Cayman Bundage - 61 Arizona 6-2 281
2015: Played in 13 games.
2014: Started and played in 12 games. Missed the USC and Fiesta Bowl games. Member of the offensive line that blocked for the Wildcats to average 463.6 yards of offense per game and 34.5 points per game. Running back Nick Wilson (1,375 yards) and quarterback Anu Solomon (3,793 yards) set school freshman records in their respective categories.
2013: Started and played in all 13 games at left guard. Member of the offensive line that allowed for Ka’Deem Carey to rush for 1,885 yards and 19 touchdowns. Group led Arizona to average 264.9 rushing yards per game and allowed just 1.31 sacks per game, both figures ranked second in the Pac-12. Additionally, B.J. Denker threw for 2,516 yards and 16 scores. Arizona’s offense averaged 33.5 points per game, totaled 311 first downs and averaged 458.5 yards of offense per game.
2012: Played in 11 games as a true freshman. Earned his first start in the Colorado game at left guard. Member of the offensive line that earned Offensive Player of the Week honors from the Arizona coaching staff for its performance in the Washington game. Arizona’s only true freshman starter on offense. Played with an offensive line that allowed UA to lead the Pac-12 in total offense for four-straight weeks (weeks 6-9) and rank as high as fourth nationally in weeks 3, 7 and 9. Arizona's offensive triple-threat attack featured a 3,000-yard passer (Matt Scott - 3,620 yards), a 1,500-yard rusher (Ka'Deem Carey - 1,929 yards) and a 1,000-yard receiver (Austin Hill - 1,364 yards).
High School: Attended Douglass HS in Oklahoma. Daily Oklahoman First-Team All-State honors in 2011. PrepStar All-Midlands. Team averaged 315 rushing yards and 420 yards in total offense (best in state 4A) in 2011 and 326 yards per game in his career. Graded out at 92 percent in run-based offense. 98 tackles and eight sacks as a lineman on defense in 2011. All-City Athletic Conference Player of the Year. 51 career starts as four-year player. Douglass Player of the Year honors. 98 tackles on defense, with eight sacks as senior. Daily Oklahoman Super 30. Drew top-10 honors among 500 at the U.S.
Saturday, March 26, 2016
14. Jacoby Boren - Ohio State
Jacoby Boren - 50 Ohio State 6-2 285
2015: Named All-Big Ten Third Team. Played in 13 games.
2014: For the second consecutive season, Boren played in every game -- all 15 -- and was the team's starting center in each contest. He continued to display the typical toughness of a Boren, battling through shoulder and ankle issues to log more than 1,000 offensive plays from scrimmage for the season (1,016). His play along the line helped the Buckeyes set school records for points scored (672), touchdowns (90), passing yards (3,707) and passing touchdowns (42) while the team also finished eighth nationally in rushing with over 268 yards per game. He was named a CoSIDA Academic All-American to become the 49th Buckeye to be so honored and the first since Brian Robiskie in 2008. Awarded his second Varsity O letter.
2013 : Boren played in all 14 games as the backup center to first-team all-Big Ten center and NFL Draft pick Corey Linsley. He played a career-high 57 plays in the season opener vs. Buffalo and added stints of 49 plays (vs. Florida A&M) and 34 vs. San Diego State and Purdue, respectively. For the season, he took part in 198 offensive plays from scrimmage and played in six games while earning his first Varsity O letter.
2012 Season: Boren enrolled at Ohio State in January 2012 and went through part of spring drills before having shoulder surgery. He came back in the fall and played well enough to back up Linsley at the center position. He played in two games: 14 plays from scrimmage vs. Miami and 23 vs. Illinois.
High School: Attended Pinkerington Central High School in Ohio.. In high school he earned first-team Division I Ohio all-state honors by the Associated Press as a senior after leading Central, coached by Jay Sharrett, to the first Division I state championship game in school history and an 11-3 record in 2011. Boren was a two-way player on a team that lost its first two games of the season, but then won 11 consecutive games before losing in the state championship game to Cleveland St. Ignatius. Was rated the No. 37 offensive guard in the country by Rivals.com and No. 41 by ESPNU. Also rated as the No. 37 player in the six-state Midwest region by SuperPrep. A four-year letterwinner, a three-time all-Ohio Capital Conference first-team performer, an all-central district honoree and a member of the Columbus Dispatch 2011 all-Metro team.
Personal: During the winter months Boren plows snow in the evenings and late into the night on campus as part of his family's business is the son of Mike and Hope Boren, both of whom were student-athletes at Michigan. Mike finished his football career at Michigan in 1983 as the second-leading tackler in school history with 332 tackles, a total that still ranks sixth all-time in school history. Hope competed in track and field.
2015: Named All-Big Ten Third Team. Played in 13 games.
2014: For the second consecutive season, Boren played in every game -- all 15 -- and was the team's starting center in each contest. He continued to display the typical toughness of a Boren, battling through shoulder and ankle issues to log more than 1,000 offensive plays from scrimmage for the season (1,016). His play along the line helped the Buckeyes set school records for points scored (672), touchdowns (90), passing yards (3,707) and passing touchdowns (42) while the team also finished eighth nationally in rushing with over 268 yards per game. He was named a CoSIDA Academic All-American to become the 49th Buckeye to be so honored and the first since Brian Robiskie in 2008. Awarded his second Varsity O letter.
2013 : Boren played in all 14 games as the backup center to first-team all-Big Ten center and NFL Draft pick Corey Linsley. He played a career-high 57 plays in the season opener vs. Buffalo and added stints of 49 plays (vs. Florida A&M) and 34 vs. San Diego State and Purdue, respectively. For the season, he took part in 198 offensive plays from scrimmage and played in six games while earning his first Varsity O letter.
2012 Season: Boren enrolled at Ohio State in January 2012 and went through part of spring drills before having shoulder surgery. He came back in the fall and played well enough to back up Linsley at the center position. He played in two games: 14 plays from scrimmage vs. Miami and 23 vs. Illinois.
High School: Attended Pinkerington Central High School in Ohio.. In high school he earned first-team Division I Ohio all-state honors by the Associated Press as a senior after leading Central, coached by Jay Sharrett, to the first Division I state championship game in school history and an 11-3 record in 2011. Boren was a two-way player on a team that lost its first two games of the season, but then won 11 consecutive games before losing in the state championship game to Cleveland St. Ignatius. Was rated the No. 37 offensive guard in the country by Rivals.com and No. 41 by ESPNU. Also rated as the No. 37 player in the six-state Midwest region by SuperPrep. A four-year letterwinner, a three-time all-Ohio Capital Conference first-team performer, an all-central district honoree and a member of the Columbus Dispatch 2011 all-Metro team.
Personal: During the winter months Boren plows snow in the evenings and late into the night on campus as part of his family's business is the son of Mike and Hope Boren, both of whom were student-athletes at Michigan. Mike finished his football career at Michigan in 1983 as the second-leading tackler in school history with 332 tackles, a total that still ranks sixth all-time in school history. Hope competed in track and field.
Saturday, March 19, 2016
15. Eden Mahina - New Mexico
Eden Mahina - 51 New Mexico 6-4 308
2015: Named 2015 All-Mountain West Honorable Mention. Played in 13 games. Served a two-year mission prior to his time with UNM.
2014: Started all 12 games for the Lobos offensive line at left guard. Had a great year with an assignment rating of 99%, while recording 91 knockdown blocks. Had four double digit knockdown games, with a season-best 14 against San Diego State. Had a strong performance during the NMSU game, tallying 10 knockdown blocks on the way to victory. Had 13 knockdowns in a win against UTSA. Had 12 knockdowns against Arizona State, his first career double-digit knockdown game.
2013: Attended Junior College. Helped the Mounties to a 9-2 record, including a 42-14 win over Ventura College in the Golden State Bowl. Helped pave the way as Mt. SAC rushed for 160 yards per game and passed for 270 yards per game while scoring an average of 41 points per contest. Named to the JCGridiron.com Pre-Season Offensive Tackle Watch List for the class of 2014.
2012: Attended Junior College at Mt. SAC.
High School: Played for Upland High School in California and helped the Highlanders to a 12-2 record while playing on both lines as a senior as the Highlanders won the Central Division championship of the CIF Southern Section. Named to the All-CIF Central Division Team.
16. Ruben Carter - Toledo
Ruben Carter - 65 Toledo 6-4 306
2015: Played in 11 games. Transferred from Florida State following his graduation in the spring of 2015. Enters University of Toledo as a graduate student and has one year of eligibility.
2014: Played at Florida State, appeared in one game.
2013: Played at Florida State, appearing in 11 games.
2012 Played at Florida State, appearing in 5 games.
2011: Attended Florida State. Redshirted.
High School: Played his high school football at Jackson High School in Miami, Florida. Rated the No. 29 offensive guard in the nation by Rivals.com and No. 42 offensive tackle nationally by Scout.com. Second-team All-Dade County pick by the Miami Herald as a senior and a member of the Times-Union’s Florida Super 75 team, where he was rated the No. 2 guard in the state.
Personal: Full name is Ruben Christopher Carter. Birthdate: Dec. 1, 1992. Mother is Janet Carter. Attending graduate school at UT.
2015: Played in 11 games. Transferred from Florida State following his graduation in the spring of 2015. Enters University of Toledo as a graduate student and has one year of eligibility.
2014: Played at Florida State, appeared in one game.
2013: Played at Florida State, appearing in 11 games.
2012 Played at Florida State, appearing in 5 games.
2011: Attended Florida State. Redshirted.
High School: Played his high school football at Jackson High School in Miami, Florida. Rated the No. 29 offensive guard in the nation by Rivals.com and No. 42 offensive tackle nationally by Scout.com. Second-team All-Dade County pick by the Miami Herald as a senior and a member of the Times-Union’s Florida Super 75 team, where he was rated the No. 2 guard in the state.
Personal: Full name is Ruben Christopher Carter. Birthdate: Dec. 1, 1992. Mother is Janet Carter. Attending graduate school at UT.
17. Jake Reed - Indiana
Jake Reed - 50 Indiana 6-4 288
2015: Started all 13 games at center. Indiana finished first in the Big Ten in total offense, passing offense and scoring offense, while placing second in rushing offense. The Hoosiers became the first team since Ohio State in 1995 to lead the league in total, passing and scoring offense. IU led the conference in scoring offense for the first time since the Big Ten began using the entire season as the statistical champion in 1985. Indiana had not led the league in total offense since 1988. The Hoosiers became the fourth college football team to have a 3,500-yard passer, a pair of 1,000-yard running backs and a 1,000-yard receiver in the same year. IU was one of only two Power Five conference teams with two 1,000-yard running backs (Baylor). The offensive line allowed 13 sacks, tied for the seventh fewest nationally. Indiana set single-season school records with 475 total points, 6,556 total yards, 3,820 passing yards, 337 first downs and 168 passing first downs. IU offensive player of the week (Michigan). Two-time game captain (Western Kentucky and Maryland). Academic All-Big Ten selection.
