, Ark.. Son of Jeffrey and Rhonda Mitchell. Has three brothers, Taylor, Nick and Caleb, and one sister, Sara. Brother, Taylor plays football at Humboldt State. Brother, Nick is a quarterback at Oregon State. Member of National Honor Society and a regular on the honor roll. Member of the 100-Hour Community Service Club. Enjoys fishing and wrestling. Lists Brock Lesnar as his favorite athlete. Expects to graduate with a degree in sociology with an option in crime and justice in spring 2016.
38. Jamison Lalk - Iowa State
Jamison Lalk - 76 Iowa State 6-6 311
2015: Second Team All-Big 12. ISU’s lynchpin on the offensive line, starting all 12 games after moving to center in fall camp. Paved the way for Mike Warren, who rushed for the fifth-best season total in school history with 1,339 yards. Behind Lalk, ISU averaged 182.0 yards rushing per game, the highest team total since 2000. Ended career with 31 starts.
2014: Played in all 12 games on the offensive line, starting 11 times. Played left guard throughout the season. Briefly moved to center in the North Dakota State game when Tom Farniok sat out the second half with an injury. Enters senior season with 19 career starts.
2013: First Team Academic All-Big 12. Tallied eight starts while appearing in nine games. Missed three games with a knee injury. Saw action at guard, but also played center while replacing the injured Tom Farniok.
2012: Saw action in all 13 games.
2011: Redshirted first season at Iowa State.
High School: Attended Council Buffs Abraham Lincoln High School in Iowa. Ranked eighth-best prospect in the state of Iowa by Rivals.com. Three-year letterwinner for CBAL. Two-year team captain. 2010 Iowa Newspaper Association and Des Moines Register Class 4A first-team all-state on the line. Caught 13 passes for 204 yards and five touchdowns. Also recorded 40 tackles, 12 for a loss and had a fumble recovery on defense. As a junior, caught 18 passes for 236 yards and three touchdowns. Recorded 43 tackles and a fumble recovery. Saw junior campaign cut short due to injury. As a sophomore, caught 14 passes for 144 yards and two touchdowns. On defense, recorded 35 tackles and 3.5 for loss. Coached by Justin Kammrad. Also competed in basketball and track and field at CBAL.
Personal: Born Dec. 7, 1992. Son of Lyman and Lori Lalk. Biology major.
2015: Second Team All-Big 12. ISU’s lynchpin on the offensive line, starting all 12 games after moving to center in fall camp. Paved the way for Mike Warren, who rushed for the fifth-best season total in school history with 1,339 yards. Behind Lalk, ISU averaged 182.0 yards rushing per game, the highest team total since 2000. Ended career with 31 starts.
2014: Played in all 12 games on the offensive line, starting 11 times. Played left guard throughout the season. Briefly moved to center in the North Dakota State game when Tom Farniok sat out the second half with an injury. Enters senior season with 19 career starts.
2013: First Team Academic All-Big 12. Tallied eight starts while appearing in nine games. Missed three games with a knee injury. Saw action at guard, but also played center while replacing the injured Tom Farniok.
2012: Saw action in all 13 games.
2011: Redshirted first season at Iowa State.
High School: Attended Council Buffs Abraham Lincoln High School in Iowa. Ranked eighth-best prospect in the state of Iowa by Rivals.com. Three-year letterwinner for CBAL. Two-year team captain. 2010 Iowa Newspaper Association and Des Moines Register Class 4A first-team all-state on the line. Caught 13 passes for 204 yards and five touchdowns. Also recorded 40 tackles, 12 for a loss and had a fumble recovery on defense. As a junior, caught 18 passes for 236 yards and three touchdowns. Recorded 43 tackles and a fumble recovery. Saw junior campaign cut short due to injury. As a sophomore, caught 14 passes for 144 yards and two touchdowns. On defense, recorded 35 tackles and 3.5 for loss. Coached by Justin Kammrad. Also competed in basketball and track and field at CBAL.
Personal: Born Dec. 7, 1992. Son of Lyman and Lori Lalk. Biology major.
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39. Angelo Mangiro - Penn State
Angelo Mangiro - 66 Penn State 6-3 321
2015: Played in 12 games.
2014: Awards: Named honorable-mention All-Big Ten. Named Richard Maginnis Memorial Award (outstanding offensive lineman) winner at the team’s 2014 banquet. Earned Academic All-Big Ten recognition for the third time in his career. Season: He started all 13 games in 2014 and made starts at two positions. Started 10 games at center and two at right tackle. Instrumental in protecting quarterback Christian Hackenberg in the passing game and blocking for the trio of successful running backs: Bill Belton, Akeel Lynch and Zach Zwinak. Helped Hackenberg amass 2,977 yards and 12 touchdowns, including six 200-yard passing games. UCF (8/30): Made his first career start in the Croke Park Classic in Dublin, Ireland. Helped the Nittany Lions compile 511 yards of total offense, including a school-record 454 yards passing by Hackenberg. Akron (9/6): Helped the Nittany Lions gain 425 yards of total offense, including 319 yards passing by Hackenberg, who broke the school record with 773 yards passing in consecutive games. At Rutgers (9/13): Protected Hackenberg, which allowed him to throw for 309 yards in the 13-10 come-from-behind win. Northwestern (9/27): Part of the O-Line unit that helped Hackenberg log his fourth 200-yard passing game of the season, as he threw for 216. Ohio State (10/25): Blocked for Hackenberg, who completed 31 passes for 224 yards, helping the Nittany Lions take the No. 13 Buckeyes to double-overtime. Maryland (11/1): Made the start at right tackle and guided the Nittany Lions to five scoring drives. At Indiana (11/8): Started at right tackle. Opened up holes for Belton’s 137-yard rushing effort, including a 92-yard touchdown run, the longest rushing touchdown in school history by one player. Temple (11/15): Started at left guard and helped Penn State rush for a season-high 254 yards, including 130 yards from Lynch and 92 yards from Belton. At Illinois (11/22): Returned to his center position. Blocked for Lynch, helping him gain a career-best 137 rushing yards with a rushing score. Michigan State (11/29): Started at center. Boston College (12/27): Helped Penn State’s offense to gain 453 total yards in the New Era Pinstripe Bowl victory at Yankee Stadium, including a school bowl record 371 yards through the air. Instrumental in helping Hackenberg break or tie nine Penn State bowl records with his 34-of-50, 371-yard, four-touchdown and zero-interception performance.
