Monday, March 4, 2019

1.Lamont Gaillard – Georgia 6-2 295

2018: Played in 14 games.
2017: Appeared in 15 games, starting all 15 at center. Winner of the Own the Trenches award after spring drills. Recipient of the Quinton Lumpkin Football Scholarship.
2016: Appeared in 13 games, making 13 starts. Received the offense’s Most Improved award at the end of spring practice. Recipient of the Quinton Lumpkin Football Scholarship.
2015: Played in two games. Recipient of the Quinton Lumpkin Football Scholarship.
2014: Redshirted. Member of the scout team. Recipient of the Quinton Lumpkin Football Scholarship. UGA J. Reid Parker Director of Athletics Honor Roll.
High School: Attended Pine Forest in North Carolina, coached by Bill Sochovka. 2014 Under Armour All-American. PrepStar Magazine four-star prospect, Top 150 Dream Team, #5 ranked DT and #53 overall player in the country. ESPN.com four-star prospect, #4 ranked DT nationally, #3 overall prospect in the state of North Carolina, #32 overall prospect in the Southeast region, ESPN Top 300 prospect, #55 overall prospect nationally. Scout.com four-star prospect, #13 ranked DT nationally, #4 overall player in North Carolina, #46 overall prospect in the Southeast region, #147 overall prospect nationally. 247sports.com four-star prospect, #10 ranked OT nationally, #8 overall prospect in the state of North Carolina, #140 ranked overall prospect nationally. Rivals.com three-star prospect, #14 ranked overall player in the state of North Carolina. Named to the 2013 Mid South All Conference First Team, recording 82 tackles in his senior season helping Pine Forest to a 10-2 record, finishing second in its division and earning a second consecutive playoff appearance. Was voted onto the 2013 NCPreps.com 4A Pre-Season All-State Team. Named to the 2012 Mid South All Conference First Team after recording 108 total tackles, seven tackles for loss, and four sacks in his junior campaign, helping to lead the Trojans to a 7-5 record and a playoff berth after a 1-10 2011 season.
Personal: Full Name: Lamont Rockarius Gaillard. Major: Sociology.

Sunday, March 3, 2019

2. Drew Kyser – Memphis 6-5 300

2018: Played in 14 games.
2017: Captained the offensive line. Returned for a third season as the starter at center. Started all 13 games, including the AutoZone Liberty Bowl. Played 60 or more snaps in 12 games. Saw action on every snap in nine contests, including three-straight wins over Navy (69), Houston (76) and Tulane (63). Played a season-best 89 snaps vs. UCF in The American Championship Game. Played all 59 snaps vs. Iowa State in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl. Member of the offensive line that was a part of the most prolific offense in program history with nearly 7,000 total yards (school-record 6,917 yards) and 72 TD. Offense ranked among FBS leaders in scoring (2nd; 45.5 points), total offense (4th; 532.1 ypg) and passing offense (7th; 335.0 ypg). Blocked for an offense that had a 4,000-yard passer (Riley Ferguson), 1,000-yard rusher (Darrell Henderson) and 1,000-yard receiver (Anthony Miller) for the first time in program history. Helped pave the way for the Tigers offense to roll up over 500 yards of total offense eight times, including a school-record 753 yards vs. UCF in The American Championship Game (broke previous record of 711 yards vs. Connecticut earlier in 2017).
2016: Captained the offensive line. Started all 13 games at center. Played 924-of-964 snaps (.959). Played every snap in 10 contests, Member of the 2016 Memphis offense that was second in program history for total yards (6,028), points (505) and total TD (57), including a school-record 34 TD passes. Blocked for the Tigers offense that piled up over 500 yards of total offense six times,  Memphis had 635 total yards vs. Bowling Green, the fourth-most for a game in program history. Played over 80 snaps three times, including a season-high 82 vs. Tulsa. Saw 81 snaps of action vs. USF and Western Kentucky. Played every snap in five-straight games vs. Ole Miss (78), Temple (58), Tulane (67), Navy (71) and Tulsa (82). Played every snap in the final four contests of season vs. USF (81), Cincinnati (73), Houston (79) and Western Kentucky (81).
2015: Played in all 13 games.  Made 12 starts. All game action came at center. Saw action on 965-of-1,024 snaps (.942). Played every snap in seven contests.  Member of the offensive line that helped Memphis post some of its best offensive numbers in school history. The 2015 Tigers offense set school records for scoring (522 points), total touchdowns (59), passing yards (3,997), plays (1,028) and total yards (6,330). Memphis also ranked in the top-20 nationally in scoring offense (11th), passing offense (18th), total offense (19th) and red zone offense (18th). The Tigers piled up over 500 yards of total offense six times, including a program single-game record 704 yards in a road victory at Tulsa. Blocked for an offense that ranked 18th nationally in the red zone offense, converting 88.9 percent of its trips inside the 20-yard line (56-of-63). Started the first game of his collegiate career in the season-opening win over Missouri State. Played 63-of-81 snaps vs. the Bears. Did not start in the win at Kansas but played 63-of-79 snaps. Saw action on every snap in the next four contests — all wins — vs. Bowling Green (90), Cincinnati (73), USF (72) and Ole Miss (94). The 94 snaps played vs. the Rebels were a season high. Played over 70 snaps in the next four contests vs. Tulsa (82), Tulane (79), Navy (73) and Houston (72). Saw action on all snaps in games vs. Temple (69), SMU (64) and Auburn (68).
High School: Three-year starter at center for head coach Brian Blackmon at Opelika High School in Alabama. Helped lead the 2014 Bulldogs to a 9-2 overall record, a perfect 6-0 Class 6A/Region III mark and an Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) Class 6A state playoffs berth. The region title was the school’s first since 2007. Posted a 52-14 road win over Valley High School to clinch the region title in 2014. Opelika High School advanced to the Class 6A state playoffs second round in 2014. The Bulldogs averaged 422.5 yards of total offense, including 213.6 yards rushing, his senior year. Graded 90 percent or higher in every game his senior season. A 2014 Alabama Sports Writers Association (ASWA) All-Alabama second team pick. Named to the Opelika-Auburn News All-Area first team his junior and senior campaigns (2013, 2014). A 2012 Opelika-Auburn News All-Area second team selection as a sophomore. Member of the 2012 Bulldogs team that went 10-5 and finished the campaign as the AHSAA Class 6A state runner-up. Also lettered in wrestling and track and field.
Personal: Son of Todd and Stacy Kyser. Has an older sister, Anna, and two younger sisters, Sarah Kent and Mary Kathryn. Birthday is October 4. History major.