2014: Started four times at center and played in seven games. Made his first career start at center against No. 8 Michigan State. The team set a program single-season record with 3,163 rushing yards. Indiana averaged 263.6 rushing yards per game (ninth nationally, third in the Big Ten) and 405.0 total yards (fifth in the Big Ten. The Hoosiers gained 200 yards 10 times (tied for ninth nationally, third in the Big Ten), averaged 5.9 yards per carry (eighth nationally, second in the Big Ten) and scored 29 times on the ground (tied for 33rd nationally, sixth in the Big Ten). Tevin Coleman became the 18th player in FBS history to rush for 2,000 yards (2,036), which set a school record, is 15th on the FBS all-time list and sixth in Big Ten history. Coleman was Indiana's third unanimous and consensus All-American and finished seventh in Heisman Trophy. Academic All-Big Ten selection.
2013: Played in nine games with five starts at guard. Indiana set single-season records with 6,102 total yards, 508.5 total yards per game, 461 points, 38.4 points per game, 36 passing touchdowns, 62 total TDs and 300 first downs. Team averaged over 300 passing yards and 200 rushing yards in the same season for the first time in school history. Offensive line did not allow a sack in six games and surrendered just one sack every 26.1 pass attempts, which ranked third in the Big Ten. The Hoosiers were one of six teams nationally to rank in the top 30 in total, passing, scoring and rushing offense. Academic All-Big Ten selection.
2012: Redshirted the 2012 season. Moved from tight end to offensive line during spring practice. Two-time scout team player of the week (Michigan State and Illinois).
2011: Moved from defensive end to tight end during preseason camp. Played in 11 games on special teams and at tight end.
High School: Defensive end and tight end for head coach Tim Bless at Columbus North High School in Indiana. Indiana Associated Press Class 5A All-State and Indiana Mr. Football at tight end as a senior. Indiana Football Coaches Association Top 50 at tight end and Indiana Gridiron Digest big school all-state. All-area defensive lineman and tight end and all-conference defensive lineman. Made 51 tackles with nine sacks, 12 tackles for loss, two sacks, two interceptions and one forced fumble. Team captain and most valuable player played the entire season with a cast following wrist surgery. Played in the inaugural NUC All-World Gridiron Classic. Rated the No. 10 prospect in Indiana by Rivals.com. Four-year football letterwinner and three-year starter. Two-year track and one-year basketball letterwinner. Won the sectional title in the discus. Academic all-state, honor roll student and National Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete award winner.
Personal: Parents are Casey and Laurie Reed. Born on Aug. 26, 1992, James Kenneth Reed is an exercise science major.
2015: Started all 13 games at center. Indiana finished first in the Big Ten in total offense, passing offense and scoring offense, while placing second in rushing offense. The Hoosiers became the first team since Ohio State in 1995 to lead the league in total, passing and scoring offense. IU led the conference in scoring offense for the first time since the Big Ten began using the entire season as the statistical champion in 1985. Indiana had not led the league in total offense since 1988. The Hoosiers became the fourth college football team to have a 3,500-yard passer, a pair of 1,000-yard running backs and a 1,000-yard receiver in the same year. IU was one of only two Power Five conference teams with two 1,000-yard running backs (Baylor). The offensive line allowed 13 sacks, tied for the seventh fewest nationally. Indiana set single-season school records with 475 total points, 6,556 total yards, 3,820 passing yards, 337 first downs and 168 passing first downs. IU offensive player of the week (Michigan). Two-time game captain (Western Kentucky and Maryland). Academic All-Big Ten selection.
2014: Started four times at center and played in seven games. Made his first career start at center against No. 8 Michigan State. The team set a program single-season record with 3,163 rushing yards. Indiana averaged 263.6 rushing yards per game (ninth nationally, third in the Big Ten) and 405.0 total yards (fifth in the Big Ten. The Hoosiers gained 200 yards 10 times (tied for ninth nationally, third in the Big Ten), averaged 5.9 yards per carry (eighth nationally, second in the Big Ten) and scored 29 times on the ground (tied for 33rd nationally, sixth in the Big Ten). Tevin Coleman became the 18th player in FBS history to rush for 2,000 yards (2,036), which set a school record, is 15th on the FBS all-time list and sixth in Big Ten history. Coleman was Indiana's third unanimous and consensus All-American and finished seventh in Heisman Trophy. Academic All-Big Ten selection.
2013: Played in nine games with five starts at guard. Indiana set single-season records with 6,102 total yards, 508.5 total yards per game, 461 points, 38.4 points per game, 36 passing touchdowns, 62 total TDs and 300 first downs. Team averaged over 300 passing yards and 200 rushing yards in the same season for the first time in school history. Offensive line did not allow a sack in six games and surrendered just one sack every 26.1 pass attempts, which ranked third in the Big Ten. The Hoosiers were one of six teams nationally to rank in the top 30 in total, passing, scoring and rushing offense. Academic All-Big Ten selection.
2012: Redshirted the 2012 season. Moved from tight end to offensive line during spring practice. Two-time scout team player of the week (Michigan State and Illinois).
2011: Moved from defensive end to tight end during preseason camp. Played in 11 games on special teams and at tight end.
High School: Defensive end and tight end for head coach Tim Bless at Columbus North High School in Indiana. Indiana Associated Press Class 5A All-State and Indiana Mr. Football at tight end as a senior. Indiana Football Coaches Association Top 50 at tight end and Indiana Gridiron Digest big school all-state. All-area defensive lineman and tight end and all-conference defensive lineman. Made 51 tackles with nine sacks, 12 tackles for loss, two sacks, two interceptions and one forced fumble. Team captain and most valuable player played the entire season with a cast following wrist surgery. Played in the inaugural NUC All-World Gridiron Classic. Rated the No. 10 prospect in Indiana by Rivals.com. Four-year football letterwinner and three-year starter. Two-year track and one-year basketball letterwinner. Won the sectional title in the discus. Academic all-state, honor roll student and National Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete award winner.
Personal: Parents are Casey and Laurie Reed. Born on Aug. 26, 1992, James Kenneth Reed is an exercise science major.
18. Ryan Kelly - Alabama
Ryan Kelly - 70 Alabama 6-5 297
2015: Played in 15 games. Attended the NFL Scouting Combine. 2015 SEC Co-Jacobs Blocking Trophy Award Winner. 2015 SEC Scholar-Athlete of The Year. 2015 ALL-SEC First Team. A three-year starter at center and the Crimson Tide’s signal-calling anchor. Named the Rimington Trophy Award winner, given annually to the nation’s top center. A consensus first team All-America selection, earning first-team honors from Walter Camp, USA Today, Sporting News, the FWAA and the AFCA. Selected as a second team All-American by the Associated Press. Selected to the All-SEC First Team by the conference coaches and the Associated Press. SEC Scholar Athlete of the Year. Received the Jacobs Blocking Trophy as the conference’s top lineman from the SEC. Semifinalist for the Outland Trophy, which is presented the nation’s top interior lineman, and is a semifinalist for the Campbell Award. Midseason All-American by USA Today. Led a line that opened holes for 199.9 rushing yards per game and ranked 32nd nationally (third in the SEC). Finished with an average grade of 88.4 percent, including five games above 90 percent. Did not surrender a sack on the season and allowed only four hurries. Missed only eight assignments in 1,012 snaps for a success rate of 99.2 percent. Had 20 knockdown blocks on the year. Committed just one penalty in 1,012 snaps with no holding calls. Blocked for 10 100-yard rushers this season and 26 in his career that spanned 36 starts and 46 games. Blocked for four 200-yard rushing games for Derrick Henry in 2015, which tied an SEC record held by Herschel Walker and Bo Jackson. Earned player of the week accolades from the Tide coaching staff following the Wisconsin, Georgia, Tennessee, LSU, Charleston Southern and Auburn games. Named the SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week following the LSU game. Wisconsin: Graded out at 88 percent as the Crimson Tide rushed for 238 yards and accounted for 502 yards of total offense. Did not surrender a sack or a hurry. Blocked for a career-best 147 yards by Henry. Middle Tennessee: Had one knockdown block and a team-high grade of 87 percent against the Blue Raiders. Opened holes for the Tide to rush for 220 yards (5.6 per carry) and total 532 yards of offense. Ole Miss: Blocked for 503 yards of total offense while opening holes for 215 rushing, including 127 by Henry. The line as a whole allowed only one sack in 59 pass attempts. Graded out at 86 percent. ULM: Started and graded out at 84 percent with only one missed assignment. Dd not allow a sack and helped the Tide generate 34 points on offense. Georgia: Started and blocked for 379 yards of total offense while opening holes for 189 rushing yards, including a career-high 148 by Henry. Did not allow a sack and earned Offensive Player of the Week honors from the coaching staff after grading out at 92 percent, with two knockdown blocks. Did not have a missed assignment or a penalty. Arkansas: Opened holes for 95 rushing yards by Henry. Did not allow a sack or miss an assignment in the Tide’s 27-14 win. Graded out at 84 percent for the game. Texas A&M: Blocked for 258 yards rushing, including 236 yards by Henry, which was the fourth-highest single-game rushing total in school history. Graded out at a team-high 90 percent. Had two knockdown blocks. Did not surrender a sack or a quarterback hurry. The line as a whole allowed only one sack to an Aggies’ team that enter the game averaging almost four sacks per game that led the SEC. Tennessee: Opened holes for 143 yards rushing by Henry. Did not allow a sack and missed just one assignment. Graded out at a team-high 88 percent. Had one knockdown block. LSU: Cleared a path for 210 rushing yards from Derrick Henry and 250 for the team. Earned SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week and Alabama Offensive Player of the Week accolades for his efforts. Matched a season-high, grading of 92 percent. Did not allow a sack or a hurry and was not called for a penalty. Spearheaded the game’s final drive that covered the final 9:18 of the game and saw the Crimson Tide cover 78 yards in 13 plays highlighted by nine rushes from Henry for 71 yards. Mississippi State: Graded out at 90 percent. Had one knockdown block and did not allow a sack. Opened holes for 235 yards rushing as Henry went over 200 yards (204) for the second straight week. Charleston Southern: Graded out at 88 percent and had one knockdown block as the starter left the game in the second quarter in a 56-6 win. Played 29 snaps and had one knockdown block. Earned Offensive Player of the Week honors from the Alabama coaching staff. Auburn: Earned Alabama Offensive Player of the Week honors for his efforts against the Tigers in a 29-13 win on the Plains. Graded out at 90 percent with one knockdown block. Did not have a missed assignment in 78 snaps. Did not allow a sack or a hurry. Opened holes for 271 rushing yards by Henry. Florida: Cleared a path for 233 rushing yards, including 189 and a touchdown by Henry. Did not allow a sack or a hurry. Graded out at 89 percent with two knockdown blocks. Did not miss an assignment. Provided time for Coker to complete 69.2 percent of his passes for 204 yards and two touchdowns. Michigan State: Graded out at a team-high 89 percent. Provided time for Coker to complete 25-of-31 passes for a career-high 286 yards and two scores. Opened holes for 154 rushing yards. Did not allow a sack or a hurry. Had two knockdown blocks. Clemson: Provided time for 335 yards passing from Jake Coker and 158 yards rushing from Derrick Henry. Did not allow a sack or commit a penalty. Had two knockdown blocks.