2013: Playing in all 12 games for the second consecutive season, Mangiro served as the offensive line's sixth man. He played at center and both guard positions, helping bolster the rotation and depth for the interior O-Line. Mangiro helped the Nittany Lions rush for 2,088 yards and throw for 3,110 yards, boosting quarterback Christian Hackenberg to Freshman All-America honors. Mangiro was named Academic All-Big Ten following the season.
2012: In his first season on the field, Mangiro worked his way up the depth chart to emerge as a top reserve at guard and center. He appeared in all 12 games and helped pave the way for 1,000-yard rusher Zach Zwinak and protected quarterback Matt McGloin during his record-setting campaign. Mangiro was among the program-record 28 Nittany Lions named to the Academic All-Big Ten team following the season.
2011: Redshirt season.
High School: Mangiro garnered all-conference, all-region and all-state honors as a senior for Coach Cosmo Lorusso at Roxbury High School in New Jersey. ESPN rated Mangiro the No. 2 offensive guard in the nation and he was a three-year captain for the football and basketball teams. He scored more than 1,000 career points on the hardwood. Mangiro maintained a 3.5 grade-point average throughout his high school career.
Personal: Full name is Angelo Mangiro. He is the son of Harry and Maria Mangiro and has two brothers, Santino and Vincenzo. Santino played football at William Paterson University. Mangiro is studying criminology. Born November 19, 1992 in Roxbury, N.J.
2015: Played in 12 games.
2014: Awards: Named honorable-mention All-Big Ten. Named Richard Maginnis Memorial Award (outstanding offensive lineman) winner at the team’s 2014 banquet. Earned Academic All-Big Ten recognition for the third time in his career. Season: He started all 13 games in 2014 and made starts at two positions. Started 10 games at center and two at right tackle. Instrumental in protecting quarterback Christian Hackenberg in the passing game and blocking for the trio of successful running backs: Bill Belton, Akeel Lynch and Zach Zwinak. Helped Hackenberg amass 2,977 yards and 12 touchdowns, including six 200-yard passing games. UCF (8/30): Made his first career start in the Croke Park Classic in Dublin, Ireland. Helped the Nittany Lions compile 511 yards of total offense, including a school-record 454 yards passing by Hackenberg. Akron (9/6): Helped the Nittany Lions gain 425 yards of total offense, including 319 yards passing by Hackenberg, who broke the school record with 773 yards passing in consecutive games. At Rutgers (9/13): Protected Hackenberg, which allowed him to throw for 309 yards in the 13-10 come-from-behind win. Northwestern (9/27): Part of the O-Line unit that helped Hackenberg log his fourth 200-yard passing game of the season, as he threw for 216. Ohio State (10/25): Blocked for Hackenberg, who completed 31 passes for 224 yards, helping the Nittany Lions take the No. 13 Buckeyes to double-overtime. Maryland (11/1): Made the start at right tackle and guided the Nittany Lions to five scoring drives. At Indiana (11/8): Started at right tackle. Opened up holes for Belton’s 137-yard rushing effort, including a 92-yard touchdown run, the longest rushing touchdown in school history by one player. Temple (11/15): Started at left guard and helped Penn State rush for a season-high 254 yards, including 130 yards from Lynch and 92 yards from Belton. At Illinois (11/22): Returned to his center position. Blocked for Lynch, helping him gain a career-best 137 rushing yards with a rushing score. Michigan State (11/29): Started at center. Boston College (12/27): Helped Penn State’s offense to gain 453 total yards in the New Era Pinstripe Bowl victory at Yankee Stadium, including a school bowl record 371 yards through the air. Instrumental in helping Hackenberg break or tie nine Penn State bowl records with his 34-of-50, 371-yard, four-touchdown and zero-interception performance.
2013: Playing in all 12 games for the second consecutive season, Mangiro served as the offensive line's sixth man. He played at center and both guard positions, helping bolster the rotation and depth for the interior O-Line. Mangiro helped the Nittany Lions rush for 2,088 yards and throw for 3,110 yards, boosting quarterback Christian Hackenberg to Freshman All-America honors. Mangiro was named Academic All-Big Ten following the season.
2012: In his first season on the field, Mangiro worked his way up the depth chart to emerge as a top reserve at guard and center. He appeared in all 12 games and helped pave the way for 1,000-yard rusher Zach Zwinak and protected quarterback Matt McGloin during his record-setting campaign. Mangiro was among the program-record 28 Nittany Lions named to the Academic All-Big Ten team following the season.
2011: Redshirt season.
High School: Mangiro garnered all-conference, all-region and all-state honors as a senior for Coach Cosmo Lorusso at Roxbury High School in New Jersey. ESPN rated Mangiro the No. 2 offensive guard in the nation and he was a three-year captain for the football and basketball teams. He scored more than 1,000 career points on the hardwood. Mangiro maintained a 3.5 grade-point average throughout his high school career.
Personal: Full name is Angelo Mangiro. He is the son of Harry and Maria Mangiro and has two brothers, Santino and Vincenzo. Santino played football at William Paterson University. Mangiro is studying criminology. Born November 19, 1992 in Roxbury, N.J.
40. Kyle Friend - Temple
Kyle Friend - 79 Temple 6-2 305
2015: Named 1st team All-American Athletic Conference. Played in the 2016 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl. Played in 10 games. Along with Tyler Matakevich, became the first three-time captain in program history. Started at center in first eight game this season, extending his team leading streak to 43 games played and 41 starts. That streak was broken when he missed a start at SMU with a knee injury. Part of senior class that defeated preseason conference favorite Cincinnati for the first time in four tries. Unit named to Joe Moore Award Honor Roll as top offensive line in the country (9/12). Game captain vs.Penn State, at East Carolina, #9 Notre Dame, UConn, at #19 Houston and for Boca Raton Bowl.