Saturday, March 2, 2019

3. Ross Pierschbacher – Alabama 6-4 301

2018: Played in 15 games.
2017: Played left guard. Named First Team All-SEC selection by the Associated Press Selected as one of the UA coaching staff’s offensive players of the week for his play against Tennessee and Auburn. Named the SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week for his play against Vanderbilt. Helped anchor an offensive line that ranked second in the SEC and 13th nationally in rushing with 250.6 yards per game while also ranking second in the SEC and 15th nationally in scoring offense (37.1 ppg). The Tide was fourth in the SEC and 29th nationally in total offense (444.1 ypg). Florida State: Helped open holes for 173 rushing yards in a 24-7 win over No. 3 Florida State at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Fresno State: Graded out at 87 percent in the win over the Bulldogs. Did not allow a sack or a hurry and did not commit a penalty. Cleared a path for 305 rushing yards in the win, including a career-best 154 yards for quarterback Jalen Hurts. Had one knockdown block. Colorado State: Helped clear a path for 239 rushing yards and 487 passing yards in the win over the Rams. Graded out at 87 percent with two knockdown blocks while not allowing a sack or a pressure. Vanderbilt: Cleared a path on the left side of the offensive line for a Saban-era high 496 rushing yards and 677 total yards. Graded out at 90 percent with two knockdown blocks. Did not allow a sack, hurry or commit a penalty. Earned SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week honors. Ole Miss: Started and played 55 snaps in a 66-3 win over the Rebels. Had two knockdown blocks. Helped open holes for 365 rushing yards at 7.2 yards per carry. Did not allow a sack and provided time for 248 passing yards and 613 total yards. The Tide had six runners gain at least 30 yards, led by Jalen Hurts (101). Texas A&M: Helped the Crimson Tide rush for 232 yards. Played all 69 snaps on offense. Opened holes for Damien Harris to rush for 124 yards on just 14 attempts. Arkansas: Helped clear a path for 308 rushing yards and 496 yards of total offense. Did not allow a sack in the passing game and graded out at 86 percent. Blocked for his sixth 100-yard rushing game this season. Tennessee: Blocked for 604 yards of total offense in a 45-7 victory over the Volunteers. Earned offensive player of the week honors from the Alabama coaching staff. Graded out at 89 percent with a knockdown block. Did not allow a sack or a pressure. Opened holes in the rushing game for 272 yards and four touchdowns. LSU: Graded out at 80 percent in a 24-10 win over the No. 19 Tigers. Opened holes for two rushing touchdowns and had a knockdown block. Mississippi State: Started but played just three snaps after twisting his ankle. Auburn: Overcame an ankle injury to help the Tide rush for 209 yards and a touchdown coming off the bench. Did not allow a sack or commit a penalty on the afternoon. Recognized as an offensive player of the week by the UA coaches for his game against the Tigers. Clemson: Played 57 snaps in the Tide’s 24-6 win in the Sugar Bowl before a knee injury forced him out of the game in the second half. Graded out at 85 percent. Opened holes for a game-high 141 yards on the ground while providing time for Hurts to complete 66.7 percent of his passes and two touchdowns. Georgia: Provided time for Alabama to throw for 166 yards and three touchdowns in the second half as the Tide knocked off Georgia for its 17th national championship. He graded out at a 86 percent on 72 plays. Did not allow a sack or a pressure. Did not have a penalty and added one knockdown block.
2016: Chosen as a second team All-SEC selection by the Associated Press. Helped the Tide rank 16th nationally and first in the SEC in scoring offense (38.8 ppg), 12th nationally and second in the league in rushing offense (245.0 ypg) and 34th in the nation in total offense (455.3 ypg). Blocked for 11 100-yard rushing games — four from Damien Harris and Jalen Hurts along with two from Bo Scarbrough and one by Josh Jacobs. USC: Started his first career game at right guard. Opened holes for 242 rushing yards, including 138 yards from Harris. Western Kentucky: Started and provided time for Hurts and Blake Barnett to throw for 351 yards and two touchdowns. Played 30 snaps, splitting time with Alphonse Taylor. Had one knockdown block. Ole Miss: Had three knockdown blocks. Did not allow a sack. Opened holes for 334 yards rushing with 146 from Hurts and 144 from Harris. Kent State: Started at left guard and opened holes for 285 yards and three touchdowns. Blocked for 502 yards of total offense and 48 points. Graded out at 81 percent. Kentucky: Graded out at 82 percent with a knockdown block. Cleared a path for 100 rushing yards for Jacobs and 173 for the team. Helped provide time for 315 passing yards on 65.8 percent passing by the UA quarterbacks. Did not allow a sack or commit a penalty. Arkansas: Helped open holes for 264 rushing yards while providing time for 253 yards through the air. Did not allow a sack or pressure and did not commit a penalty. Helped Harris rush for 122 yards on 13 carries. Tennessee: Cleared a path for 409 yards rushing and 594 yards of total offense. The 409 yards rushing was the most for an Alabama team since 1992 and the most against Tennessee since 1986. Helped the Tide average 8.5 yards per attempt. Opened holes for two 100-yard rushers (Hurts 132, Scarbrough 109). Had four knockdown blocks and graded out at 83 percent. Texas A&M: Recorded two knockdown blocks. Graded out at 83 percent. Opened holes for 287 yards on the ground and 451 yards of total offense. Helped Harris notch his fourth 100-yard game of the season as Alabama averaged 5.0 yards per carry. Did not allow a sack or a hurry and did not commit a penalty. LSU: Started at left guard and did not allow a sack or a hurry while opening holes for 216 rushing yards and 323 total yards. Helped Hurts rush for 114 yards and a TD. Mississippi State: Had one knockdown block. Helped the Tide rush for 218 yards while providing time for 615 yards of total offense. Did not allow a sack or a hurry. Chattanooga: Helped the Crimson Tide rush for 196 yards on 37 carries, including a game-high 91 yards by Harris. Auburn: Helped provide time for 501 yards of total offense, including 203 yards on the ground. Graded out at 84 percent with two knockdown blocks. Did not allow a sack, a hurry or commit a penalty. Florida: Recorded two knockdown blocks. Opened holes for 234 rushing yards and four touchdowns on the ground. Helped the Tide average 6.2 yards per carry. Did not allow a sack or a hurry. Washington: Helped open holes for 269 yards rushing, including a career-high 180 and two scores for Scarbrough. Tide averaged 5.4 yards per rush. Had one knockdown block. Clemson: Opened holes for 221 rushing yards and three scores on the ground. Helped Scarbrough gain 93 yards on 16 carries with two touchdowns.
2015: The Crimson Tide’s starting left guard in 2015, Named to the Sporting News and SEC All-Freshman teams. Made his first career start in Arlington against Wisconsin and started all 15 games. Helped open holes for 199.9 rushing yards per game that ranked 32nd nationally and third in the SEC. Surrendered just 1.5 sacks for a unit that ranked tied for 45th nationally in sacks allowed with 1.67 per game. Had 33 knockdown blocks. Missed only seven assignments in the Tide’s 15 games. Wisconsin: Graded out at 88 percent and notched four knockdown blocks as the Crimson Tide rushed for 238 yards and accounted for 502 yards of total offense against the Badgers. Did not surrender a sack or a hurry. Middle Tennessee: Amassed three knockdown blocks as the Tide rushed for 220 yards (5.6 per carry) and totaled 532 yards of offense. Ole Miss: Blocked for 503 yards of total offense while opening holes for 215 rushing, including 127 by Derrick Henry. The line allowed only one sack in 59 pass attempts. Added four knockdown blocks in the game. ULM: Started and graded out at 84 percent with only one missed assignment. Surrendered half of a sack and helped the Tide generate 34 points on offense. Georgia: Started and blocked for 379 yards of total offense, including 189 yards rushing. Did not allow a sack or hurry with no penalties. 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. 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. Had two knockdown blocks. Did not surrender a sack or a quarterback hurry. The line allowed only one sack to an Aggies team that entered 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 did not miss an assignment. Graded out at 82 percent. Had one knockdown block. LSU: Cleared a path for 210 rushing yards from Henry and 250 for the team. Did not allow a sack. Provided time for Jake Coker to complete 75 percent of his passes. Had one knockdown block. Mississippi State: Had two knockdown blocks 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: Started and played 29 snaps. Graded out at 83 percent. Did not allow a sack or hurry with no missed assignments.  Auburn: Had a season-high four knockdown blocks and graded out at 88 percent against the Tigers in a 29-13 win on the Plains. 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: Helped open holes for 233 yards rushing, including 189 by Henry, Had one knockdown block. Michigan State: 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. Had a career-high four knockdown blocks. Clemson: Provided time for 335 yards passing from Coker and 158 yards rushing from Henry. Allowed one sack but did not commit a penalty, Had two knockdown blocks.
2014: Redshirted during his first season at the Capstone.
High School: Attended Cedar Falls High School in Iowa. A versatile offensive lineman in a deep and talented 2014 line class. Parade Magazine All-American. Was selected to participate in the Under Armour All-America Game. A consensus four-star prospect who was listed as a guard by some recruiting services and a tackle in others. Second team All-America by MaxPreps. Ranked as the No. 3 offensive guard and the top-ranked player in Iowa by ESPN. Ranked 64th in the ESPN100 and the No. 5 player in the Midwest Region. Listed as the No. 4 offensive guard and No. 65 player nationally by Scout.com. Rivals.com rated him the No. 8 offensive tackle nationally, the No. 2 player in Iowa and 107th in the Rivals250. No. 74 in the 247Sports Composite rankings and the top player in the state. Ranked 120th in the 247Sports Top247 while rating as the No. 11 offensive tackle and No. 2 player in Iowa. Four-star member of the PrepStar Top 150 Dream Team. Ranked as the No. 65 player in the class of 2014 and the No. 11 offensive lineman by PrepStar. Three-time first team 4A All-State selection by the Des Moines Register. Also garnered Elite All-State honors (one team across all classifications) from the Des Moines Register in 2011, 2012 and 2013. Played for head coach Pat Mitchell at Cedar Falls High School. Chose Alabama over Auburn, Iowa, Nebraska, Notre Dame and Oklahoma. Initially committed to Iowa.
Personal: Hometown: Cedar Falls, Iowa. Name pronounced as: PEERSCH-baker.