2014: A second-year starter at center who made all calls and anchored the Crimson Tide’s offensive line. A member of the Rimington Trophy watch list. Started 12 games at center and helped lead an offensive line that averaged 206.6 yards rushing per game, which ranked seventh in the SEC and 30th nationally. The line surrendered just 16 sacks on the season to rank second in the SEC and 14th nationally (1.14 per game). Blocked for 484.5 yards of total offense per game (third in the SEC and 17th nationally). Missed just seven assignments in 806 snaps on the year for a 99.1 percent success rate. Did not allow a sack. Blocked for six 100-yard rushers in 2014 and 16 in his starting career. Selected as Alabama’s Offensive Player of the Week at Tennessee and against Western Carolina. West Virginia: Opened holes for two 100-yard rushers as T.J. Yeldon went for 126 yards and two touchdowns and Derrick Henry added 113 yards and one score. Blocked for 538 yards of total offense with no sacks allowed. FAU: Graded out at a team-best 93 percent with one knockdown block and no missed assignments, Opened holes for 190 yards on the ground while providing time for 430 yards through the air, which is the second-most yards in school history. Did not allow a sack in 38 pass attempts. Southern Miss: Did not miss an assignment and helped the Tide roll up 333 yards on the ground and 546 yards of total offense. Had two knockdown blocks. Florida: Blocked for the second-most yards in school history as the Crimson Tide compiled 672 total yards, including 449 in the air and 223 on the ground. Blocked for his third 100-yard rushing game of the season as Henry gained 111 yards on 20 carries. Had two knockdown blocks and played 90 snaps. Ole Miss: Helped Alabama rush for 168 yards and pass for 228 in a loss at Ole Miss. Left the game in the second quarter with a sprained knee. Tennessee: Returned to the starting lineup after missing two weeks with a knee injury/ Graded out at a team-high 89 percent and added two knockdown blocks. Earned Offensive Player of the Week honors from the Tide coaching staff. LSU: Recorded two knockdown blocks and graded out at 92 percent as Alabama drove for the game-tying field goal with 50 seconds remaining and won in overtime. Did not allow a sack. Mississippi State: Graded out at 88 percent with one knockdown block. Opened holes against one of the stoutest defensive lines in the nation in the No. 1 Bulldogs. Did not allow a sack and helped open numerous rushing lanes on the game-clinching drive in the fourth quarter that ended with a seven-yard touchdown run by T.J. Yeldon. Western Carolina: Helped open holes for 275 yards on the ground. Provided time for 337 yards passing while not allowing a sack. Had two knockdown blocks and graded out at 92 percent. Named Alabama’s Offensive Player of the Week. Auburn: Graded out at 88 percent and helped open holes and provide time for 539 yards of total offense, including 227 yards on the ground. Missouri: Opened holes for 242 rushing yards, including 141 by Henry. Provided time for 262 passing yards and 504 yards of total offense, the most allowed by the Tigers’ defense in 2014. Ohio State: Graded out at a team-high 87 percent with no missed assignments. Did not allow a sack and provided time for 407 yards of total offense.
2013: Took over the starting duties at center for departed All-American Barrett Jones. Started nine games and was responsible for line calls and adjustments along an offensive front that ranked 23rd nationally and fourth in the SEC for fewest sacks allowed per game (1.31). Blocked for 205.6 yards per game on the ground (25th nationally and fourth in the SEC) while helping account for 248.5 yards through the air for 454.1 yards of total offense (33rd nationally) that ranked as the second-most in a single season in Alabama history. Virginia Tech: Made his first career start. Texas A&M: Helped the offensive line establish an identity as the Tide rushed for 234 yards and passed for 334 yards. Recorded one knockdown block. Colorado State: Provided time for AJ McCarron to complete 77 percent of his passes for 258 yards. Ole Miss: Played most of the first half before suffering a stretched MCL. Tennessee: Returned to the starting lineup and helped the Crimson Tide rush for 204 yards while providing time for McCarron to throw for 275. LSU: Helped open holes for 133 yards on the ground by T.J. Yeldon and 193 total rushing yards against the Tigers ... did not allow a sack. Mississippi State: Part of line that cleared a path for 160 yards rushing by Yeldon ... did not allow a sack. Chattanooga: Helped open holes for 435 yards of offense including 251 yards on the ground ... graded out at 93 percent. Auburn: Injured his knee in practice leading up to the game and did not play. Oklahoma: Graded out as the Tide's best offensive lineman against the Sooners at 90 percent with a knockdown block and no sacks allowed.
2012: Came off the bench to play in 10 games at center. Named to the SEC All-Freshman team.
2011: Redshirted during his initial season at the Capstone.
High School: Attended Lakota West High School in Ohio. One of the country's most versatile offensive line prospects, with impressive strength and athleticism who could possibly play all five positions. A consensus four-star prospect and a big pickup for the Crimson Tide out of the state of Ohio. Was selected as an Under Armour All-American, but unable to play in the game coming off of a knee injury. Ranked the nation's No. 2 center by Scout.com. ESPNU listed him as the No. 4 center in the country while Rivals.com had him ranked sixth at center and the No. 15 overall prospect in the state of Ohio. Suffered a torn ACL in 2010, forcing him to miss time, but still was named third-team Division I All-Ohio. Was a first team all-conference and all-city selection on the offensive line as a junior in 2009. SuperPrep ranked him as the No. 42 player in Ohio. Selected Alabama over offers from Florida, Florida State, Michigan and Tennessee.
Personal: Hometown: West Chester, Ohio.
2015: Played in 15 games. Attended the NFL Scouting Combine. 2015 SEC Co-Jacobs Blocking Trophy Award Winner. 2015 SEC Scholar-Athlete of The Year. 2015 ALL-SEC First Team. A three-year starter at center and the Crimson Tide’s signal-calling anchor. Named the Rimington Trophy Award winner, given annually to the nation’s top center. A consensus first team All-America selection, earning first-team honors from Walter Camp, USA Today, Sporting News, the FWAA and the AFCA. Selected as a second team All-American by the Associated Press. Selected to the All-SEC First Team by the conference coaches and the Associated Press. SEC Scholar Athlete of the Year. Received the Jacobs Blocking Trophy as the conference’s top lineman from the SEC. Semifinalist for the Outland Trophy, which is presented the nation’s top interior lineman, and is a semifinalist for the Campbell Award. Midseason All-American by USA Today. Led a line that opened holes for 199.9 rushing yards per game and ranked 32nd nationally (third in the SEC). Finished with an average grade of 88.4 percent, including five games above 90 percent. Did not surrender a sack on the season and allowed only four hurries. Missed only eight assignments in 1,012 snaps for a success rate of 99.2 percent. Had 20 knockdown blocks on the year. Committed just one penalty in 1,012 snaps with no holding calls. Blocked for 10 100-yard rushers this season and 26 in his career that spanned 36 starts and 46 games. Blocked for four 200-yard rushing games for Derrick Henry in 2015, which tied an SEC record held by Herschel Walker and Bo Jackson. Earned player of the week accolades from the Tide coaching staff following the Wisconsin, Georgia, Tennessee, LSU, Charleston Southern and Auburn games. Named the SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week following the LSU game. Wisconsin: Graded out at 88 percent as the Crimson Tide rushed for 238 yards and accounted for 502 yards of total offense. Did not surrender a sack or a hurry. Blocked for a career-best 147 yards by Henry. Middle Tennessee: Had one knockdown block and a team-high grade of 87 percent against the Blue Raiders. Opened holes for the Tide to rush for 220 yards (5.6 per carry) and total 532 yards of offense. Ole Miss: Blocked for 503 yards of total offense while opening holes for 215 rushing, including 127 by Henry. The line as a whole allowed only one sack in 59 pass attempts. Graded out at 86 percent. ULM: Started and graded out at 84 percent with only one missed assignment. Dd not allow a sack and helped the Tide generate 34 points on offense. Georgia: Started and blocked for 379 yards of total offense while opening holes for 189 rushing yards, including a career-high 148 by Henry. Did not allow a sack and earned Offensive Player of the Week honors from the coaching staff after grading out at 92 percent, with two knockdown blocks. Did not have a missed assignment or a penalty. Arkansas: Opened holes for 95 rushing yards by Henry. Did not allow a sack or miss an assignment in the Tide’s 27-14 win. Graded out at 84 percent for the game. Texas A&M: Blocked for 258 yards rushing, including 236 yards by Henry, which was the fourth-highest single-game rushing total in school history. Graded out at a team-high 90 percent. Had two knockdown blocks. Did not surrender a sack or a quarterback hurry. The line as a whole allowed only one sack to an Aggies’ team that enter the game averaging almost four sacks per game that led the SEC. Tennessee: Opened holes for 143 yards rushing by Henry. Did not allow a sack and missed just one assignment. Graded out at a team-high 88 percent. Had one knockdown block. LSU: Cleared a path for 210 rushing yards from Derrick Henry and 250 for the team. Earned SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week and Alabama Offensive Player of the Week accolades for his efforts. Matched a season-high, grading of 92 percent. Did not allow a sack or a hurry and was not called for a penalty. Spearheaded the game’s final drive that covered the final 9:18 of the game and saw the Crimson Tide cover 78 yards in 13 plays highlighted by nine rushes from Henry for 71 yards. Mississippi State: Graded out at 90 percent. Had one knockdown block and did not allow a sack. Opened holes for 235 yards rushing as Henry went over 200 yards (204) for the second straight week. Charleston Southern: Graded out at 88 percent and had one knockdown block as the starter left the game in the second quarter in a 56-6 win. Played 29 snaps and had one knockdown block. Earned Offensive Player of the Week honors from the Alabama coaching staff. Auburn: Earned Alabama Offensive Player of the Week honors for his efforts against the Tigers in a 29-13 win on the Plains. Graded out at 90 percent with one knockdown block. Did not have a missed assignment in 78 snaps. Did not allow a sack or a hurry. Opened holes for 271 rushing yards by Henry. Florida: Cleared a path for 233 rushing yards, including 189 and a touchdown by Henry. Did not allow a sack or a hurry. Graded out at 89 percent with two knockdown blocks. Did not miss an assignment. Provided time for Coker to complete 69.2 percent of his passes for 204 yards and two touchdowns. Michigan State: Graded out at a team-high 89 percent. Provided time for Coker to complete 25-of-31 passes for a career-high 286 yards and two scores. Opened holes for 154 rushing yards. Did not allow a sack or a hurry. Had two knockdown blocks. Clemson: Provided time for 335 yards passing from Jake Coker and 158 yards rushing from Derrick Henry. Did not allow a sack or commit a penalty. Had two knockdown blocks.