2014 : Team captain. Has played in 35 consecutive games, including a team-high 33 starts. One of the toughest players on the team. The Owls give single digit jerseys to their toughest players but NCAA rules prohibit O-linemen from wearing them preventing Friend and LT Dion Dawkins from being recognized in that fashion. Helped cut down sack total from 32 to 21.
2013: Was the only Owls’ lineman to start every game and the only offensive player to play every snap. One of five Owls to start all 12 games and just one of three on offense. Sophomore captain and one of the toughest and most respected guys on the team. Coach Rhule said that Friend would have been the first to wear single-digits (awarded to the toughest players on the team) if rules would allow offensive linemen to do so.
2012: One of 14 true freshmen to see game action and one of just four true freshmen to earn a starting role. One of just three true freshmen to play in every game. Also played on the field goal unit. Took over the starting role at center for an injured Sean Boyle at #12/10 Louisville. Joined the starting line-up at Penn State.
High School: Two-way lineman for coach Tim Rimpfel at Cumberland Valley HS in Pennsylvania. Selected to play in the 2012 Big 33 Game. 2010 and 2011 Associated Press All-State selection. 2011 Harrisburg Patriot-News first-team All-Area pick. 2011 Mid-Penn All-Conference selection and Defensive Player of the Year. Team won back-to-back district championships in 2009 and 2010. As a senior, played offensive guard. Also had 70 tackles on defense. Started at defensive tackle and guard as a junior. As a junior, had 95 tackles. As a sophomore, started on the defensive line. Also wrestled at heavyweight for three seasons. Had a 27-5 record as a junior, placing fourth in the district. Honor Roll student every semester. Attended the 2011 Temple Football Camp.
Personal: Born Kyle Allen Friend on 4/3/94 in Harrisburg, PA. Parents are Cindy and Mitch Friend. Has an older brother Travis (21) and younger sister Renae (17). Brother was a captain at Bucknell where he was a two-time All-Conference fullback. Business management major.
2015: Named 1st team All-American Athletic Conference. Played in the 2016 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl. Played in 10 games. Along with Tyler Matakevich, became the first three-time captain in program history. Started at center in first eight game this season, extending his team leading streak to 43 games played and 41 starts. That streak was broken when he missed a start at SMU with a knee injury. Part of senior class that defeated preseason conference favorite Cincinnati for the first time in four tries. Unit named to Joe Moore Award Honor Roll as top offensive line in the country (9/12). Game captain vs.Penn State, at East Carolina, #9 Notre Dame, UConn, at #19 Houston and for Boca Raton Bowl.
2014 : Team captain. Has played in 35 consecutive games, including a team-high 33 starts. One of the toughest players on the team. The Owls give single digit jerseys to their toughest players but NCAA rules prohibit O-linemen from wearing them preventing Friend and LT Dion Dawkins from being recognized in that fashion. Helped cut down sack total from 32 to 21.
2013: Was the only Owls’ lineman to start every game and the only offensive player to play every snap. One of five Owls to start all 12 games and just one of three on offense. Sophomore captain and one of the toughest and most respected guys on the team. Coach Rhule said that Friend would have been the first to wear single-digits (awarded to the toughest players on the team) if rules would allow offensive linemen to do so.
2012: One of 14 true freshmen to see game action and one of just four true freshmen to earn a starting role. One of just three true freshmen to play in every game. Also played on the field goal unit. Took over the starting role at center for an injured Sean Boyle at #12/10 Louisville. Joined the starting line-up at Penn State.
High School: Two-way lineman for coach Tim Rimpfel at Cumberland Valley HS in Pennsylvania. Selected to play in the 2012 Big 33 Game. 2010 and 2011 Associated Press All-State selection. 2011 Harrisburg Patriot-News first-team All-Area pick. 2011 Mid-Penn All-Conference selection and Defensive Player of the Year. Team won back-to-back district championships in 2009 and 2010. As a senior, played offensive guard. Also had 70 tackles on defense. Started at defensive tackle and guard as a junior. As a junior, had 95 tackles. As a sophomore, started on the defensive line. Also wrestled at heavyweight for three seasons. Had a 27-5 record as a junior, placing fourth in the district. Honor Roll student every semester. Attended the 2011 Temple Football Camp.
Personal: Born Kyle Allen Friend on 4/3/94 in Harrisburg, PA. Parents are Cindy and Mitch Friend. Has an older brother Travis (21) and younger sister Renae (17). Brother was a captain at Bucknell where he was a two-time All-Conference fullback. Business management major.
41. C.J. Struyk - East Carolina
C.J. Struyk - 50 East Carolina 6-2 295
2015: Played in 9 games.
2014: Appeared in four games -- N.C. Central, North Carolina, Cincinnati and Tulsa -- in a reserve role on the offensive line. Helped ECU's offense put up a school record 789 total yards (446/pass, 343/rush) against North Carolina. Member of an unit that surpassed 500 yards of total offense in all four games played in (582/N.C. Central, 789/North Carolina, 579/Cincinnati, 510/Tulsa). Helped provide block protection for two of Shane Carden's five 400-yard passing games (438 vs. Tar Heels, 425 vs. Bearcats).
2013: Started 11 of 13 games at center. Did not open the Florida Atlantic and Ohio (Beef `O' Brady's Bowl) contests. Also served as short snapper on all 26 field goal attempts and 66 PATs. Recorded one tackle (solo) against UAB. Regarded as a key member of an offensive unit that recorded 440 or more yards of total offense in 10 of 13 contests (six of 500-plus, two of 600-plus), with a season-high 625 against UAB. Helped provide running lanes for all four of Vintavious Cooper's 100-yard rushing performances, including a career-best 198 against Ohio as a reserve. Was a cog in a line that earned Beyond Sports Network Offensive Line-of-the-Week honors following North Carolina contest (603 yards on 101 plays). Played a vital role for a system that produced a 4,000-passer (4,139/Shane Carden), a 1,000-yard rusher (1,193/Cooper) and a 1,000-yard receiver (1,284/Justin Hardy). Assisted the Pirates to a No. 7 national rank in third down percentage (51.0), a No. 8 standing in scoring offense (40.2 ppg) and a No. 11 clip in passing offense (328.1 ypg).