Thursday, February 28, 2019

4. Justin Falcinelli – Clemson 6-4 305

2018: Played in 14 games.
2017: Honorable mention All-American by College Football News. First-Team All-ACC selection. First-team All-ACC by AP. Second-team All-ACC by Phil Steele. All-ACC Academic selection. Had 22 knockdowns in 932 snaps over 14 games (14 starts). Had a team-high three knockdowns in 41 snaps against Kent State on Sept. 2. Had two knockdowns in playing all 69 snaps against No. 13 Auburn on Sept. 9. Had two knockdowns in 71 snaps at No. 14 Louisville on Sept. 16. Had a knockdown in 81 snaps against Boston College on Sept. 23; named team co-offensive player-of-the-game. Had a team-high two knockdowns in 63 snaps at No. 12 Virginia Tech on Sept. 30. Had two knockdowns in 80 snaps against Wake Forest on Oct. 7. Had two knockdowns in playing all 59 snaps at Syracuse on Oct. 13. Had three knockdowns in 75 snaps against Georgia Tech on Oct. 28. Had two knockdowns in playing all 83 snaps at No. 20 NC State on Nov. 4. Played 82 snaps against Florida State on Nov. 11; named team co-offensive player-of-the-game. Played 21 snaps against The Citadel on Nov. 18. Played 77 snaps at South Carolina on Nov. 25. Had two knockdowns in 60 snaps against No. 7 Miami (Fla.) in the ACC Championship Game on Dec. 2. Had a knockdown in playing all 70 snaps against No. 4 Alabama in the Sugar Bowl on Jan. 1.
2016: Had four knockdown blocks in 174 snaps over 11 games. Appeared in the Troy win for 23 snaps, posting an 83 percent grade with a pair of knockdowns. Played 32 snaps against SC State. Logged 18 snaps in win over Georgia Tech. Played 17 snaps at Boston College, with a 94 percent grade. Logged eight snaps in 37-34 win at Florida State. Played 23 snaps against Syracuse, grading out at 87 percent. Graded 90 percent in 30 quality snaps against South Carolina.
2015: Finished with three knockdowns in 123 snaps over 13 games. Graded 94 percent in 17 snaps against Appalachian State. Earned 20 snaps against Georgia Tech, grading 90 percent. Logged 33 snaps at Miami and contributed a knockdown. Saw seven snaps in win over Wake Forest.
2014: Redshirted.
High School: Attended Middletown High School in Maryland. Rated as the No. 12 player in Maryland by Rivals.com. No. 16 player in Maryland by 247Sports.com. Three-time all-state selection. Consensus first-team all-state as a junior and senior, and first-team all-state as a defensive lineman as a sophomore. Member of the state championship team as a sophomore, junior and senior; his team was 41-1 in his three years as a starter, winning each of the last 36 games; also played as a freshman on a team that reached state championship game. Played on both sides of the ball as a starter each of his last three years. Had 108 career tackles, including 42 as a junior. Outstanding lacrosse player who lettered four times. National Honor Society member, Maryland Scholar and an APEX Scholar. Coached by Kevin Lynott at Middletown High School. Recruited by Brent Venables.
Personal: His father, David, played football for one season at Notre Dame. His brother, Shane, attended Maryland on an academic scholarship (engineering). Earned undergraduate degree in management in December 2016. Born Sept. 18, 1995.

5. Curtis Rainey – Georgia Southern 6-2 290

2018: Played in 13 games.
2017: Played in all 12 games, starting nine at center. An honorable mention All-Sun Belt selection. Was on the field for a total of 857 snaps (814 offensive, 43 special teams). Played a season-high 89 snaps against Arkansas State.
2016: Played in all 12 games for the Eagles, starting nine at right guard. Was on the field for 812 snaps (757 offensive, 55 special teams). Had 21 knockdowns on the season, including four against South Alabama. Played a season-high 87 snaps at Georgia Tech.
2015: Played in eight games along the offensive line. Was on the field for 48 offensive snaps and 11 special teams plays. Saw brief action against West Virginia, Western Michigan and The Citadel. Played a season-high 18 snaps in the win over New Mexico State.
High School: Tallied more than 200 career pancake blocks at Robert E. Lee High School in Florida. Earned second team all-state honors as a senior along with all-county, All-First Coast and team MVP awards. Also lettered in basketball and track & field.
Personal: Born Curtis Paul Rainey on December 9 in Jacksonville. Son of Pamela and Pernell Rainey. Has three siblings, Davin Rainey, Lamon Rainey and Mikhail Coker. Majoring in Marketing.

Tuesday, February 26, 2019

6. Bryce Holland – Army 6-2 295

2018: Played in 13 games.
2017:  Appeared in all 13 games for the Black Knights. Anchored an offensive line that led the nation in rushing with 362.3 yards per game and a total of 4,710 yards. Named to the ESPN All-Bowl Team after helping Army defeat No. 25 San Diego State in the Armed Forces Bowl. Was selected to the Rimington Trophy Watch List prior to the season.
2016: Started every game. Has appeared at center in all 11 games as the team’s primary snapper. Started against North Texas in the Heart of Dallas Bowl.
2015: Did not see any varsity action.
2014: Did not seen any game action prior to making his collegiate debut in the Ball State win. Appeared in the loss to Rice. Saw the field at Kent State and against Air Force. Did not play against Connecticut. Appeared in the Western Kentucky game. Made his first-career start at right guard in the win over Fordham.
High School: Earned three varsity letters as an offensive lineman at Hamilton High School in Arizona. Played center. Served as team captain as a senior. All-state selection. Chosen for all-region. Named to the Arizona Top-25. Collected Academic All-America honors. Helped football team to a Division I championship.
Personal: Given name is Bruce Thomas Holland. Enjoys weight lifting in his free time. Major is Management.


7. Quin Ficklin – Utah State 6-2 300

2018: Played in 13 games.
2017: 13 starts in 2017. Named honorable mention Mountain West Conference.
2016: Played in seven games at fullback during his sophomore season at BYU in 2016. Finished the year with one reception for two yards. Member of the 2016 Poinsettia Bowl Champions.
2015: Did not play during the 2015 season.
2012: Redshirted at BYU in 2012. Member of the 2012 Poinsettia Bowl Champions.
High School: Attended Red Mountain High School in Arizona. Earned Arizona Class 5A first-team all-state honors on the offensive line as a prep senior in 2011 at Red Mountain High School in Mesa, Ariz. Was also a first-team all-conference selection following his senior season as he earned the Greg Bird Offensive Player of the Year Award. Also played four years of lacrosse in high school, earning first-team all-state honors as a senior.
Personal: Son of Wade and Twila Ficklin. Has three brothers and one sister. His mom and sister both competed in track and field at BYU. Served a two-year LDS Church Mission in New York City, N.Y. Majoring in history.