2014: A second-year starter at center who made all calls and anchored the Crimson Tide’s offensive line. A member of the Rimington Trophy watch list. Started 12 games at center and helped lead an offensive line that averaged 206.6 yards rushing per game, which ranked seventh in the SEC and 30th nationally. The line surrendered just 16 sacks on the season to rank second in the SEC and 14th nationally (1.14 per game). Blocked for 484.5 yards of total offense per game (third in the SEC and 17th nationally). Missed just seven assignments in 806 snaps on the year for a 99.1 percent success rate. Did not allow a sack. Blocked for six 100-yard rushers in 2014 and 16 in his starting career. Selected as Alabama’s Offensive Player of the Week at Tennessee and against Western Carolina. West Virginia: Opened holes for two 100-yard rushers as T.J. Yeldon went for 126 yards and two touchdowns and Derrick Henry added 113 yards and one score. Blocked for 538 yards of total offense with no sacks allowed. FAU: Graded out at a team-best 93 percent with one knockdown block and no missed assignments, Opened holes for 190 yards on the ground while providing time for 430 yards through the air, which is the second-most yards in school history. Did not allow a sack in 38 pass attempts. Southern Miss: Did not miss an assignment and helped the Tide roll up 333 yards on the ground and 546 yards of total offense. Had two knockdown blocks. Florida: Blocked for the second-most yards in school history as the Crimson Tide compiled 672 total yards, including 449 in the air and 223 on the ground. Blocked for his third 100-yard rushing game of the season as Henry gained 111 yards on 20 carries. Had two knockdown blocks and played 90 snaps. Ole Miss: Helped Alabama rush for 168 yards and pass for 228 in a loss at Ole Miss. Left the game in the second quarter with a sprained knee. Tennessee: Returned to the starting lineup after missing two weeks with a knee injury/ Graded out at a team-high 89 percent and added two knockdown blocks. Earned Offensive Player of the Week honors from the Tide coaching staff. LSU: Recorded two knockdown blocks and graded out at 92 percent as Alabama drove for the game-tying field goal with 50 seconds remaining and won in overtime. Did not allow a sack. Mississippi State: Graded out at 88 percent with one knockdown block. Opened holes against one of the stoutest defensive lines in the nation in the No. 1 Bulldogs. Did not allow a sack and helped open numerous rushing lanes on the game-clinching drive in the fourth quarter that ended with a seven-yard touchdown run by T.J. Yeldon. Western Carolina: Helped open holes for 275 yards on the ground. Provided time for 337 yards passing while not allowing a sack. Had two knockdown blocks and graded out at 92 percent. Named Alabama’s Offensive Player of the Week. Auburn: Graded out at 88 percent and helped open holes and provide time for 539 yards of total offense, including 227 yards on the ground. Missouri: Opened holes for 242 rushing yards, including 141 by Henry. Provided time for 262 passing yards and 504 yards of total offense, the most allowed by the Tigers’ defense in 2014. Ohio State: Graded out at a team-high 87 percent with no missed assignments. Did not allow a sack and provided time for 407 yards of total offense.
2013: Took over the starting duties at center for departed All-American Barrett Jones. Started nine games and was responsible for line calls and adjustments along an offensive front that ranked 23rd nationally and fourth in the SEC for fewest sacks allowed per game (1.31). Blocked for 205.6 yards per game on the ground (25th nationally and fourth in the SEC) while helping account for 248.5 yards through the air for 454.1 yards of total offense (33rd nationally) that ranked as the second-most in a single season in Alabama history. Virginia Tech: Made his first career start. Texas A&M: Helped the offensive line establish an identity as the Tide rushed for 234 yards and passed for 334 yards. Recorded one knockdown block. Colorado State: Provided time for AJ McCarron to complete 77 percent of his passes for 258 yards. Ole Miss: Played most of the first half before suffering a stretched MCL. Tennessee: Returned to the starting lineup and helped the Crimson Tide rush for 204 yards while providing time for McCarron to throw for 275. LSU: Helped open holes for 133 yards on the ground by T.J. Yeldon and 193 total rushing yards against the Tigers ... did not allow a sack. Mississippi State: Part of line that cleared a path for 160 yards rushing by Yeldon ... did not allow a sack. Chattanooga: Helped open holes for 435 yards of offense including 251 yards on the ground ... graded out at 93 percent. Auburn: Injured his knee in practice leading up to the game and did not play. Oklahoma: Graded out as the Tide's best offensive lineman against the Sooners at 90 percent with a knockdown block and no sacks allowed.
2012: Came off the bench to play in 10 games at center. Named to the SEC All-Freshman team.
2011: Redshirted during his initial season at the Capstone.
High School: Attended Lakota West High School in Ohio. One of the country's most versatile offensive line prospects, with impressive strength and athleticism who could possibly play all five positions. A consensus four-star prospect and a big pickup for the Crimson Tide out of the state of Ohio. Was selected as an Under Armour All-American, but unable to play in the game coming off of a knee injury. Ranked the nation's No. 2 center by Scout.com. ESPNU listed him as the No. 4 center in the country while Rivals.com had him ranked sixth at center and the No. 15 overall prospect in the state of Ohio. Suffered a torn ACL in 2010, forcing him to miss time, but still was named third-team Division I All-Ohio. Was a first team all-conference and all-city selection on the offensive line as a junior in 2009. SuperPrep ranked him as the No. 42 player in Ohio. Selected Alabama over offers from Florida, Florida State, Michigan and Tennessee.
Personal: Hometown: West Chester, Ohio.
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20. Ryan Reeves - Nebraska
Ryan Reeves - 65 Nebraska 6-3 300
2015: Played 13 games. Reeves was one of three players on the offensive line to start every game in 2015. The Husker offense averaged 32.8 points, 266.9 passing yards and 446.9 yards of total offense per game, ranking in the top three in the conference in each category. The Husker offensive line allowed just 14 sacks in 13 games, ranking ninth in the nation in fewest sacks allowed per game. The offensive line also provided the pass protection for quarterback Tommy Armstrong Jr. to throw for better than 3,000 yards and 22 touchdown passes. Suffered a broken right fibula in Foster Farms Bowl Game.
2014: Reeves played in 11 games, including a start in the regular-season finale at Iowa, after starter Mark Pelini was lost for the season to injury against Minnesota. The line helped Nebraska to a Big Ten modern-era record 784 yards of total offense in the opener against Florida Atlantic, and helped senior I-back Ameer Abdullah to a record-setting season. Abdullah rushed for more than 200 yards four times in 2014 and became NU’s all-time leader in all-purpose yards, while ranking second in rushing yards. The offensive line also ranked among the Big Ten’s best units in protecting the quarterback.
2013: Reeves play in 10 games as one of the Huskers’ top reserves at offensive guard. Reeves helped the Nebraska offense excel against strong Michigan State and Penn State defenses, as I-back Ameer Abdullah topped 100 yards in both of those games. Reeves was also a regular on PAT and field-goal units as a blocker.
2012: Reeves was a reserve guard and appeared in Nebraska’s wins over Southern Miss, Arkansas State, Idaho State and Minnesota.
2011: Reeves redshirted in his first season and was a standout on the scout team line.
High School Attended Crete High School in Nebraska. Reeves was one of four in-state players in Nebraska’s 2011 class, and was a key figure in a Class B state championship season for Crete High School in 2010. Reeves helped Coach Chuck McGinnis’ team rack up more than 3,900 rushing yards en route to a perfect 13-0 record. In addition to his dominant lead blocking, Reeves was also a force on the defensive side, recording 73 tackles and two tackles for loss from his tackle spot. He also forced a fumble in the Class B state title game, a 34-0 victory over Elkhorn. Reeves was a Super State selection by the Lincoln Journal Star and an All-Nebraska pick by the Omaha World-Herald. Reeves was also named the honorary captain of the Class B all-state offensive unit by the Lincoln Journal Star. Reeves was a first-team All-Nebraska pick by the World-Herald as a junior in 2009. He lined up at guard for the Cardinals, but was named to the Rivals.com All-America team as a center. He was regarded as one of the top five center prospects in the country by both Rivals and Scout, and Rivals listed him as the second-best prospect in Nebraska. Despite an early pledge to NU, Reeves received an offer from Stanford and interest from several schools, including Miami, USC and UCLA.
Personal: Reeves was born on July 14, 1992, and is the son of John and Mary Ellen Reeves. He is an economics/management major and has been named to the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll five times. Reeves has been active in outreach work, volunteering his time with local hospital visits, Uplifting Athletes, Husker Heroes and Husker Hotline.
2015: Played 13 games. Reeves was one of three players on the offensive line to start every game in 2015. The Husker offense averaged 32.8 points, 266.9 passing yards and 446.9 yards of total offense per game, ranking in the top three in the conference in each category. The Husker offensive line allowed just 14 sacks in 13 games, ranking ninth in the nation in fewest sacks allowed per game. The offensive line also provided the pass protection for quarterback Tommy Armstrong Jr. to throw for better than 3,000 yards and 22 touchdown passes. Suffered a broken right fibula in Foster Farms Bowl Game.
2014: Reeves played in 11 games, including a start in the regular-season finale at Iowa, after starter Mark Pelini was lost for the season to injury against Minnesota. The line helped Nebraska to a Big Ten modern-era record 784 yards of total offense in the opener against Florida Atlantic, and helped senior I-back Ameer Abdullah to a record-setting season. Abdullah rushed for more than 200 yards four times in 2014 and became NU’s all-time leader in all-purpose yards, while ranking second in rushing yards. The offensive line also ranked among the Big Ten’s best units in protecting the quarterback.