2012: Played in 12 of 13 games as a redshirt freshman. Helped contribute to a block-free campaign as ECU connected on 50-of-50 extra-point conversions and 15-of-20 field goal tries.
2011: Did not experience any game action as a redshirt during true freshman year. Contributed to both offensive and special team scout units. Despite walk-on status, intent to enroll was publicly announced during National Signing Day festivities in February.
High School: Attended West Carteret High School in North Carolina. Started at center and as the long snapper as a senior, helping the Patriots to a 9-4 record and an appearance in the second round of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association 3AA state playoffs -- WCHS's first post-season appearance since 2004. Helped West Carteret to a 5-2 mark and third-place showing in the Coastal Conference. Selected to play for the North Carolina squad in the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas following senior season. Earned the starting nod at center for the contest and became just the fourth player from Carteret County to ever play in the game. A NCPreps.com 3A First-Team All-State and All-Coastal Conference selection following final campaign. Named the team's best offensive lineman and strongest man as a senior. Helped the Patriot offense average 31.1 points per contest during 2010 ... West Carteret went 5-6 during junior season and 3-8 as a sophomore. Wrestled for the Patriot program as a freshman and senior.
Personal: Full name is Curtis Roy Struyk, Jr., but prefers to go by C.J.. Born July 7, 1993 at Morehead City, N.C.. Father, Curtis, lettered as a defensive tackle for the Pirate football program in 1984 before a brief NFL career with the New York Giants. Lists hunting and fishing as favorite hobbies. Major is industrial distribution & logistics.
2015: Played in 9 games.
2014: Appeared in four games -- N.C. Central, North Carolina, Cincinnati and Tulsa -- in a reserve role on the offensive line. Helped ECU's offense put up a school record 789 total yards (446/pass, 343/rush) against North Carolina. Member of an unit that surpassed 500 yards of total offense in all four games played in (582/N.C. Central, 789/North Carolina, 579/Cincinnati, 510/Tulsa). Helped provide block protection for two of Shane Carden's five 400-yard passing games (438 vs. Tar Heels, 425 vs. Bearcats).
2013: Started 11 of 13 games at center. Did not open the Florida Atlantic and Ohio (Beef `O' Brady's Bowl) contests. Also served as short snapper on all 26 field goal attempts and 66 PATs. Recorded one tackle (solo) against UAB. Regarded as a key member of an offensive unit that recorded 440 or more yards of total offense in 10 of 13 contests (six of 500-plus, two of 600-plus), with a season-high 625 against UAB. Helped provide running lanes for all four of Vintavious Cooper's 100-yard rushing performances, including a career-best 198 against Ohio as a reserve. Was a cog in a line that earned Beyond Sports Network Offensive Line-of-the-Week honors following North Carolina contest (603 yards on 101 plays). Played a vital role for a system that produced a 4,000-passer (4,139/Shane Carden), a 1,000-yard rusher (1,193/Cooper) and a 1,000-yard receiver (1,284/Justin Hardy). Assisted the Pirates to a No. 7 national rank in third down percentage (51.0), a No. 8 standing in scoring offense (40.2 ppg) and a No. 11 clip in passing offense (328.1 ypg).
2012: Played in 12 of 13 games as a redshirt freshman. Helped contribute to a block-free campaign as ECU connected on 50-of-50 extra-point conversions and 15-of-20 field goal tries.
2011: Did not experience any game action as a redshirt during true freshman year. Contributed to both offensive and special team scout units. Despite walk-on status, intent to enroll was publicly announced during National Signing Day festivities in February.
High School: Attended West Carteret High School in North Carolina. Started at center and as the long snapper as a senior, helping the Patriots to a 9-4 record and an appearance in the second round of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association 3AA state playoffs -- WCHS's first post-season appearance since 2004. Helped West Carteret to a 5-2 mark and third-place showing in the Coastal Conference. Selected to play for the North Carolina squad in the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas following senior season. Earned the starting nod at center for the contest and became just the fourth player from Carteret County to ever play in the game. A NCPreps.com 3A First-Team All-State and All-Coastal Conference selection following final campaign. Named the team's best offensive lineman and strongest man as a senior. Helped the Patriot offense average 31.1 points per contest during 2010 ... West Carteret went 5-6 during junior season and 3-8 as a sophomore. Wrestled for the Patriot program as a freshman and senior.
Personal: Full name is Curtis Roy Struyk, Jr., but prefers to go by C.J.. Born July 7, 1993 at Morehead City, N.C.. Father, Curtis, lettered as a defensive tackle for the Pirate football program in 1984 before a brief NFL career with the New York Giants. Lists hunting and fishing as favorite hobbies. Major is industrial distribution & logistics.
42. Taylor Lasecki - SMU
Taylor Lasecki - 52 SMU 6-2 296
2015: Played in 12 games.
2014: Played and started 11 games - nine at center and two at right guard. Named to the 2014 Rimington Trophy Watch List.
2013: Played and started in all 12 games at center, extending his streak to 25-consecutive starts. Rimington Trophy Watch List.
2012: Named to the C-USA All-Freshman Team. Started all 13 games. Team posted top-10 school efforts in scoring, scoring average, total offense, passing yards, passing TDs, completions, attempts, completion percentage and first downs among others. Blocked for C-USA Offensive Player of the Year Zach Line.
2011: Redshirted.
High School: A three-star Rivals.com recruit. Named first-team All-District and second-team All-Collin County. Ranked No. 91 on the Dallas Morning News' All-Area list. Also competed in powerlifting, track and baseball. Attended Frisco High School in Dallas.
Personal: Hometown: Frisco, Texas
2015: Played in 12 games.