Monday, February 25, 2019

9. Will Noble – Houston 6-4 297

2018: Played in 13 games.
2017: Started all 12 games at center. Helped Houston to 25 rushing touchdowns and 2,002 yards on the ground. Houston scored at least two rushing touchdowns in eight of the 12 games. Played an integral role in Houston's 265 yards rushing and two scores in win over SMU. Helped the Cougars to three rushing touchdowns in wins over ECU, USF and Rice. Was part of a line that didn't allow a sack at Tulane, ECU, SMU, Temple and Arizona.
2016: Started and played in 12 games at center. Missed the UCF game with an injury. Led the Houston offensive line with a grade of 87 percent while totaling 30 knockdown blocks on 829 snaps. Played an integral role in Houston’s 29 rushing touchdowns and 1,912 yards on the ground. Was a part of an offensive line that allowed the Cougars to score five rushing touchdowns and account for 243 yards rushing in a road win at Texas State. Helped the Cougars to a season-high six rushing touchdowns and 381 yards rushing in a win over Lamar.
2015: Named a Freshman All-American by USA Today, ESPN, Scout.com and the FWAA. Started the final eight games of the season at center, while appearing in nine over the course of his freshman campaign. Commanded the center of a line that saw 11 different starting combinations during the season. Helped lead a unit that ranked 10th nationally in scoring offense at 40.4 points per game, 13th nationally in rushing offense at 235.8 yards per game and 20th nationally in total offense at 484.1 yards per game. Graded out at 86 percent on the season to lead Houston. Averaged 3.1 knockdown blocks per contest with 28 on the year. One of just three true freshmen to see action on the season. Anchored a line that rushed for 366 yards and five touchdowns in his first collegiate start at UCF. Was in the middle of the line that opened holes for the backs to the tune of 266 yards and a rushing touchdown against Cincinnati.
High School: A three-year letter winner at Rouse High School in Texas under head coach Josh Mann. Ranked No. 40 center nationally by 247Sports. Two-star recruit by 247Sports, Rivals and Scout. Started at center in 15 games as a sophomore and 14 games as a junior. Moved to left tackle his senior year where he started 11 games. Also, Rouse’s starting long snapper all three years. 2014 unanimous district 13-6A all-district first team. 2014 academic all-state second team. 2013 district 25-4A all-district honorable mention. 2013 TSWA All-State third team. Selected to FBU Top Gun in 2013 (offensive line) and 2012 (defensive line). recorded a weighted GPA of 5.0848. Ranked 15th out of class of 477 en route to National Honor Society and Spanish National Honor Society honors. Also, a member of the Rouse basketball and track field programs. Placed second at districts in the discus in 2014 before advancing to the area finals in the event.
Personal: Majoring in Engineering.

Sunday, February 24, 2019

9.Sean Rawlings – Mississippi 6-5 294


2018: Played in 11 games.
2017: Rimington Trophy Watch List. Played and started in 11 games at center in 2017. Pass protected for Ole Miss offense that led SEC in passing. Got the start at C in game one vs. South Alabama (9/2/17): Helped the Rebels rack up 531 yards of total offense vs. the Jaguars. Vs. UT Martin (9/9/17): Started at C and helped Ole Miss tally 543 yards of total offense. Helped the Rebels to 429 yards of total offense vs. Auburn (10/7/17) game earning the start at C. Helped the Rebels to 603 yards of total offense vs. Vanderbilt (10/14/17), including 252 yards on the ground. Helped Ole Miss total 153 yards on the ground vs. LSU (10/21/17). Did not play vs. Arkansas (10/28/17) due to a concussion. Helped the Rebels to 473 yards of total offense in the win at Kentucky (11/4/17). Helped pave the way for 641 yards of total offense in the win over Louisiana (11/11/17), including 223 yards rushing. Helped the Rebels to 202 yards rushing against Texas A&M (11/18/17). Part of the Egg Bowl win at No. 14 Mississippi State (11/23/17).
2016: Played in 11 games with eight starts (seven at right tackle, one at center). Missed the Georgia Southern game due to injury. Vs. #4 Florida State (9/5/16): Started at right tackle and played a few snaps at center, helping Ole Miss score 34 points and rack up 313 passing yards. Vs. Wofford (9/10/16): Helped the Rebels gain 416 total yards and score 38 points in start. Vs. #1 Alabama (9/17/16): Helped Ole Miss put up 43 points, 522 total yards and 421 passing yards against the nation's top-ranked team, in start. Vs. #11 Georgia (9/24/16): Helped roll up 510 total yards and 45 points for an O-line that allowed just one sack, in start. Vs. Memphis (10/1/16): Helped the Rebels gain 624 total yards (fifth-most in school history) and 263 rushing yards in start. At #22 Arkansas (10/15/16): Helped Ole Miss compile 403 total yards (150 rushing) in start. Vs. #15 Auburn (10/29/16): Started at center for the first time in his career and helped Chad Kelly and Ole Miss establish a school record with 465 passing yards. At #8 Texas A&M. (11/12/16): Wasn't supposed to play due to injury but came off the bench in the second half as the Rebels' third center of the day and helped lead Ole Miss to a come-from-behind win with 23 fourth-quarter points in the 29-28 victory. Vs. Mississippi State (11/26/16): Helped Ole Miss rack up 528 total yards and 320 passing yards.
2015: Named SEC All-Freshman by Gridironnow.com. Played in 10 games with seven starts at right tackle. Helped the Rebel offense shatter most of the single-season school records, including most total yards, points, touchdowns and passing yards. Earned first letter. Vs. UT Martin (9/5/15): Started at right tackle in his college debut and helped Ole Miss to its most points (76) since 1935 and second-most yards (662) ever in a single game. Vs. Fresno State (9/12/15): Helped Ole Miss score 73 points and rack up 607 total yards in start. At #2 Alabama (9/19/15): Helped Ole Miss score its most points ever in Tuscaloosa (43) and rack up 433 yards against the Tide’s stellar defense, in start. Vs. Vanderbilt (9/26/15): Helped Ole Miss achieve 30 first downs and paved the way for Jaylen Walton’s 133-yard rushing performance, in start. At #23 Florida (10/3/15): Started at RT and made two tackles after Rebel turnovers. Vs. New Mexico State (10/10/15): Helped Ole Miss gain 665 total yards, second-most in school history, in start. At #22 Memphis (10/17/15): Helped the Rebels set a school record with 440 passing yards in start. Vs. #15 Texas A&M (10/24/15): Paved the way for 230 rushing yards and 471 total yards. Vs. #15 LSU (11/21/15): Helped Ole Miss score its fourth-most points ever against LSU (38). Sugar Bowl vs. #16 Oklahoma State (1/1/16): Helped Ole Miss set school records for most points (48) and yards (554) in a bowl game. Missed part of spring drills with a broken arm but is fully healthy this fall.
2014: Did not see action and was redshirted. Member of the 2014 signing class.
High School: Attended Madison Ridgeland Academy High School in Mississippi. A consensus 3-star prospect and ranked the No. 25 center in the country by Scout.com. Listed as the nation’s No. 72 offensive tackle by 247Sports.com and the No. 79 offensive guard by ESPN.com. The No. 19 player in Mississippi according to Rivals.com. Listed No. 19 on The Clarion-Ledger Targeted 22 list. Named first team All-State and All-Metro at center by The Clarion-Ledger after his senior season. Graded out at 96 percent on the season with 46 pancake blocks and 59 knockdowns. Also played on the defensive line. Coached in high school by Forrest Williams. Also played basketball.
Personal: Son of Jeff and Sandy Rawlings. Full name is Sean McArthur Rawlings. Born: Aug. 11, 1995. Both parents attended Ole Miss. Marketing major. Named to SEC Academic Honor Roll in 2014, 2015 and 2016. Made Dean’s Honor Roll for Fall 2014 and Spring 2015 and U.M.A.A. Honor Roll for Fall 2015 and Spring 2016. Participated in a spring break mission trip to Haiti in 2016. 3.26 GPA.