2013: Reeves play in 10 games as one of the Huskers’ top reserves at offensive guard. Reeves helped the Nebraska offense excel against strong Michigan State and Penn State defenses, as I-back Ameer Abdullah topped 100 yards in both of those games. Reeves was also a regular on PAT and field-goal units as a blocker.
2012: Reeves was a reserve guard and appeared in Nebraska’s wins over Southern Miss, Arkansas State, Idaho State and Minnesota.
2011: Reeves redshirted in his first season and was a standout on the scout team line.
High School Attended Crete High School in Nebraska. Reeves was one of four in-state players in Nebraska’s 2011 class, and was a key figure in a Class B state championship season for Crete High School in 2010. Reeves helped Coach Chuck McGinnis’ team rack up more than 3,900 rushing yards en route to a perfect 13-0 record. In addition to his dominant lead blocking, Reeves was also a force on the defensive side, recording 73 tackles and two tackles for loss from his tackle spot. He also forced a fumble in the Class B state title game, a 34-0 victory over Elkhorn. Reeves was a Super State selection by the Lincoln Journal Star and an All-Nebraska pick by the Omaha World-Herald. Reeves was also named the honorary captain of the Class B all-state offensive unit by the Lincoln Journal Star. Reeves was a first-team All-Nebraska pick by the World-Herald as a junior in 2009. He lined up at guard for the Cardinals, but was named to the Rivals.com All-America team as a center. He was regarded as one of the top five center prospects in the country by both Rivals and Scout, and Rivals listed him as the second-best prospect in Nebraska. Despite an early pledge to NU, Reeves received an offer from Stanford and interest from several schools, including Miami, USC and UCLA.
Personal: Reeves was born on July 14, 1992, and is the son of John and Mary Ellen Reeves. He is an economics/management major and has been named to the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll five times. Reeves has been active in outreach work, volunteering his time with local hospital visits, Uplifting Athletes, Husker Heroes and Husker Hotline.
21. Taylor Doyle - Texas
21. Taylor Doyle - 74 Texas 6-4 298
2015: Started all 12 games at center. Named to watch list for the 2015 Rimington Trophy, which honors the top center in the nation. Helped block for a rushing attack that ranked 18th in the nation and third in the Big 12 with 224.8 yards per game, including 263.0 ypg in the last seven. The offense also ranked 26th in the nation in red zone efficiency (.882). Part of an offense that was just the fourth at Texas since 1950 to record three games with six rushing TDs in a season. Helped the offense post a season-high 650 total yards with 364 yards passing and 286 yards rushing with six rushing TDs versus Cal. Helped the offense rush for an Oklahoma opponent season-high of 313 yards and was part of a line that earned team offensive MVP honors for the game. Helped the offense rush for 274 yards and three TDs against Kansas State, while allowing just one sack. Helped the offense to matching 299-yard rushing and passing marks for 598 yards total with six rushing TDs against Kansas, while allowing just one sack. Helped the offense post 277 rushing yards at West Virginia. Helped the offense record 403 yards and six TDs on the ground versus Texas Tech, marking just the seventh 400-yard rushing game by Texas since 1980.
2014: Played in all 13 games with 11 starts (eight at center/three at guard). Did not start against North Texas and Baylor, but started the last 11 games, including the final seven at center . Was a key cog in the running game all season. Saw action as a reserve against North Texas. Earned his first career start, opening the BYU game at right guard. Started at right guard vs. UCLA, helping Tyrone Swoopes throw for 196 passing yards. As the starting right guard, aided Swoopes in tossing for 218 yards and two TDs vs. Kansas. Helped the offense rush 190 yards against Baylor. Started at center for the first time in the Oklahoma game, helping the offense gain 482 yards, including a career-best 334 passing yards by Swoopes. Helped the offense post a season-high 512 total yards against Iowa State, while allowing Swoopes to be sacked just once in 36 pass attempts. Helped the offense post 469 yards of offense against Texas Tech, including opening holes for the ground game which produced a season-high 241 rushing yards. Helped the offense rush for 227 yards, the second-best total of the season, against West Virginia. Helped the offense gain 430 total yards, including Swoopes’ third 300-yard passing game of the season (305), against Oklahoma State.
2013: Played in two games. Second-team Academic All-Big 12 choice. Earned offensive scout team player of the week leading up to the Kansas State and TCU games. Saw his first career action vs. Kansas playing as a reserve guard. Also saw time on special teams vs. West Virginia.
2012: Earned offensive scout team player of the week for his performance leading up to the Kansas game.
2011: Redshirted.
High School: Coached by Hank Carter at Lake Travis High School in Texas. All-state, all-area and two-time first-team all-district performer on the offensive line. Three-year starter and three-time state champion. Three-year starter who recorded 193 knockdowns while starting 48 consecutive games, helping Lake Travis compile a 46-2 record and win three straight state championships. Earned first-team all-state honors from the Associated Press as a senior. Named first-team all-CenTex by the Austin American-Statesman. Tabbed first-team all-district 25-4A. Helped lead Lake Travis to a 14-2 record and a state title. Named the team’s Offensive Line MVP. Graded 82 percent and recorded 85 knockdowns in 16 starts while helping Lake Travis average 36.9 points per game. Named third-team Dave Campbell’s Texas Football preseason Super Team. Named first-team all-district 25-4A as a junior. Helped lead Lake Travis to a 16-0 record, a district championship and a state title. Graded 81 percent and recorded 71 knockdowns in 16 starts. Tabbed second-team all-district 25-4A as a sophomore. Helped lead Lake Travis to a 16-0 record, a district championship and a state title. Graded 76 percent and recorded 37 knockdowns in 16 starts/ Also lettered in track and field.
Personal: Mother, Penny, and sister, Katie, graduated from The University of Texas. Academic all-district selection as a senior. Helped coach football camps through the Lake Travis football program. Enjoys fishing, swimming and boating. Majoring in government with a minor in business. Three-time member of Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (fall 2011; spring 2012; spring 2015).
2015: Started all 12 games at center. Named to watch list for the 2015 Rimington Trophy, which honors the top center in the nation. Helped block for a rushing attack that ranked 18th in the nation and third in the Big 12 with 224.8 yards per game, including 263.0 ypg in the last seven. The offense also ranked 26th in the nation in red zone efficiency (.882). Part of an offense that was just the fourth at Texas since 1950 to record three games with six rushing TDs in a season. Helped the offense post a season-high 650 total yards with 364 yards passing and 286 yards rushing with six rushing TDs versus Cal. Helped the offense rush for an Oklahoma opponent season-high of 313 yards and was part of a line that earned team offensive MVP honors for the game. Helped the offense rush for 274 yards and three TDs against Kansas State, while allowing just one sack. Helped the offense to matching 299-yard rushing and passing marks for 598 yards total with six rushing TDs against Kansas, while allowing just one sack. Helped the offense post 277 rushing yards at West Virginia. Helped the offense record 403 yards and six TDs on the ground versus Texas Tech, marking just the seventh 400-yard rushing game by Texas since 1980.
2014: Played in all 13 games with 11 starts (eight at center/three at guard). Did not start against North Texas and Baylor, but started the last 11 games, including the final seven at center . Was a key cog in the running game all season. Saw action as a reserve against North Texas. Earned his first career start, opening the BYU game at right guard. Started at right guard vs. UCLA, helping Tyrone Swoopes throw for 196 passing yards. As the starting right guard, aided Swoopes in tossing for 218 yards and two TDs vs. Kansas. Helped the offense rush 190 yards against Baylor. Started at center for the first time in the Oklahoma game, helping the offense gain 482 yards, including a career-best 334 passing yards by Swoopes. Helped the offense post a season-high 512 total yards against Iowa State, while allowing Swoopes to be sacked just once in 36 pass attempts. Helped the offense post 469 yards of offense against Texas Tech, including opening holes for the ground game which produced a season-high 241 rushing yards. Helped the offense rush for 227 yards, the second-best total of the season, against West Virginia. Helped the offense gain 430 total yards, including Swoopes’ third 300-yard passing game of the season (305), against Oklahoma State.
2013: Played in two games. Second-team Academic All-Big 12 choice. Earned offensive scout team player of the week leading up to the Kansas State and TCU games. Saw his first career action vs. Kansas playing as a reserve guard. Also saw time on special teams vs. West Virginia.
2012: Earned offensive scout team player of the week for his performance leading up to the Kansas game.
2011: Redshirted.
High School: Coached by Hank Carter at Lake Travis High School in Texas. All-state, all-area and two-time first-team all-district performer on the offensive line. Three-year starter and three-time state champion. Three-year starter who recorded 193 knockdowns while starting 48 consecutive games, helping Lake Travis compile a 46-2 record and win three straight state championships. Earned first-team all-state honors from the Associated Press as a senior. Named first-team all-CenTex by the Austin American-Statesman. Tabbed first-team all-district 25-4A. Helped lead Lake Travis to a 14-2 record and a state title. Named the team’s Offensive Line MVP. Graded 82 percent and recorded 85 knockdowns in 16 starts while helping Lake Travis average 36.9 points per game. Named third-team Dave Campbell’s Texas Football preseason Super Team. Named first-team all-district 25-4A as a junior. Helped lead Lake Travis to a 16-0 record, a district championship and a state title. Graded 81 percent and recorded 71 knockdowns in 16 starts. Tabbed second-team all-district 25-4A as a sophomore. Helped lead Lake Travis to a 16-0 record, a district championship and a state title. Graded 76 percent and recorded 37 knockdowns in 16 starts/ Also lettered in track and field.
Personal: Mother, Penny, and sister, Katie, graduated from The University of Texas. Academic all-district selection as a senior. Helped coach football camps through the Lake Travis football program. Enjoys fishing, swimming and boating. Majoring in government with a minor in business. Three-time member of Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (fall 2011; spring 2012; spring 2015).
22. Austin Blythe - Iowa
Austin Blythe - 63 Iowa 6-3 290
2015: Named Second team All-Big Ten. Played in 14 games. Attended the NFL Scouting Combine.