2014: Played and started 11 games - nine at center and two at right guard. Named to the 2014 Rimington Trophy Watch List.
2013: Played and started in all 12 games at center, extending his streak to 25-consecutive starts. Rimington Trophy Watch List.
2012: Named to the C-USA All-Freshman Team. Started all 13 games. Team posted top-10 school efforts in scoring, scoring average, total offense, passing yards, passing TDs, completions, attempts, completion percentage and first downs among others. Blocked for C-USA Offensive Player of the Year Zach Line.
2011: Redshirted.
High School: A three-star Rivals.com recruit. Named first-team All-District and second-team All-Collin County. Ranked No. 91 on the Dallas Morning News' All-Area list. Also competed in powerlifting, track and baseball. Attended Frisco High School in Dallas.
Personal: Hometown: Frisco, Texas
43. Siaosi Aiono - Utah
Siaosi Aiono - 60 Utah 6-2 310
2015: Played in 11 games. Missed 2 games with a right hand injury. Played in the Shrine Game. Started 10 games at center. Third among the offensive linemen with 671 plays in nine games (stats were not kept for the Colorado game). Third on the team in cuts (14). Tied season high with three cuts against both Cal and Arizona State. Played season-high 92 snaps at Arizona with three cuts.
2014: Played and started in 12 games at center. Allowed just one sack in 747 regular-season plays (stats were not kept for the Las Vegas Bowl). Had 15 cuts. Six cuts against UCLA was tied for the team season high.
2013: Played in 10 games with eight starts at right tackle. 648 plays, two cuts and seven knockdowns. Four knockdowns against BYU. Lettered.
2012: Played in six games, including the final five games of the season. Played in three games on the offensive line (Arizona State, Cal and Washington State). 26 total plays on the line. Season-high 17 plays against Arizona State. Lettered.
2011: Redshirt.
High School: First-team all-Sierra League, Second-team all-state. 2010 Nike Camp offensive line MVP. Attended South Hills HS (Calif.) as team captain. Also lettered in track.
Personal: Son of Mac and Rita Aiono. One brother and three sisters. Married (Gabriella) with a son Sean. Enjoys playing the ukulele. Sociology major will receive his bachelor's degree in December. Full name is Tauti Siaosi Aiono (pronounced see-oh-see eye-oh-no). California native was born May 15, 1993 in Salt Lake City.
2015: Played in 11 games. Missed 2 games with a right hand injury. Played in the Shrine Game. Started 10 games at center. Third among the offensive linemen with 671 plays in nine games (stats were not kept for the Colorado game). Third on the team in cuts (14). Tied season high with three cuts against both Cal and Arizona State. Played season-high 92 snaps at Arizona with three cuts.
2014: Played and started in 12 games at center. Allowed just one sack in 747 regular-season plays (stats were not kept for the Las Vegas Bowl). Had 15 cuts. Six cuts against UCLA was tied for the team season high.
2013: Played in 10 games with eight starts at right tackle. 648 plays, two cuts and seven knockdowns. Four knockdowns against BYU. Lettered.
2012: Played in six games, including the final five games of the season. Played in three games on the offensive line (Arizona State, Cal and Washington State). 26 total plays on the line. Season-high 17 plays against Arizona State. Lettered.
2011: Redshirt.
High School: First-team all-Sierra League, Second-team all-state. 2010 Nike Camp offensive line MVP. Attended South Hills HS (Calif.) as team captain. Also lettered in track.
Personal: Son of Mac and Rita Aiono. One brother and three sisters. Married (Gabriella) with a son Sean. Enjoys playing the ukulele. Sociology major will receive his bachelor's degree in December. Full name is Tauti Siaosi Aiono (pronounced see-oh-see eye-oh-no). California native was born May 15, 1993 in Salt Lake City.
45. Andrew Bohan - Akron
Andrew Bohan - 77 Akron 6-3 290
2015: Played in 12 games.
2014: CoSIDA Academic All-America nominee. MAC Distinguished Scholar Athlete. Academic All-MAC. Saw action in all 12 games. Played right guard as well as on the punt and field goal kicking units.
2013: Appeared in all 12 games. Saw time on the offensive line and on special teams. Posted two special teams tackles, including one solo stop. Named Akron's Weight Room Warrior on special teams.
2012: Played in three games. Saw the field at FIU, versus Morgan State, and at Ohio. Member of a front line that supported an offense ranked first in the Mid-American Conference and 16th nationally in passing (312.8 ypg), and sixth in the league and 45th in the country in total offense (427.2 ypg). Was given the team's freshman class Academic Award.
2011: Redshirted.
High School: All-Ohio Third Team honoree and a team captain at Avon Lake HS. Was a two-way starter as a senior. Winner of Lombardi Award (most valuable offensive lineman) in Avon County. Selected to play in the Ohio North-South Game. Recorded 36 tackles, two sacks and four fumble recoveries (one for a touchdown). Won conference championships as a sophomore, junior and senior. Was named the county's most outstanding offensive player as a junior and was the Mike Medders Outstanding Offensive Lineman recipient as a senior. Returned an interception for a touchdown as a freshman. Also played basketball and ran track. Led the Shoremen basketball team to a district championship and a State Sweet 16 appearance as a junior. Also placed third in the conference in the discus. Member of the honor society and president of the Spanish Club. Was named to the Academic All-Ohio team as a senior. Member of the National Honor Society.
Personal: Born Aug. 29, 1992. Son of John and Connie Bohan. Has one younger sister, Christine. Father was a high jumper at Minnesota from 1973-77. Electrical engineering major.
2015: Played in 12 games.
2014: CoSIDA Academic All-America nominee. MAC Distinguished Scholar Athlete. Academic All-MAC. Saw action in all 12 games. Played right guard as well as on the punt and field goal kicking units.
2013: Appeared in all 12 games. Saw time on the offensive line and on special teams. Posted two special teams tackles, including one solo stop. Named Akron's Weight Room Warrior on special teams.