Saturday, February 23, 2019

10. Junior Diaz - Florida Atlantic 6-2 300

2018: Played in 11 games.
2017: Green Wave finished the season 5-7 overall and 3-5 in conference play
Team's offense averaged 391.5 yards per game. Part of a line that blocked for a ground attack that averaged 231.5 yards per game.
2016:  Played the first three games of the season, in which he started in all three. Helped the Wave rush for 823 yards in those three games, including 437 yards and seven touchdowns vs Southern on Sept. 10, which were the most yards since 1973 and third most all-time.
2015: Played in 12 games with four starts as a redshirt freshman at center. Made his collegiate debut vs. Duke (9/3). Earned his first collegiate start at center vs. Houston (10/16). Started at Navy (10/24), at SMU (11/21) and vs. Tulsa (11/27). Paved the way for 530 total yards (343 passing, 187 rushing) vs. Tulsa (11/27). Was on the line during Tulane's 200-yard rushing contest at SMU (11/21). Saw time at fullback in goal line situations.
2014: Did not play as a true freshman and redshirted the season. Named to the 2014-15 American Athletic Conference All-Academic Team.
High School: Four-year varsity letterman at offensive and defensive line, playing his final two seasons at Central High in Florida for coach Telly Lockette. Began his career as a freshman at Miami Springs High for coach Alex Pacheco and played his sophomore year at Christopher Columbus High for coach Chris Merritt. Rated a three-star recruit by ESPN, Rivals.com and Scout.com while garnering two-star status by 247Sports.com. Ranked as the No. 15 center nationally by Scout.com, No. 20 by ESPN and No. 28 by 247Sports.com. Received a 79 rating by 247Sports.com and a 73 Scout Grade by ESPN. Helped lead his prep teams to a combined 38-13 overall record, including a two-year mark of 25-3 at Central where the Rockets won back-to-back District 16-6A and state titles. Claimed First Team All-Dade County honors as a junior and senior. Named First Team All-State, participated in the Tournament of Champions Nike All-Star Game and was selected to play in the National Underclassmen Combine All-Star contest as a senior.
Personal: Graduated from Tulane with a business management degree (Spring 2018). High school teammate of FAU three-year starting offensive lineman Reggie Bain. Father played football at North Carolina Central and his brother plays collegiate football at Southeastern (Calif.) Community College. Brother of Valentin Llorentem and Brandon Diaz. Born January 15, 1996.


Friday, February 22, 2019

11. Garrett Campbell – Cincinnati 6-5 315

2018: Played in 8 games.
2017: Started all 12 games at guard, turning into one of the anchors of an offensive line which surrendered nine less sacks than it did a year ago, ranking in the top half of the league. Earned a scholarship prior to the start of the season after four years as a walk-on. Received an eligibility-extension waiver following the season after losing parts of two seasons to injury.
2016: Saw action in 11 games as a backup guard and on the field goal and extra point units.
2015: Played in nine games as a backup guard and on the field goal and extra point units.
2014: Did not see any game action.
2013: Redshirted.
High School: Attended St. Xavier High School in Ohio. Second-Team All-GCL selection for a GCL Championship squad in 2012. Started on the offensive line as a junior and senior at guard and center. Part of a regional and section championship team as a junior in 2011. Prepped for Coach Steve Specht.
Personal: Hometown: Cincinnati, Ohio.

Thursday, February 21, 2019

12. Michael Jordan - Ohio State 6-7 312

2018: Played in 13 games. Michael Jordan proved to be one of the top offensive linemen in the country as a true junior in 2018, earning first-team All-America honors by both CBS Sports and SI.com. He was named second-team all-Big Ten Conference. And after helping the Buckeyes to back-to-back Big Ten Conference championships in 2017 and 2018, to three victories over Michigan and to wins over No. 9 Washington in the 2019 Rose Bowl and No. 8 USC in the 2018 Cotton Bowl, he elected to give up his final season of eligibility and declared for the NFL Draft. Jordan was outstanding as a Buckeye. He played in every game between 2016 and 2018 – 41 in all – and started every one of them. He played guard his first two seasons and moved to center for the 2018 campaign. Completed a 180-hour internship the summer of 2018 with Munster Financial.
2017: He was named first-team all-Big Ten in 2017 by the league’s coaches. He helped Buckeye offense lead the Big Ten in rushing for a third consecutive season at 243.2 yards per game in 2017 as well (17th nationally).
2016: Jordan was the first true freshman to start along the Ohio State offensive line in 23 years, or since Orlando Pace did so in 1994. He is one of only six Ohio State Buckeyes to start an opening game as a true freshman.  Jordan was an early enrollee into classes at Ohio State in January 2016 and worked his way into the starting lineup – and stayed – midway through 2016 spring drills. Started all 13 games at right guard and helped the team rank 11th nationally and first in the Big Ten in rushing at 245.2 yards per game. He was named a freshman All-American.
High School: Attended Plymouth High School. Jordan was an Associated Press Division 1-2 Michigan all-state pick, a first-team Detroit Free Press all-state selection and a member of the Free Press “dream team” offense after a senior campaign in which he averaged six pancake blocks per game – according to published reports – and did not allow a sack. Playing for coach Mike Sawchuck, Jordan was a consensus 4-star prospect (Rivals, 247Sports, Scout and ESPN) with Top 10 offensive tackle rankings nationally by Rivals (No. 7) and Scout (No. 10). He was named to the All-USA Today second-team offense. He also wrestled and competed in track and field.
Personal: Is the son of Jacquie and K. Michael Jordan. He was working on a major in consumer and family financial services.


Wednesday, February 20, 2019

13. Bruno Reagan – Vanderbilt 6-3 315

2018: Played in 13 games.
2017: After starting 15 consecutive games at guard entering the season, Reagan became the team's starting center and leader on the offensive front as a fourth-year junior. Started all 12 games at center, running his consecutive starts streak to 27 games. Played virtually every meaningful offensive snap for the Commodores, registered 20 domination blocks during the season. Part of offensive line that allowed 19 quarterback sacks during the season, 13 less than the previous year. Earned SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week honors after a dominant performance in season finale win at Tennessee in which the Commodores produced 33 first downs, 529 total yards and 42 points. 
2016: Reagan started all 13 games in his third season as a Commodore. Played nearly 90 percent of team's offensive snaps at right guard, providing solid rushing blocking for improved ground attack. By the end of the season, Reagan and the line played a huge role in running Ralph Webb becoming the team's all-time leading rusher and sophomore Kyle Shurmur producing one of the finest seasons ever by a Commodore quarterback. Reagan and the line helped the Commodore offense improved in nearly every stat category from 2015, including points scored, first downs, total yards and red-zone efficiency where the unit produced points on 43 of 46 possessions inside the 20-yard line.
2015: Reagan earned his way into the Commodores' starting offensive line corps during his second year on campus. Played in several games on special team conversion units, and enjoyed action at offensive line in eight others, including the final games. Started at right guard in late-season conference games against Texas A&M and Tennessee. Registered 12 pancake and 10 domination blocks while playing 210 snaps.
2014: Reagan did not see action as a true freshman. Participated as an offensive lineman on scout teams during fall practices and continued to add strength in the weight room.
High School: Attended Clarksville High School in Tennessee. Senior captain. Three-year letterwinner, two-year starter on OL. Earned Class 5A All-State and All-Region honors as a senior, finishing the season with more than 20 pancake blocks. Finalist for 2013 Harry Galbreath Lineman of the Year Award. Played in Tennessee East-West All-Star Game. Ranks among Tennessee's top prep wrestlers. As a junior, was state heavyweight champion, finishing the year with a 57-0 individual record. Has earned national recognition in wrestling and judo competitions.
Personal: Bruno Ricardo Reagan. Majoring in communication studies. Born May 24, 1996. Son of Mackel and Isabel Reagan. Has one brother, Eduardo, and one sister, Gabriela. Dad works as a state recreation consultant; mom works as a nurse. Parents participated in collegiate sports at Austin Peay: dad as a football player; mom as an All-Ohio Valley Conference volleyball player. 