2014: Second team All-Big Ten by league coaches and honorable mention by media. Second team All-Big Ten by College Sports Madness. Mid-season first team All-Big Ten by Phil Steele. 2014 Preseason Honors - - named to Rotary Lombardi and Rimington Award preseason watch lists. Preseason third team All-Big Ten by Athlon Sports, Phil Steele and College Sports Madness. Started all 13 games, including six games at center, one game at right guard and final six games at left guard. Started at center in 31-23 win over Northern Iowa as offense gained 401 yards total offense. Started at center and played every offensive down in 17-13 win over Ball State as offense gained 455 yards total offense. Started at center and played every offensive down in 20-17 loss to Iowa State. Started at center and played every offensive down in 24-20 win at Pittsburgh. Started at center and played every offensive down in 24-10 win at Purdue as offense gained 420 yards total offense. Started at center in 45-29 win over Indiana as offense gained 426 yards total offense. Moved to right guard during first offensive series and played that position the remainder of the contest. Started at right guard and played every offensive down in 38-31 loss at Maryland, as offense gained 433 yards total offense. Started at left guard and played every offensive down in 48-7 win over Northwestern as offense gained 483 yards total offense. Started at left guard in 51-14 loss at Minnesota. Started at left guard in 30-14 win at Illinois as offensse rushed for 304 yards and gained 587 yards total offense. Started at left guard and played every offensive down in 26-24 loss to No. 14 Wisconsin, as offense gained 412 yards vs. the top-ranked defense in the nation. Started at left guard and played every offensive down in 37-34 overtime loss to Nebraska. Started at left guard and played every offensive down in 45-28 TaxSlayer Bowl loss to Tennessee. Recorded one solo tackle vs. Tennessee.
2013: Honors - - Honorable mention all-Big Ten by league coaches and media. 2013 Preseason Honors - - named preseason second team all-Big Ten by College Sports Madness and fourth team by Phil Steele. 2013 - - Started all 13 games at center. Started at center and played every offensive down in 30-27 loss to Northern Illinois, as offense gained 458 yards total offense. Started at center and played every offensive down in 28-14 win over Missouri State as offense gained 491 yards total offense. Started at center and played every offensive down in 27-21 win at Iowa State as offense gained 378 yards total offense and rushed for over 200 yards for third straight game. Started at center in 59-3 win over Western Michigan as offense gained 446 yards total offense and rushed for over 200 yards in fourth straight game. Started at center and played every offensive down in 23-7 win at Minnesota as offense gained 464 yards total offense and rushed for over 200 yards in fifth straight outing. Started at center and played every offensive down in 26-14 loss to Michigan State. Started at center and played every offensive down in 34-24 loss at Ohio State. Started at center and played every offensive down in 17-10 OT win over Northwestern. Started at center and played every offensive down in 28-9 loss to Wisconsin. Started at center in 38-14 win at Purdue as offense rushed for 318 yards and gained 509 yards total offense. Started at center and player every offensive down in 24-21 win over Michigan as offense gained 407 yards total offense. Started at center in 38-17 win at Nebraska. Started at center and played every offensive down in 21-14 Outback Bowl loss to LSU.
2012: Honors - - First team Freshman All-America by Scout.com. 2012 - - Played in 10 games, with nine starts at right guard> Missed two full games and one partial game due to injury. Started at right guard and played every offensive down in 18-17 win over Northern Illinois. Started at right guard and played every offensive down in 9-6 loss to Iowa State. Started at right guard in 27-16 win over Northern Iowa as offense gained 429 yards total offense. Started at right guard in 32-31 loss to Central Michigan as offense gained 430 yards total offense. Did not see action in 31-13 win over Minnesota due to injury. Did not see action in 19-16 win at Michigan State due to injury. Returned to action in 38-14 loss to Penn State. Started at right guard and played every offensive down in 28-17 loss at Northwestern. Started at right guard in 24-21 loss at Indiana. Started at right guard and played every offensive down in 27-24 loss to Purdue. Started at right guard and played every offensive down in 42-17 loss at Michigan. Started at right guard and played every offensive down in 13-7 loss to Nebraska.
2011: Redshirted.
High School: Attended Williamsburg High School in Iowa. High school honors - - Named honorable mention on Parade all-America team. Two-time first team all-state honoree. Three-time first team all-district selection. Ed Thomas Award nominee. Named High School Wrestler of the Year as a senior by Iowa City Press-Citizen. Career - -Helped prep squad to state playoff appearances in 2008, 2009 and 2010, compiling 28-5 overall record. Team captain as a senior. Completed career with 123 tackles, 40 tackles for loss, 14 QB sacks and three fumble recoveries. Had 20 tackles, five tackles for loss and three fumble recoveries as a sophomore. Collected 40 tackles, 17 tackles for loss and five QB sacks as a junior. Had 63 tackles, 18 tackles for loss and nine QB sacks as a senior. Earned three straight state heavyweight wrestling titles in final three years after placing second at state meet as a freshman. Compiled 187-11 prep wrestling record and holds state record with 143 career pins. Posted 50-1 record as a senior, becoming 72nd wrestler in state history to win three straight state titles and 43rd wrestler to reach state finals four straight years. Earned varsity letters in football (3), wrestling (4) and track (4).
Personal: Born 6/16/92. Communication studies major. Member of prep Honor Roll and National Honor Society. Parents are Mary and Curt Blythe. High school coach was Curt Ritchie.
2015: Named Second team All-Big Ten. Played in 14 games. Attended the NFL Scouting Combine.
2014: Second team All-Big Ten by league coaches and honorable mention by media. Second team All-Big Ten by College Sports Madness. Mid-season first team All-Big Ten by Phil Steele. 2014 Preseason Honors - - named to Rotary Lombardi and Rimington Award preseason watch lists. Preseason third team All-Big Ten by Athlon Sports, Phil Steele and College Sports Madness. Started all 13 games, including six games at center, one game at right guard and final six games at left guard. Started at center in 31-23 win over Northern Iowa as offense gained 401 yards total offense. Started at center and played every offensive down in 17-13 win over Ball State as offense gained 455 yards total offense. Started at center and played every offensive down in 20-17 loss to Iowa State. Started at center and played every offensive down in 24-20 win at Pittsburgh. Started at center and played every offensive down in 24-10 win at Purdue as offense gained 420 yards total offense. Started at center in 45-29 win over Indiana as offense gained 426 yards total offense. Moved to right guard during first offensive series and played that position the remainder of the contest. Started at right guard and played every offensive down in 38-31 loss at Maryland, as offense gained 433 yards total offense. Started at left guard and played every offensive down in 48-7 win over Northwestern as offense gained 483 yards total offense. Started at left guard in 51-14 loss at Minnesota. Started at left guard in 30-14 win at Illinois as offensse rushed for 304 yards and gained 587 yards total offense. Started at left guard and played every offensive down in 26-24 loss to No. 14 Wisconsin, as offense gained 412 yards vs. the top-ranked defense in the nation. Started at left guard and played every offensive down in 37-34 overtime loss to Nebraska. Started at left guard and played every offensive down in 45-28 TaxSlayer Bowl loss to Tennessee. Recorded one solo tackle vs. Tennessee.
2013: Honors - - Honorable mention all-Big Ten by league coaches and media. 2013 Preseason Honors - - named preseason second team all-Big Ten by College Sports Madness and fourth team by Phil Steele. 2013 - - Started all 13 games at center. Started at center and played every offensive down in 30-27 loss to Northern Illinois, as offense gained 458 yards total offense. Started at center and played every offensive down in 28-14 win over Missouri State as offense gained 491 yards total offense. Started at center and played every offensive down in 27-21 win at Iowa State as offense gained 378 yards total offense and rushed for over 200 yards for third straight game. Started at center in 59-3 win over Western Michigan as offense gained 446 yards total offense and rushed for over 200 yards in fourth straight game. Started at center and played every offensive down in 23-7 win at Minnesota as offense gained 464 yards total offense and rushed for over 200 yards in fifth straight outing. Started at center and played every offensive down in 26-14 loss to Michigan State. Started at center and played every offensive down in 34-24 loss at Ohio State. Started at center and played every offensive down in 17-10 OT win over Northwestern. Started at center and played every offensive down in 28-9 loss to Wisconsin. Started at center in 38-14 win at Purdue as offense rushed for 318 yards and gained 509 yards total offense. Started at center and player every offensive down in 24-21 win over Michigan as offense gained 407 yards total offense. Started at center in 38-17 win at Nebraska. Started at center and played every offensive down in 21-14 Outback Bowl loss to LSU.
2012: Honors - - First team Freshman All-America by Scout.com. 2012 - - Played in 10 games, with nine starts at right guard> Missed two full games and one partial game due to injury. Started at right guard and played every offensive down in 18-17 win over Northern Illinois. Started at right guard and played every offensive down in 9-6 loss to Iowa State. Started at right guard in 27-16 win over Northern Iowa as offense gained 429 yards total offense. Started at right guard in 32-31 loss to Central Michigan as offense gained 430 yards total offense. Did not see action in 31-13 win over Minnesota due to injury. Did not see action in 19-16 win at Michigan State due to injury. Returned to action in 38-14 loss to Penn State. Started at right guard and played every offensive down in 28-17 loss at Northwestern. Started at right guard in 24-21 loss at Indiana. Started at right guard and played every offensive down in 27-24 loss to Purdue. Started at right guard and played every offensive down in 42-17 loss at Michigan. Started at right guard and played every offensive down in 13-7 loss to Nebraska.
2011: Redshirted.
High School: Attended Williamsburg High School in Iowa. High school honors - - Named honorable mention on Parade all-America team. Two-time first team all-state honoree. Three-time first team all-district selection. Ed Thomas Award nominee. Named High School Wrestler of the Year as a senior by Iowa City Press-Citizen. Career - -Helped prep squad to state playoff appearances in 2008, 2009 and 2010, compiling 28-5 overall record. Team captain as a senior. Completed career with 123 tackles, 40 tackles for loss, 14 QB sacks and three fumble recoveries. Had 20 tackles, five tackles for loss and three fumble recoveries as a sophomore. Collected 40 tackles, 17 tackles for loss and five QB sacks as a junior. Had 63 tackles, 18 tackles for loss and nine QB sacks as a senior. Earned three straight state heavyweight wrestling titles in final three years after placing second at state meet as a freshman. Compiled 187-11 prep wrestling record and holds state record with 143 career pins. Posted 50-1 record as a senior, becoming 72nd wrestler in state history to win three straight state titles and 43rd wrestler to reach state finals four straight years. Earned varsity letters in football (3), wrestling (4) and track (4).
Personal: Born 6/16/92. Communication studies major. Member of prep Honor Roll and National Honor Society. Parents are Mary and Curt Blythe. High school coach was Curt Ritchie.