2012: Played in three games. Saw the field at FIU, versus Morgan State, and at Ohio. Member of a front line that supported an offense ranked first in the Mid-American Conference and 16th nationally in passing (312.8 ypg), and sixth in the league and 45th in the country in total offense (427.2 ypg). Was given the team's freshman class Academic Award.
2011: Redshirted.
High School: All-Ohio Third Team honoree and a team captain at Avon Lake HS. Was a two-way starter as a senior. Winner of Lombardi Award (most valuable offensive lineman) in Avon County. Selected to play in the Ohio North-South Game. Recorded 36 tackles, two sacks and four fumble recoveries (one for a touchdown). Won conference championships as a sophomore, junior and senior. Was named the county's most outstanding offensive player as a junior and was the Mike Medders Outstanding Offensive Lineman recipient as a senior. Returned an interception for a touchdown as a freshman. Also played basketball and ran track. Led the Shoremen basketball team to a district championship and a State Sweet 16 appearance as a junior. Also placed third in the conference in the discus. Member of the honor society and president of the Spanish Club. Was named to the Academic All-Ohio team as a senior. Member of the National Honor Society.
Personal: Born Aug. 29, 1992. Son of John and Connie Bohan. Has one younger sister, Christine. Father was a high jumper at Minnesota from 1973-77. Electrical engineering major.
46. Matt Sparks - Massachusetts
Matt Sparks - 78 Massachusetts 6-4 300
2015: Played in 11 games.
2014: Distinguished MAC Scholar-Athlete. MAC All-Academic Team. Capital One Academic All-District. Was the starting center in 10 contests as the Minutemen averaged 27.3 points and 421.1 total offensive yards as a team in 2014. Helped create holes for the run game, which produced 109.3 yards on average while providing time for the quarterback unit to toss for 311.8 yards per game through the air, the 10th-most in NCAA Division I FBS through statistics available on Dec. 4. Was the center for UMass when the Minutemen totaled 346 yards of offense at Vanderbilt (9/13). Anchored the offensive line when quarterback Blake Frohnapfel threw for a MAC and UMass record 589 yards to go with five touchdowns against Bowling Green (9/27). Organized the line as the center when UMass tallied 554 yards of offense and 41 points at Miami (Ohio) on Oct. 4.. Missed the game at Kent State (10/11) due to injury. Returned during the win over Eastern Michigan (10/18) as a reserve center and served as the starting center at Toledo (10/25).
2013: Started 11 of the 12 games he played in. Held the role of center on the offensive line. Helped to lead the offensive line group which excelled in pass protection with just 16 sacks allowed over the 12-game schedule. UMass was tied for fifth in the league for fewest sacks allowed in 2013. Also helped the run game improve in year two at the Football Bowl Subdivision as UMass rushed for over 1,500 yards on the ground and averaged 125.2 yards per game in 2013 compared to 1,075 yards rushing and an 89.6 per game average in 2012. Was the starting center for the Minutemen in the season-opening contest at No. 23 Wisconsin (8/31). Appeared against Maine (9/7) and started at Kansas State (9/14). Added more starts at center against Vanderbilt (9/21) and Bowling Green (10/5). Was the center when UMass totaled 376 yards of offense in the win over Miami (Ohio) on Oct. 12. Continued as the starting center at Buffalo (10/19) and against Western Michigan (10/26). Helped Lorenzo Woodley rush for 163 yards and a touchdown against No. 17/21 Northern Illinois (11/2).
2012: Played in six games, starting three on the offensive line. First snaps with the Minutemen came at No. 17 Michigan (9/15). Also made appearances against Western Michigan (10/6), Bowling Green (10/20), Vanderbilt (10/27), Northern Illinois (11/3) and Buffalo (11/17).
High School: Attended Punahou School in Hawaii. Named to the 2011 ESPN High School All-Hawaii Football Team. Earned first team all-conference honors under head coach Kale Anae at The Punahou School.
Personal: Matthew Steven Sparks. Born November 25, 1994 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Son of Cary and Heidi Sparks. Brother of Jacob and Rachael. Majoring in engineering.
2015: Played in 11 games.
2014: Distinguished MAC Scholar-Athlete. MAC All-Academic Team. Capital One Academic All-District. Was the starting center in 10 contests as the Minutemen averaged 27.3 points and 421.1 total offensive yards as a team in 2014. Helped create holes for the run game, which produced 109.3 yards on average while providing time for the quarterback unit to toss for 311.8 yards per game through the air, the 10th-most in NCAA Division I FBS through statistics available on Dec. 4. Was the center for UMass when the Minutemen totaled 346 yards of offense at Vanderbilt (9/13). Anchored the offensive line when quarterback Blake Frohnapfel threw for a MAC and UMass record 589 yards to go with five touchdowns against Bowling Green (9/27). Organized the line as the center when UMass tallied 554 yards of offense and 41 points at Miami (Ohio) on Oct. 4.. Missed the game at Kent State (10/11) due to injury. Returned during the win over Eastern Michigan (10/18) as a reserve center and served as the starting center at Toledo (10/25).
2013: Started 11 of the 12 games he played in. Held the role of center on the offensive line. Helped to lead the offensive line group which excelled in pass protection with just 16 sacks allowed over the 12-game schedule. UMass was tied for fifth in the league for fewest sacks allowed in 2013. Also helped the run game improve in year two at the Football Bowl Subdivision as UMass rushed for over 1,500 yards on the ground and averaged 125.2 yards per game in 2013 compared to 1,075 yards rushing and an 89.6 per game average in 2012. Was the starting center for the Minutemen in the season-opening contest at No. 23 Wisconsin (8/31). Appeared against Maine (9/7) and started at Kansas State (9/14). Added more starts at center against Vanderbilt (9/21) and Bowling Green (10/5). Was the center when UMass totaled 376 yards of offense in the win over Miami (Ohio) on Oct. 12. Continued as the starting center at Buffalo (10/19) and against Western Michigan (10/26). Helped Lorenzo Woodley rush for 163 yards and a touchdown against No. 17/21 Northern Illinois (11/2).