Tuesday, February 19, 2019

14. Erik McCoy –Texas A&M 6-4 315

2018: Started and was a team captain all 13 games, helping the Aggies gain 5,590 total yards. Paved the way for the SEC’s leading rusher in Trayveon Williams. Led the Texas A&M offense in gaining 500-or-more yards of total offense in five games. Given the Offensive Unselfish Leader Award at the team’s annual banquet. Named the SEC’s Offensive Lineman of the Week following Texas A&M’s victory over No. 8 LSU. Named to the Rimington Trophy Watch List and the Allstate AFCA Good Words Team Watch List. Given the Offensive Leadership Award, Offensive MVP Award, Junior Academic Award and Strength and Conditioning Offensive Aggie Award at the team’s annual banquet.
2017: Started every game, lining up at center for 11 of 13 games and guard in the other two games. Helped the Aggies average 406.8 yards per game with 155.6 rushing and 251.2 passing. Assisted the offense in gaining 350 or more yards of total offense in eight games. Helped the Aggies gain a season-high 382 yards on the ground in the opener at UCLA.
2016: Started all 13 games at center for the Aggies. Named to the Freshman All-SEC team. Earned SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week honors after a standout performance in his first career start against UCLA. Helped clear the way for a balanced Aggie offense that gained 467.0 yards per game, with 211.8 rushing and 250.0 passing yards per game. Offense rushed for more than 200 yards in seven games and had 350-plus yards vs. Arkansas and Tennessee.
2015: Redshirted.
High School: Coached by Todd Quick at Lufkin High School in Texas. As a senior, McCoy graded out at 95 percent with an impressive 27 pancakes and 34 knockdowns. First-team all-district pick and earned second-team all-state honors. Also a first-team all-district pick as a junior.
Personal: Hometown: Lufkin,Texas

Monday, February 18, 2019

15. Markus Boyer – Fresno State 6-1 300

2018: Played in 14 games.
2017: Appeared in 13 games. Was a key component of the Bulldogs’ special team’s unit. Saw limited action on the offensive line, primarily in short-yardage sets.
2016: Did not see game action in his first season at UCLA.
2015: Attended Saddleback Junior College 2014-2015. Named All-Conference both seasons. Played in the National Championship Game in 2015. Served as team captain. Named conference’s Male Athlete of the Year.
High School: Attended Edison High School in California. Named all-league as a junior and senior. All-CIF selection as a senior. Served as team captain as a senior/ Team won CIF Championship his junior year. Voted Team Offensive Lineman of the Year. Named Sunset League Athlete of the Year. Also lettered in wrestling (heavyweight) and track (shot, discus) where he advanced to the CIFs in both sports. National Football Foundation Hall of Fame Scholar Athlete Award winner.  FCA Rich Saul Character and Influence Award winner.
Personal: Born in Newport Beach, Calif. Son of Mark and Janna Boyer. Has four sisters, Jessica, Lauren, Melissa and Carlie. His father played tight end at USC (1985 Rose Bowl) and then for nine years in the NFL for the Colts (1985-89) and Jets (1990-92). His brothers in-law Adam Goodman played football at USC, Josh Gage played football at Washington and Jason Jacobi played football at Chapman. Lists his biggest athletic thrill as scoring a touchdown in Anaheim Stadium in the CIF Championship Game in his junior year of high school while playing tight end. Pre-business major at Fresno State.


Sunday, February 17, 2019

16. Tanner Farmer – Nebraska 6-4 325

2018: Played in 12 games.
2017: Farmer started the first eight games at right guard before an injury cut his junior season short. He helped the Huskers to four wins before suffering a season-ending injury in the Huskers’ come-from-behind victory at Purdue. Nebraska averaged nearly 400 yards of total offense per game in the eight contests Farmer started. Farmer’s pass protection helped Nebraska rank second in the Big Ten in passing (277.5 yards per game) and paved the way for Stanley Morgan Jr. to set a school record with 986 receiving yards and JD Spielman to post the first 200-yard receiving game in Husker history. Nebraska threw for 3,330 yards in 2017, the fifth-highest total in school history.
2016: Farmer earned a starting job in 2016, and was in the lineup for 11 games, while missing the Illinois and Ohio State games because of injury. Farmer was part of an offensive line that ranked among the nation's best in protecting the passer. The offensive line helped the Huskers roll up better than 550 yards of total offense against both Wyoming and Northwestern. The line helped senior quarterback Tommy Armstrong Jr. establish Nebraska career records for passing yards, total offense and total touchdowns.
2015: Farmer added depth at offensive guard, but did not appear in a game. Following his redshirt freshman season, Farmer competed with the Nebraska wrestling team in the 285-pound class and posted a 5-1 record in open tournaments.
2014: Farmer redshirted in his first season at Nebraska and impressed on the NU scout team.
High School: Farmer was a standout for Coach Jim Warnecke Jr. at Highland High School in Illinois. Farmer’s blocking helped the Bulldogs to an 11-1 record and a trip to the Class 5A quarterfinals. The coaches tabbed Farmer as a first-team Illinois Class 5A all-state selection in 2013. Farmer’s play helped Highland make great improvement from 2011 to 2013. Highland was 0-9 during Farmer’s sophomore season, then improved to 5-5 and a state playoff berth in 2012.
Farmer was one of the top performers at “The Opening” all-star camp and participated in the Under Armour All-American game in January. Farmer only visited Nebraska, but did have scholarship offers from Missouri, Illinois and Minnesota. Rivals.com listed Farmer as the No. 4 offensive guard prospect in the country and the 82nd-ranked 2014 recruit overall. Farmer was a two-time Class 2A wrestling state champion at 285 pounds.
Personal: The son of Brian and Connie Farmer, Tanner was born on March 1, 1996. He has volunteered his time with Uplifting Athletes, Husker Connect and local hospital and school visits. He earned a prestigious Sam Foltz Hero 27 Leadership Award in 2017, and has claimed spots on the Brook Berringer Citizenship Team and the Tom Osborne Citizenship Team each of the past three years. Farmer has volunteered his time as an Emerging Leaders speaker, the Nebraska Football Road Race, School is Cool Week and local hospital visits.

Saturday, February 16, 2019

17. John Keenoy – Western Michigan 6-2 282


2018: Played in 13 games.

2017: First Team All-MAC. Phil Steele First Team All-MAC. Academic All-MAC and MAC Distinguished Scholar-Athlete selection. Started all 11 games played at center (missed one contest due to injury/rest). Took 801 snaps. Was on the preseason watch lists for the Rimington Trophy and the Outland Trophy. WMU ranked 21st in the nation rushing in 2017, averaging 224.8 yards per game - seven different players rushed for 26 touchdowns. Earned third varsity letter. Lone junior voted by teammates for “Captain’s Award”, joining seniors Jarvion Franklin, Donnie Ernsberger and Robert Spillane.
2016: Named Second-Team All-MAC. Academic All-MAC and MAC Distinguished Scholar-Athlete selection. Started all 14 games at center. Member of Bronco offensive line that was ranked No. 4 in the country by Pro Football Focus. The team finished 24th in the country in rushing offense and allowed just 16 sacks on the year, the 13th fewest total in the country. Opened holes for team to run for over 300 yards three times. Paved the way for Jarvion Franklin to rush for a WMU program-record 281 yards on the ground at Akron (10/15).
2015: Started 12 games. Made his first career start against No. 4 Michigan State (9/4). Helped pave the way for 401 yards rushing against Ohio (10/17) in the second half. Blocked for the MAC Freshman of the Year and Popeye’s Bahamas Bowl MVP Jamauri Bogan who finished with 1,051 rushing yards and 16 TDs on the season. As a team, the Broncos were second in the MAC and 29th in the country with 204.6 yards per game on the ground.
High School: Attended East Kentwood High School in Michigan. Rated 3-star prospect by ESPN, Scout.com, Rivals.com. No. 13 in Detroit News Blue Chip Recruits list. Ranked No. 12 on Detroit Free Press Fab 50 list. Two-time First Team All-Conference. All-State Honorable Mention. Named Detroit Free Press First Team All-State. Ranked No. 1 center in the state of Michigan. Named Top Ten “Best of the Best” offensive lineman at Rivals.com Big Man Elite camp.
Personal:  Business major, received undergraduate degree in April 2018, working on a master’s degree. Born on Feb. 26, 1997 in Grand Rapids, Mich. Son of John and Melissa Keenoy. Has one younger sibling, Mackenzie. Played youth football with WMU quarterback Jon Wassink.