23. Marcus Henry - Boise State
Marcus Henry - 72 Boise State 6-3 296
2015: Played in 13 games. Played in the East-West Shrine Game. Named to the All-Mountain West First Team for second year in a row. Was on preseason watch lists for the Rimington Trophy, Rotary Lombardi Award and Outland Trophy. Started all 13 games. Anchored the offensive line of the Mountain West's top-scoring offense (39.1 ppg) and top-ranking total offense (501.3 ypg), each of which also ranked 15th in the FBS. Protected for the top passing offense in the Mountain West (309.9 ypg) and 16th-best in the country.
2014: Started all 14 games. Named to the All-Mountain West First Team. Anchor of an offensive line for an offense that led the Mountain West in scoring (39.7 ppg) and total offense (494.3 ypg), while ranking ninth and 14th nationally in those categories, respectively.
2013: Started each of his 12 games played on the season. Missed only the regular-season finale against New Mexico (Nov. 30) due to injury. Registered the first start of his career against Washington (Aug. 31), near his hometown of Bellevue, Wash.. Key contributor to an offense that ranked 15th-nationally in red zone offense (.897), 15th in first downs (327), 19th in scoring offense (37.5), 20th in total offense (476.0), 27th in passing offense (277.7) and 33rd in rushing offense (198.3). Named Fall 2013 Academic All-Mountain West. Served as a Game Captain against Southern Miss (Sept. 28) and Wyoming (Nov. 16).
2012: Reserve offensive lineman appeared in 11 games during his debut season with the Broncos. Member of Boise State's PAT and field goal units.
2011: Redshirt season.
High School: Four-year varsity letter winner. Named first-team all-state as a senior. Selected Kingco Conference Lineman of the Year as a senior after being voted first-team All-Kingco on both offense and defense. Named second-team all-conference as a junior. Voted preseason all-state as a senior. Helped team to 3A State Championships in 2009 and 2010. High school coach was Butch Goncharoff.
Personal: Majoring in Business.
2015: Played in 13 games. Played in the East-West Shrine Game. Named to the All-Mountain West First Team for second year in a row. Was on preseason watch lists for the Rimington Trophy, Rotary Lombardi Award and Outland Trophy. Started all 13 games. Anchored the offensive line of the Mountain West's top-scoring offense (39.1 ppg) and top-ranking total offense (501.3 ypg), each of which also ranked 15th in the FBS. Protected for the top passing offense in the Mountain West (309.9 ypg) and 16th-best in the country.
2014: Started all 14 games. Named to the All-Mountain West First Team. Anchor of an offensive line for an offense that led the Mountain West in scoring (39.7 ppg) and total offense (494.3 ypg), while ranking ninth and 14th nationally in those categories, respectively.
2013: Started each of his 12 games played on the season. Missed only the regular-season finale against New Mexico (Nov. 30) due to injury. Registered the first start of his career against Washington (Aug. 31), near his hometown of Bellevue, Wash.. Key contributor to an offense that ranked 15th-nationally in red zone offense (.897), 15th in first downs (327), 19th in scoring offense (37.5), 20th in total offense (476.0), 27th in passing offense (277.7) and 33rd in rushing offense (198.3). Named Fall 2013 Academic All-Mountain West. Served as a Game Captain against Southern Miss (Sept. 28) and Wyoming (Nov. 16).
2012: Reserve offensive lineman appeared in 11 games during his debut season with the Broncos. Member of Boise State's PAT and field goal units.
2011: Redshirt season.
High School: Four-year varsity letter winner. Named first-team all-state as a senior. Selected Kingco Conference Lineman of the Year as a senior after being voted first-team All-Kingco on both offense and defense. Named second-team all-conference as a junior. Voted preseason all-state as a senior. Helped team to 3A State Championships in 2009 and 2010. High school coach was Butch Goncharoff.
Personal: Majoring in Business.
24. Siosifa Tujunga - Washington
Siosifa Tujunga - 65 Washington 6-3 314
2015: Voted a season captain by his teammates. Named a second-team Academic All-Pac-12 selection for a second straight season. Started all 13 games of the season at center. Won the UW's Academic Achievement Award at the team's postseason awards ceremony.
2014: Earned second-team Academic All-Pac-12. Played in all 14 of the Huskies' games during the regular season, starting five. Made first career start, at left guard, vs. Arizona State. Also started in that spot at Colorado, vs. UCLA, at Arizona and vs. Oklahoma State in the Cactus Bowl.
2013: Played in every game other than vs. Oregon. Earned honorable mention Academic All-Pac-12.
2012: Saw first career action in the Huskies' win over Portland State. Also played late in the win at Colorado. Served as a game captain for the San Diego State game.
2011: Redshirted his true freshman season at the UW.
High School: Attended Long Beach Jordan High School in California. Won the Moore League Offensive Lineman of the Year as a senior. Second-team All-CIF Southern Section. Helped Panthers advance to the CIF Southern Section Pac 5 playoffs as a senior. Second-team All-Moore League as a junior, when he played alongside current Huskies Princeton Fuimaono and John Timu. A PrepStar All-Region selection. Rated the No. 83 offensive guard recruit in the country by scout.com. Played for coach Thomas Barnes.
Personal: Hometown: Long Beach, Calif.
2015: Voted a season captain by his teammates. Named a second-team Academic All-Pac-12 selection for a second straight season. Started all 13 games of the season at center. Won the UW's Academic Achievement Award at the team's postseason awards ceremony.
2014: Earned second-team Academic All-Pac-12. Played in all 14 of the Huskies' games during the regular season, starting five. Made first career start, at left guard, vs. Arizona State. Also started in that spot at Colorado, vs. UCLA, at Arizona and vs. Oklahoma State in the Cactus Bowl.
2013: Played in every game other than vs. Oregon. Earned honorable mention Academic All-Pac-12.
2012: Saw first career action in the Huskies' win over Portland State. Also played late in the win at Colorado. Served as a game captain for the San Diego State game.
2011: Redshirted his true freshman season at the UW.
High School: Attended Long Beach Jordan High School in California. Won the Moore League Offensive Lineman of the Year as a senior. Second-team All-CIF Southern Section. Helped Panthers advance to the CIF Southern Section Pac 5 playoffs as a senior. Second-team All-Moore League as a junior, when he played alongside current Huskies Princeton Fuimaono and John Timu. A PrepStar All-Region selection. Rated the No. 83 offensive guard recruit in the country by scout.com. Played for coach Thomas Barnes.
Personal: Hometown: Long Beach, Calif.
25. Artie Rowell - Pittsburgh
Artie Rowell - 57 Pittsburgh 6-2 310
2105: Played in all 13 games, starting the final 12 contests at center. When he played in the opener against Youngstown State, it was his first contest since injuring his knee at Boston College on Sept. 5, 2014. Helped Pitt produce a 1,000-yard rusher in tailback Qadree Ollison. Selected a team captain.
2014: Started the initial two games at center (Delaware and Boston College). Sustained a season-ending knee injury in the first half at Boston College (Sept. 5).
2013: Started all 13 games at center. Garnered All-Bowl Team recognition from NFL.com and CollegeFootballNews.com for his performance in Pitt's 30-27 Little Caesars Pizza Bowl victory over Bowling Green. Helped Pitt produce 487 yards (255 rushing and 232 passing) vs. BGSU.
2012: Played in two games (Gardner-Webb and Louisville).Big East All-Academic Football Team honoree.
2011: Redshirted as a true freshman.
High School: A four-year starter on both sides of the ball at Central Dauphin in Pennsylvania (offensive guard and defensive tackle). Selected first team All-State Class AAAA by the Pennsylvania Sports Writers...Pennsylvania Football News first team All-Class AAAA. First team All-Mid-Penn Commonwealth selection as both an offensive and defensive lineman. Named Central Dauphin's Lineman of the Year each of his last three seasons. Had 47 tackles and three sacks on defense and helped his team average more than 200 rushing yards per game on offense as a senior. Led Central Dauphin to a 10-3 record and the District 3 semifinals his senior season. Team qualified for the District 3 playoffs each of his four years. Was named the offensive lineman MVP at the 2010 State College NIKE camp. Rated the nation's No. 14 center by Scout. Rated the No. 27 prospect in Pennsylvania by Rivals and SuperPrep. SuperPrep All-Northeast Team. Played under Coach Glen McNamee. Selected to play in the inaugural Chesapeake Bowl all-star game that showcases players from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and Washington, D.C.. Earned a combined seven varsity letters at Central Dauphin, including four in football and three in basketball. National Honor Society. Academic Excellence Program. Spearheaded a fundraiser for the Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition that raised more than $10,000.
Personal: Arthur C. Rowell Jr., born 9/9/92, is the son of Art and Susan Rowell Sr. Has one sister. Earned his degree in finance and is now pursuing his MBA in Pitt's Katz Graduate School of Business...served as Pitt's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) president for 2014-15. Is one of three ACC student-athlete representatives--and 15 student-athletes nationwide--who vote on proposed governance rule changes under the NCAA's Division I autonomy process.
2105: Played in all 13 games, starting the final 12 contests at center. When he played in the opener against Youngstown State, it was his first contest since injuring his knee at Boston College on Sept. 5, 2014. Helped Pitt produce a 1,000-yard rusher in tailback Qadree Ollison. Selected a team captain.
2014: Started the initial two games at center (Delaware and Boston College). Sustained a season-ending knee injury in the first half at Boston College (Sept. 5).
2013: Started all 13 games at center. Garnered All-Bowl Team recognition from NFL.com and CollegeFootballNews.com for his performance in Pitt's 30-27 Little Caesars Pizza Bowl victory over Bowling Green. Helped Pitt produce 487 yards (255 rushing and 232 passing) vs. BGSU.
2012: Played in two games (Gardner-Webb and Louisville).Big East All-Academic Football Team honoree.
2011: Redshirted as a true freshman.
High School: A four-year starter on both sides of the ball at Central Dauphin in Pennsylvania (offensive guard and defensive tackle). Selected first team All-State Class AAAA by the Pennsylvania Sports Writers...Pennsylvania Football News first team All-Class AAAA. First team All-Mid-Penn Commonwealth selection as both an offensive and defensive lineman. Named Central Dauphin's Lineman of the Year each of his last three seasons. Had 47 tackles and three sacks on defense and helped his team average more than 200 rushing yards per game on offense as a senior. Led Central Dauphin to a 10-3 record and the District 3 semifinals his senior season. Team qualified for the District 3 playoffs each of his four years. Was named the offensive lineman MVP at the 2010 State College NIKE camp. Rated the nation's No. 14 center by Scout. Rated the No. 27 prospect in Pennsylvania by Rivals and SuperPrep. SuperPrep All-Northeast Team. Played under Coach Glen McNamee. Selected to play in the inaugural Chesapeake Bowl all-star game that showcases players from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and Washington, D.C.. Earned a combined seven varsity letters at Central Dauphin, including four in football and three in basketball. National Honor Society. Academic Excellence Program. Spearheaded a fundraiser for the Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition that raised more than $10,000.