2012: Played in six games, starting three on the offensive line. First snaps with the Minutemen came at No. 17 Michigan (9/15). Also made appearances against Western Michigan (10/6), Bowling Green (10/20), Vanderbilt (10/27), Northern Illinois (11/3) and Buffalo (11/17).
High School: Attended Punahou School in Hawaii. Named to the 2011 ESPN High School All-Hawaii Football Team. Earned first team all-conference honors under head coach Kale Anae at The Punahou School.
Personal: Matthew Steven Sparks. Born November 25, 1994 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Son of Cary and Heidi Sparks. Brother of Jacob and Rachael. Majoring in engineering.
47. Dalton Bennett - Troy
Dalton Bennett - 69 Troy 6-3 292
2015: Named to the Sun-Belt All-Star Second Team. Played in 12 games.
2014: Finished the year with over 30 knockdown blocks and graded out at 86.5 percent. Enters his senior season with starts in 24 consecutive games. Played a season-high 69 snaps at South Alabama and graded out at 91 percent. Dominated Idaho’s defensive line as he recorded eight knockdown blocks and graded out at 95 percent. Allowed just one sack after the second game of the season. Key piece of an offensive line that protected for NCAA record-setting quarterback Brandon Silvers; Silvers set the NCAA FBS record for completion percentage by a freshman as he completed 191 of his 271 pass attempts (70.5 percent). Named to the All-Sun Belt Team as an honorable mention selection.
2013: Started all 12 games for the Trojans with six starts at right guard before moving to left tackle for the final six games of the season; it was the first 12 starts of his career. Graded out at over 82 percent on the season with 32 knockdown blocks. Allowed just half a sack all season. Posted a season-high 91 grade in 64 snaps at Ole Miss. Had a season-high 6.5 knockdown blocks at Louisiana-Lafayette. Played 102 snaps at Georgia State. After four straight grades in the 70s to open the season, did not post a grade under 80 the remainder of the year. 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): Played in all 12 games both on the offensive line and special teams. Played 89 total snaps on the line and finished the season with a 76.7 percent grade. Played a season-high 36 snaps against FIU … Played 21 snaps against Mississippi State and 13 snaps against Navy. Finished the year with four knockdown blocks and allowed just one sack.
2011 (Freshman): Redshirted.
High School: Played in 10 games on the offensive line for Marianna High School in Florida in 2009 with 10 starts. Also saw time on the defensive line. On defense as a junior, recorded 87 tackles and nine sacks. Posted 62 tackles and four sacks as a senior. Also recruited by East Carolina and Kansas State. Also played baseball, basketball and competed in track and field in discus and shot put.
Personal: Born Oct. 5, 1991, in Pensacola, Fla.. Son of Carter and Jill Bennett. Has one brother, Dillon. Majoring in criminal justice. Married to the former Morgan Williams
2015: Named to the Sun-Belt All-Star Second Team. Played in 12 games.
2014: Finished the year with over 30 knockdown blocks and graded out at 86.5 percent. Enters his senior season with starts in 24 consecutive games. Played a season-high 69 snaps at South Alabama and graded out at 91 percent. Dominated Idaho’s defensive line as he recorded eight knockdown blocks and graded out at 95 percent. Allowed just one sack after the second game of the season. Key piece of an offensive line that protected for NCAA record-setting quarterback Brandon Silvers; Silvers set the NCAA FBS record for completion percentage by a freshman as he completed 191 of his 271 pass attempts (70.5 percent). Named to the All-Sun Belt Team as an honorable mention selection.
2013: Started all 12 games for the Trojans with six starts at right guard before moving to left tackle for the final six games of the season; it was the first 12 starts of his career. Graded out at over 82 percent on the season with 32 knockdown blocks. Allowed just half a sack all season. Posted a season-high 91 grade in 64 snaps at Ole Miss. Had a season-high 6.5 knockdown blocks at Louisiana-Lafayette. Played 102 snaps at Georgia State. After four straight grades in the 70s to open the season, did not post a grade under 80 the remainder of the year. 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): Played in all 12 games both on the offensive line and special teams. Played 89 total snaps on the line and finished the season with a 76.7 percent grade. Played a season-high 36 snaps against FIU … Played 21 snaps against Mississippi State and 13 snaps against Navy. Finished the year with four knockdown blocks and allowed just one sack.
2011 (Freshman): Redshirted.
High School: Played in 10 games on the offensive line for Marianna High School in Florida in 2009 with 10 starts. Also saw time on the defensive line. On defense as a junior, recorded 87 tackles and nine sacks. Posted 62 tackles and four sacks as a senior. Also recruited by East Carolina and Kansas State. Also played baseball, basketball and competed in track and field in discus and shot put.
Personal: Born Oct. 5, 1991, in Pensacola, Fla.. Son of Carter and Jill Bennett. Has one brother, Dillon. Majoring in criminal justice. Married to the former Morgan Williams
48. Jacob Richard - Ball State
Jacob Richard - 62 Ball State 6-1 275
2015: Named to the All-Mid-American Conference Second Team. Played in 12 games.
2014: Started all 12 games to earn third letter. Part of an offensive line that blocked for Ball State all-time leading rusher Jahwan Edward. Part of an offensive line that ranked in the nation's top-20 in fewest sacks allowed and fewest tackles for loss allowed.
2013: Started 12 games to earn second letter. Part of an offensive line that blocked for record setting seasons by Keith Wenning (quarterback), Willie Snead (wide receiver) and Jahwan Edwards (running back). Helped Ball State rank 17th in the nation for fewest sacks allowed with an average of 1.17 per game.
2012: Played in 11 games, including the Beef 'O' Brady's Bowl St. Petersburg, to earn first letter. Made first career start at Army. Started four games. Part of an offensive line that blocked for Jahwan Edwards' 1,410 yards rushing - the third highest single-season total in Ball State history. Protected quarterback Keith Wenning, who set a then-school record with 301 completions and threw for the third best single season total of 3,095 passing yards in school history.
2011: Redshirted as a walk-on.