Friday, February 15, 2019

18. Sam Mustipher – Notre Dame 6-2 304

2018: Played in 13 games.
2017: Started all 13 games at center. Did not surrender a sack or quarterback hit and yielded just six quarterback hurries in 889 offensive snaps. Seventh highest-rated center in terms of run blocking in the country by Pro Football Focus (8.9)Part of the offensive line that paved the way for the seventh-ranked rushing offense in the FBS (269.3 rush yards/game)–Notre Dame has not ranked higher in the FBS since 1995. Helped Notre Dame set the modern single-game record for rush yards per carry vs. Boston College on Sept. 16, 2017 as the Irish averaged 10.1 yards per rush and totaled 515 yards against the Eagles (previous record of 10.0 yards per rush had stood for 75 years) .Helped Notre Dame rush for a single-season school record 3,503 yards in 2017 (previous school record of 3,502 yards was set in 1973). Helped the Irish set the single-season record for rush yards per carry in 2017 as Notre Dame averaged 6.3 yards per rush, which not only bested the previous modern-day mark of 5.63—set just two years ago in 2015—but also topped the previous school record of 6.2, which was set in 1921 (96 years ago)Helped Notre Dame rush for 35 touchdowns in 2017, which was the most by the Irish since 1993. Helped Notre Dame rank 27th in the FBS in total offense in 2017–the Irish have not ranked higher in the FBS since 2009. Helped Notre Dame rank 24th in the FBS in scoring offense (34 points per game)–the Irish have not ranked higher in the FBS since 2006. Blocked for an offensive line that helped Notre Dame lead the FBS with nine runs of at least 60 yards in 2017. Leader of Notre Dame’s offensive line that won the Joe Moore Award–presented by the Foundation for Teamwork, the award is given annually the “toughest, most physical offensive line in the country”. Helped Notre Dame run for over 300 yards seven times in 2017 (the Irish eclipsed 300 yards rushing seven times over the previous 17 years combined). Helped Notre Dame rank among the top three nationally in runs of at least 20 yards (third, 42), 30 yards (first 28), 40 yards (third, 15), 50 yards (third, 11), 60 yards (first, nine) and 70 yards (second, four). Helped Notre Dame rank third in the FBS in yards per carry (6.3) and second in the FBS in yards per carry vs. FBS teams with a winning record (6.1). Helped Notre Dame rank 15th in the FBS in rushing TDs (35), and tops in the FBS in both rushing TDs vs. ranked opponents (11) and rushing TDs vs. FBS teams with a winning record (28). Helped Notre Dame record seven different players register a rush of at least 30 yards. Helped Notre Dame have four different players rush for at least 100 yards. Helped Notre Dame record 13 separate 100-yard rushing games. Helped Notre Dame register 22 carries that netted at least 35 yards. Helped the Irish run for 318 yards, including 182 in the second half, against NC State, which entered the contest as the No. 6-ranked rushing defense in the country allowing just 91.3 yards/game (Notre Dame’s total almost tripled the previous high by a Wolfpack opponent, 133)
2016: Started all 12 games at center. Helped running back Josh Adams run for over 100 yards four times (Nevada, Syracuse, Virginia Tech and USC), including a career-best 180 yards at rival USC (Nov. 26). Part of the offensive line that paved the way for 417.6 total yards per game.
2015: Played in nine games on special teams and as a reserve offensive lineman
Saw action against Texas (Sept. 5), Georgia Tech (Sept. 19), UMass (Sept. 26), Navy (Oct. 10), USC (Oct. 17), Temple (Oct. 31), Pittsburgh (Nov. 7), Wake Forest (Nov. 14) and Boston College (Nov. 21).
2014: One of four freshman offensive linemen who spent the season on scout team and did not see the field. Joined Quenton Nelson, Jimmy Byrne and Alex Bars as rookies who helped the Irish on their offensive scout team.
High School: Attended Good Counsel High School in Maryland. Rated 134th best player nationally by Scout.com and 203rd by Rivals.com. Named to 2013 Maryland consensus all-state squad on offensive line. Played on both offensive and defensive lines at Good Counsel High School in Olney, Maryland, helping Falcons finish 6-5 in 2013. First-team pick as offensive lineman on Washington Post All-Met squad for 2013. Named to Maryland Private School all-state squad as a senior. Named to USA Today American Family Insurance All-USA D.C. team for 2013. Montgomery Gazette first-team all-star selection for Montgomery County as both a junior and senior. First-team offensive lineman on Washington Catholic Athletic Conference all-league squad for 2013. All-Northeast Region preseason pick for 2013. Second-team Washington Post All-Met pick as a junior in 2012 as he helped top-ranked Falcons rush for 2,374 yards and capture fourth straight WCAC title. Anchored line that helped average 5.4 yards per rushing carry in 2012 and allow only 16 sacks. Named to MaxPreps U.S. Air Force Sophomore All-America first team for 2011 as defensive lineman. Played in Under Armour All-America Game in St. Petersburg, Florida. Enrolled in the College of Engineering, majoring in computer science.
Personal: Hometown: Owings Mills, MD.

Thursday, February 14, 2019

19. Brendan Moore – Maryland 6-3 280

2018: Played in 12 games.
2017: Started all 12 games at center. Helped the Maryland running game eclipse 160 yards/g for the third consecutive season - the longest such streak for the program since 2001-03. Also protected Maryland's four different starting quarterbacks which threw only eight interceptions - the fewest for the program since 2003. Helped pave the way for Ty Johnson's 132 rush yards against Texas (9/2) and 124 rush yards against Towson (9/9) back-to-back weeks ... also helped Ty Johnson record 130 rush yards against Minnesota (9/30).
2016: Started all 13 games at center. Helped pave the way for a Maryland rushing offense that eclipsed 2,500 yards for the first time since 2003. Helped Ty Johnson become the ninth 1,000-yard rusher in Maryland history. Led way for Maryland to score six rushing touchdowns against Howard (9/3. Blocked for Ty Johnson's 204-yard rushing performance vs. Purdue (10/1). Helped Ty Johnson and Lorenzo Harrison both eclipse 100 rushing yards vs. Michigan State (10/22). Blocked for Ty Johnson's 142-yard rushing day at Indiana (10/29). Helped Ty Johnson rush for 168 yards vs. Rutgers (11/26).
2015: Appeared in seven games, making one start. Made collegiate debut against Richmond (9/5). Made first collegiate start in season finale against Rutgers (11/28), lining up at left guard - Maryland rushed for 401 rushing yards in the game, the most since 1999.
2014: Did not see game action. Earned offensive scout team player of the week honors for his preparation for Syracuse (9/20).
High School: Helped lead Westwood in Texas to a runner-up finish in District 16-5A and a spot in the Texas AAAAA DII playoffs. Earned second team Texas Associated Press Sports Editors Class 5A All-State honors. Selected to the 2013 All-Central Texas First Team by the Austin American-Statesman. Named first team all-district in 2013 and 2012. Rated a three-star recruit by ESPN and Rivals. Tabbed a two-star recruit by Scout. Coached by Anthony Wood.
Personal: Full name is Brendan Carter Nahola Kaho’Okano Moore. Mother is Hawaiian and lives in Austin.