Personal: Arthur C. Rowell Jr., born 9/9/92, is the son of Art and Susan Rowell Sr. Has one sister. Earned his degree in finance and is now pursuing his MBA in Pitt's Katz Graduate School of Business...served as Pitt's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) president for 2014-15. Is one of three ACC student-athlete representatives--and 15 student-athletes nationwide--who vote on proposed governance rule changes under the NCAA's Division I autonomy process.
26. Quinton Schooley - North Carolina State
Quinton Schooley - 60 North Carolina State 6-4 298
2015: 2015 Atlantic Coast Conference Honorable Mention. Played in 13 games.
2014: Solid center who has played every offensive snap in 20 of his 25 career games with the Wolfpack. Had played more snaps than member of the Wolfpack squad before exiting the UNC game early with an ankle injury. Earned the team's Bo Rein Award, given to a member of team who provides a vital contribution in an unsung role.
2013: Played every offensive snap of the season - 978 total - and started every game at center.
2012: Attended Butler Community College. Saw limited action.
High School: Attended Chanute High School in Kansas. Helped lead squad to an 8-4 record and the state quarterfinals under coach Don Simmons. Three-sport athlete. Honors: All-SEK League selection at offensive line and linebacker as a senior. First-team All Class 4A selection by The Topeka Capital Journal and the Wichita Eagle.
Personal: Hometown: Chanute, Kansas.
2015: 2015 Atlantic Coast Conference Honorable Mention. Played in 13 games.
2014: Solid center who has played every offensive snap in 20 of his 25 career games with the Wolfpack. Had played more snaps than member of the Wolfpack squad before exiting the UNC game early with an ankle injury. Earned the team's Bo Rein Award, given to a member of team who provides a vital contribution in an unsung role.
2013: Played every offensive snap of the season - 978 total - and started every game at center.
2012: Attended Butler Community College. Saw limited action.
High School: Attended Chanute High School in Kansas. Helped lead squad to an 8-4 record and the state quarterfinals under coach Don Simmons. Three-sport athlete. Honors: All-SEK League selection at offensive line and linebacker as a senior. First-team All Class 4A selection by The Topeka Capital Journal and the Wichita Eagle.
Personal: Hometown: Chanute, Kansas.
27. Lucas Powell - Ohio
Lucas Powell - 54 Ohio 6-3 296
2015: 2015 All-MAC Conference Third Team. Played in 12 games.
2014: Saw action in all 12 games, and started 11. Recorded 5 assisted tackles. Three tackles against Marshall (Sept. 13) and two tackles against Bowling Green (Oct. 11).
2013: Has started nine of the 11 games he's played in. Has graded out a team-best 1.8868 and ranks second on the team with 41 pancakes. Received playing time at Louisville (Sept. 1), recording two pancakes. Started at center against North Texas (Sept. 7) and tallied a team season-high 13 pancakes. Started at center against Marshall (Sept. 14) and posted four pancakes. Started at center at Akron (Oct. 5) and piled up three pancakes. Earned playing time against Central Michigan (Oct. 12) and recorded a pancake. Started at center at Eastern Michigan (Oct. 19) and posted two pancakes. Started at center against Miami (Oct. 26) and finished with eight pancakes. Started at center at Buffalo (Nov. 5) and totaled three pancakes. Started at center at Bowling Green (Nov. 12) and tallied a pancake. Started at center against Kent State (Nov. 19) and compiled four pancakes. Started at center against UMass (Nov. 29).
2012: Played in three of Ohio's 13 games during the season. Appeared in 34 plays, earning 64 points. Graded out at a 1.88. Recorded eight pancakes, one decleater, and nine knockdowns.
2011: Redshirted.
High School: Played offensive line and center at Gardner Edgerton High School in Kansas. Named first-team 5A All-State, All-State Top 22, Rivals Kansas All-State first team, Kansas City All-Metro Top 11 and was ranked as the #27 Center in the country by Rivals.com as a senior. Selected to play in the 2010 Kansas Shrine Bowl. Helped lead team to a Kansas 5A State Runner-up and a #24 National Ranking by USA Today as a senior. Named to the All-State Academic team as a junior. Three-year letterwinner in football and once in wrestling. Son of Kit and Debbie Powell.
Personal: Son of Kit and Debbie Powell. Born April 2, 1993. Has one younger brother - Logan. Enjoys hanging out with friends, lifting and boating. Lists the Kansas City Chiefs as his favorite professional sports team. Sports Management major. Would like to work in a college athletic department after graduation.
2015: 2015 All-MAC Conference Third Team. Played in 12 games.
2014: Saw action in all 12 games, and started 11. Recorded 5 assisted tackles. Three tackles against Marshall (Sept. 13) and two tackles against Bowling Green (Oct. 11).
2013: Has started nine of the 11 games he's played in. Has graded out a team-best 1.8868 and ranks second on the team with 41 pancakes. Received playing time at Louisville (Sept. 1), recording two pancakes. Started at center against North Texas (Sept. 7) and tallied a team season-high 13 pancakes. Started at center against Marshall (Sept. 14) and posted four pancakes. Started at center at Akron (Oct. 5) and piled up three pancakes. Earned playing time against Central Michigan (Oct. 12) and recorded a pancake. Started at center at Eastern Michigan (Oct. 19) and posted two pancakes. Started at center against Miami (Oct. 26) and finished with eight pancakes. Started at center at Buffalo (Nov. 5) and totaled three pancakes. Started at center at Bowling Green (Nov. 12) and tallied a pancake. Started at center against Kent State (Nov. 19) and compiled four pancakes. Started at center against UMass (Nov. 29).
2012: Played in three of Ohio's 13 games during the season. Appeared in 34 plays, earning 64 points. Graded out at a 1.88. Recorded eight pancakes, one decleater, and nine knockdowns.
2011: Redshirted.
High School: Played offensive line and center at Gardner Edgerton High School in Kansas. Named first-team 5A All-State, All-State Top 22, Rivals Kansas All-State first team, Kansas City All-Metro Top 11 and was ranked as the #27 Center in the country by Rivals.com as a senior. Selected to play in the 2010 Kansas Shrine Bowl. Helped lead team to a Kansas 5A State Runner-up and a #24 National Ranking by USA Today as a senior. Named to the All-State Academic team as a junior. Three-year letterwinner in football and once in wrestling. Son of Kit and Debbie Powell.
Personal: Son of Kit and Debbie Powell. Born April 2, 1993. Has one younger brother - Logan. Enjoys hanging out with friends, lifting and boating. Lists the Kansas City Chiefs as his favorite professional sports team. Sports Management major. Would like to work in a college athletic department after graduation.
28. Evan Mulroney - Maryland
Evan Mulroney - 50 Maryland 6-4 299
2015: Started all 12 games at center. An Academic All-Big Ten selection. Helped Maryland offense total 182.5 rushing yards/g - most since 2003. Terps totaled eclipsed 2,000 rushing yards for the first time since 2011. Helped running back Brandon Ross lead Big Ten with 6.4 yards per carry and an Honorable Mention All-Big Ten nod. Maryland had five games with more than 200 rushing yards, including 715 rushing yards over the last two games of the season. Helped team gain 401 rushing yards in season finale victory at Rutgers (11/28) - the first time the team had eclipsed 400 yards since 1999. Helped Perry Hills run for a Maryland quarterback record 170 yards at #1 Ohio State (10/10).
2014: Appeared in one game during the season, playing at Wisconsin (10/25). Missed most of the season with a viral infection.
2013: Appeared in seven games in a reserve role at center and on special teams.
2012: Appeared in seven games including five starts at center. Made his first career start against North Carolina State (10/20). Helped Maryland rush for 206 yards against the Tar Heels. Part of the line against Boston College (10/27) that led Maryland to 337 yards of total offense. Helped Maryland rush for 144 yards against Georgia Tech (11/3). Part of the line that led Maryland to 139 yards rushing against Clemson (11/10).
2011: Served a redshirt season as a reserve offensive lineman.
High School: Attended Salesianum High School in Delaware. One of the top players in the state as a senior, ranking No. 4 according to Rivals.com. Ranked as the 15th-best center in the country by Scout.com. A 2010 first team all-state selection. Team averaged over 300 yards of offense and 30 points per game his senior year. Helped lead his team to state semifinals his senior year. Team won state championship as a junior. Aso considered North Carolina State and Virginia Tech. Coached by Bill DiNardo.
Personal: Born in Wilmington, Del.. Favorite all-time Terp is Randy White. Volunteers with the Best Buddies program and participates in its annual walk in College Park. Majoring in American studies.
2015: Started all 12 games at center. An Academic All-Big Ten selection. Helped Maryland offense total 182.5 rushing yards/g - most since 2003. Terps totaled eclipsed 2,000 rushing yards for the first time since 2011. Helped running back Brandon Ross lead Big Ten with 6.4 yards per carry and an Honorable Mention All-Big Ten nod. Maryland had five games with more than 200 rushing yards, including 715 rushing yards over the last two games of the season. Helped team gain 401 rushing yards in season finale victory at Rutgers (11/28) - the first time the team had eclipsed 400 yards since 1999. Helped Perry Hills run for a Maryland quarterback record 170 yards at #1 Ohio State (10/10).
2014: Appeared in one game during the season, playing at Wisconsin (10/25). Missed most of the season with a viral infection.
2013: Appeared in seven games in a reserve role at center and on special teams.
2012: Appeared in seven games including five starts at center. Made his first career start against North Carolina State (10/20). Helped Maryland rush for 206 yards against the Tar Heels. Part of the line against Boston College (10/27) that led Maryland to 337 yards of total offense. Helped Maryland rush for 144 yards against Georgia Tech (11/3). Part of the line that led Maryland to 139 yards rushing against Clemson (11/10).
2011: Served a redshirt season as a reserve offensive lineman.
High School: Attended Salesianum High School in Delaware. One of the top players in the state as a senior, ranking No. 4 according to Rivals.com. Ranked as the 15th-best center in the country by Scout.com. A 2010 first team all-state selection. Team averaged over 300 yards of offense and 30 points per game his senior year. Helped lead his team to state semifinals his senior year. Team won state championship as a junior. Aso considered North Carolina State and Virginia Tech. Coached by Bill DiNardo.
Personal: Born in Wilmington, Del.. Favorite all-time Terp is Randy White. Volunteers with the Best Buddies program and participates in its annual walk in College Park. Majoring in American studies.
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