High School: Attended Prep School. Competed in football at Milford Academy for Coach Bill Chaplick. Helped team to an 11-1 record. Earned three letters for Coach Joe Lato at Weston High School in Connecticut. All-state and all-conference as a senior. Started final 31 straight games at center Weston's team captain as a senior.
Personal: Son of Charles and Gina Richard. Owns a 4.0 grade-point average on Ball State's 4.0 scale. Managed a 4.0 GPA last fall. Born Oct. 2, 1992, in Bridgeport, Conn.. Two brothers. Brother, Jameson, played football at Buffalo and in the National Football League for the Indianapolis Colts. The 2011 season marked Jameson's fourth for the Colts. Full name is Jacob Cody Richard.
2015: Named to the All-Mid-American Conference Second Team. Played in 12 games.
2014: Started all 12 games to earn third letter. Part of an offensive line that blocked for Ball State all-time leading rusher Jahwan Edward. Part of an offensive line that ranked in the nation's top-20 in fewest sacks allowed and fewest tackles for loss allowed.
2013: Started 12 games to earn second letter. Part of an offensive line that blocked for record setting seasons by Keith Wenning (quarterback), Willie Snead (wide receiver) and Jahwan Edwards (running back). Helped Ball State rank 17th in the nation for fewest sacks allowed with an average of 1.17 per game.
2012: Played in 11 games, including the Beef 'O' Brady's Bowl St. Petersburg, to earn first letter. Made first career start at Army. Started four games. Part of an offensive line that blocked for Jahwan Edwards' 1,410 yards rushing - the third highest single-season total in Ball State history. Protected quarterback Keith Wenning, who set a then-school record with 301 completions and threw for the third best single season total of 3,095 passing yards in school history.
2011: Redshirted as a walk-on.
High School: Attended Prep School. Competed in football at Milford Academy for Coach Bill Chaplick. Helped team to an 11-1 record. Earned three letters for Coach Joe Lato at Weston High School in Connecticut. All-state and all-conference as a senior. Started final 31 straight games at center Weston's team captain as a senior.
Personal: Son of Charles and Gina Richard. Owns a 4.0 grade-point average on Ball State's 4.0 scale. Managed a 4.0 GPA last fall. Born Oct. 2, 1992, in Bridgeport, Conn.. Two brothers. Brother, Jameson, played football at Buffalo and in the National Football League for the Indianapolis Colts. The 2011 season marked Jameson's fourth for the Colts. Full name is Jacob Cody Richard.
49. Eric Lee - UTEP
Eric Lee - 60 UTEP 6-1 305
2015: Played 12 games at the center position. Played on the unit that led Conference USA in sacks allowed (12) and ranked tied sixth nationally in sacks allowed per game (1.0). Efforts helped the Miners post three games of 220 yards rushing or more (227 at Texas Tech, 269 vs. NM State, 226 vs. LA Tech). Miners gained a season-high 542 total yards during a come-from-behind win at rival NM State. UTEP tallied 408 total yards during a win against Florida Atlantic. Miners passed for a season-high 280 yards and a pair of scores during a victory versus Incarnate Word. During a win over Rice – UTEP’s first since 2010 – the Miners tallied 392 yards, including 231 in the air and a pair of touchdown passes against the Owls UTEP averaged 169.8 rushing yards per game in the last four contests – its best average during a four-game span in 2015.
2014 : Started all 13 games at the center position. Plays on an offensive line unit that has only surrendered 13 sacks (first in C-USA and eighth nationally). The Miners ranked fourth in C-USA in rushing offense, averaging 207.8 yards per game, while scoring 27 rushing touchdowns. The rushing offense has totaled seven 200-plus yard games, including four 300-plus yard games during the season. The Miners ran for a season-high in yards (351) and touchdowns (five) during a win over North Texas. Led team to New Mexico Bowl, its first since 2010.
2013: Did not see playing time.
2012: Redshirted.
2011: Played one season at Riverside City College before making his way to El Paso. Squad finished fifth in the national rankings with a record of 11-0.
High School: Was a three-year letterman at Rancho Verde HS in California. was a second team All-Conference honoree as a senior. Aided the squad in winning conference championships in both 2009 and 2010. Voted the team's lineman of the year as a freshman. Four-time scholar athlete and won the coaches' award as a senior.
Personal: Son of Katrina Parker. Born in Corona, Calif.. Finance major.
2015: Played 12 games at the center position. Played on the unit that led Conference USA in sacks allowed (12) and ranked tied sixth nationally in sacks allowed per game (1.0). Efforts helped the Miners post three games of 220 yards rushing or more (227 at Texas Tech, 269 vs. NM State, 226 vs. LA Tech). Miners gained a season-high 542 total yards during a come-from-behind win at rival NM State. UTEP tallied 408 total yards during a win against Florida Atlantic. Miners passed for a season-high 280 yards and a pair of scores during a victory versus Incarnate Word. During a win over Rice – UTEP’s first since 2010 – the Miners tallied 392 yards, including 231 in the air and a pair of touchdown passes against the Owls UTEP averaged 169.8 rushing yards per game in the last four contests – its best average during a four-game span in 2015.
2014 : Started all 13 games at the center position. Plays on an offensive line unit that has only surrendered 13 sacks (first in C-USA and eighth nationally). The Miners ranked fourth in C-USA in rushing offense, averaging 207.8 yards per game, while scoring 27 rushing touchdowns. The rushing offense has totaled seven 200-plus yard games, including four 300-plus yard games during the season. The Miners ran for a season-high in yards (351) and touchdowns (five) during a win over North Texas. Led team to New Mexico Bowl, its first since 2010.
2013: Did not see playing time.
2012: Redshirted.
2011: Played one season at Riverside City College before making his way to El Paso. Squad finished fifth in the national rankings with a record of 11-0.
High School: Was a three-year letterman at Rancho Verde HS in California. was a second team All-Conference honoree as a senior. Aided the squad in winning conference championships in both 2009 and 2010. Voted the team's lineman of the year as a freshman. Four-time scholar athlete and won the coaches' award as a senior.
Personal: Son of Katrina Parker. Born in Corona, Calif.. Finance major.
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