Wednesday, February 13, 2019

20. Kirk Barron – Purdue 6-2 300

2018: Played in 13 games.
2017: Started all 13 games at center. Blocked for an offense that averaged 403.1 yards of total offense per game.
2016: Started all 12 games at center.
2015: Appeared in five games, making one start vs. Indiana.
2014: Did not play.
High School: Attended Marian High School in Indiana. A three-star recruit rated as the No. 46 OG nationally, No. 8 overall recruit in Indiana and No. 107 regionally by ESPN.com. Listed as the No. 1 center in Indiana, the No. 5 center in region and the nation's No. 16 center and a three-star recruit by Scout.com. Overall No. 114 Midwest recruit and No. 11 rated player in Indiana by Scout.com. Listed as a three-star recruit ranked No. 19 nationally and the No. 13-rated recruit in Indiana by 247Sports.com. Rated as the No. 15 player in Indiana by Rivals.com. Rated No. 18 by NUC and an NUC five-star rated player. Named to the 2012 and 2013 Class AAA Associated Press Indiana All State Football Teams. 2013 AAA Academic All-State Selection. Selected to the Indiana Football Coaches Association Top 50 in 2013. Preseason Indiana Prep Max Prep Top 25 selection and postseason Indiana Prep Top 22 All-State Selection. Named to the 2013 Elkhart Truth All-Area Team. Two-time first team All Northern Indiana Conference Selection and second team selection as a sophomore playing both OG/C in 2011, 2012 and 2013. Named to the prestigious Prime Time 25 team after his junior campaign where he helped guide Marian to a 10-4 season including sectional and regional championships eventually losing to Hamilton Heights in the semi-state. Two-time Army "Strongest Man" winner. Established records with the most "pancake blocks" in a career (372) from 2011 to 2013 and the single game record of 25 (Mishawaka, 2012). Nominated to 2011 All-Madden Team/IMG Academies. Army All American Combine Invite 2012. 2012 Semper Fi All American Combine Participant. Offensive line MVP Selection at the Core 6 Winter Showcase 2013. Best of the Midwest OL MVP selection in 2013. Head coach was Reggie Glon and position coach was Tyler Dende. Played basketball as a freshman. Threw shot put as a junior.
Personal: Given name is Kirk Jude Barron II. Born June 3, 1995. Graduated in December 2017 with a degree in organizational leadership.

Tuesday, February 12, 2019

21. Elgton Jenkins – Mississippi State 6-4 313

2018: Played in 13 games. Played in the Senior Bowl. Earned first-team All-America honors from The Athletic and fourth-team honors from Phil Steele.
2017: Started all 13 games at center. Made his first career start at center in the season-opener vs. Charleston Southern (9/2). Paved the way for a dominant rushing offense that ranked second in the SEC, racking up 251.7 yards per game, which was also 11th nationally. Part of an offensive line that allowed the fewest sacks in the SEC and the fewest by an MSU team since 1988 (13).
2016: Played in 12 games with five starts. Did not play against Samford (10/29). According to Pro Football Focus College, ranked second in the SEC in pass block efficiency with a 97.8 percentile. Was in on 514 snaps during the year, including a season-high 70 in a dominating performance against No. 4 Texas A&M (11/5). Started at left tackle the first three games of the year – South Alabama (9/3), South Carolina (9/10) and LSU (9/17) and then moved to guard. Started at left guard at Ole Miss (11/26) and in the St. Petersburg Bowl (12/26).
2015: Played in 11 games with three starts. Started at left tackle against Troy (10/10) and Ole Miss (11/28). Started at right tackle at Arkansas (11/21). Saw action in 420 snaps during the regular season. Played in 54 snaps during his first career start vs. Troy. Played a season-high 87 snaps during start at Arkansas. Did not play against LSU and Missouri.
2014: Redshirted during first year on campus. Named to the SEC Academic Honor Roll.
High School: Attended Clarksdale High School in Mississippi. A three-star recruit according to 247Sports. Rated as the 15th best prospect in Mississippi by 247Sports. Was a high school teammate of fellow MSU teammate signee J.T. Gray as a senior. Two are the first SEC prospects from Clarksdale since Charles Mitchell went to the NFL after four years at Mississippi State. Earned Second-Team 5A Mississippi Association of Coaches All-State honors as a senior. Selected to play for the North Team as an offensive lineman in the Bernard Blackwell All-Star Football Game following final year. Earned a place on the Mississippi High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) Region 1-5A First All-Region Team. Played for head coach Henry Johnson and helped the Cougars to a 7-5 record in 2013. Team advanced to the second round of the MHSAA 5A state playoffs after a 38-21 victory against Ridgeland in the postseason opener. Played on both sides of the line during final campaign. Collected 19 tackles with 2.0 sacks in 2014.
Personal: Born Elgton Torrance Jenkins Jr. on Dec. 26, 1995. Nickname is “Big E”. Parents are Delandra and Elgton Jenkins Sr. Has two siblings – Indigol and Jerry. All-time favorite MSU player is Mario Haggan. Majoring in industrial technology.


Monday, February 11, 2019

22. Deontae Crumitie – Troy 6-3 304

2018: Played in 12 games.
2017: Started all 13 games at center to run his career total to 32 starts. Named to the All-Sun Belt Second Team and was a preseason selection to the Rimington Trophy Watch List. Allowed just one sack in more than 700 snaps last season. Leader on an offensive line that finished 12th nationally in fewest sacks allowed and rated sixth in offensive line efficiency. Played a season-high 85 snaps at New Mexico State. Graded out at a career-high 92 percent in Troy’s Sun Belt title-clinching win at Arkansas State. Recorded five knockdown blocks against Alabama State. Credited with six great blocks and three knockdowns in just 45 snaps in Troy’s blowout of Georgia Southern. Recorded a grade of 85 percent or higher in 12-of-13 games and 90 percent or higher in seven games, including five of the final six games of the season.
2016: Started all 13 games at center after becoming the first Troy player in recorded history to start a season opener on the offensive line as a freshman. Allowed just one sack (Clemson) in over 800 snaps on the season. Recorded a season-high six knockdown blocks in Troy’s victory at South Alabama and five knockdown blocks against Appalachian State. Posted the most great blocks of any player on the season with five at Clemson. Key starter on an offensive line that led the country with just eight sacks allowed on the season and paved the way for Jordan Chunn to become the ninth 1,000-yard rusher in school history. Troy’s offensive line also blocked for the Sun Belt’s leader in rushing touchdowns (Chunn), passing touchdowns (Brandon Silvers) and receptions (Emanuel Thompson).
2015: Became the first true freshman to start the season opener on the offensive line since at least 1982 (incomplete records prior to then). Started the first six games of the season at right guard. Recorded a season-high six knockdown blocks in 71 snaps against South Alabama. Allowed just two sacks all season. Graded at a season-high 89 over 73 snaps at Wisconsin. Key part of an offensive line that blocked for 1,000-yard rusher Brandon Burks; just the eighth in Troy history. Troy’s offensive line ranked second in the league in fewest sacks allowed (not counting Georgia Southern, who attempted just 129 passes all season)
High School: Attended Lincoln High School in Florida. Tabbed a Class 6A first team all-state offensive lineman by the Associated Press following his senior season at Columbia High School. Earned a spot on the Florida team in the Florida-Georgia War of the Border All-Star Game, which pits the Top 60 seniors from South Georgia vs. the Top 60 seniors from North Florida. Named third team All-First Coast by The Times-Union in Jacksonville. Listed as a first team offensive lineman on the All-North Central Team by FloridaHSFootball.com. 50 pancake blocks as a senior.
Personal: Full name is DeontaƩ Tremon Crumitie. Son of Chelbony and Deon Crumitie and step father Eugene Paxton. Born May 18, 1995, in Lake City, Fla. Has one sister, Nahavita Paxton. Cousin Lito Sheppard played football at Florida and in the NFL. Originally signed with UAB. Majoring in criminal justice.

Sunday, February 10, 2019

23. James O’Hagan – Buffalo 6-3 305

2018: Played in 14 games.
2017: Started all 12 games at center, helped block for an offense that piled up a school-record 5,183 yards of total offense on the season, Named All-MAC Third Team.
2016: Started every game at center for the second straight season. Named All-MAC Third Team. Helped pave the way for running back Jordan Johnson’s 1,000-yard season.
2015: First season as starting center. Started every game. Anchored an offensive line that averaged 386.4 yards of total offense and averaged 26.7 points per game.
2014: Redshirted in his first season at Buffalo.
High School: Came from Seaford High School in New York where he was the number one heavyweight wrestler in the state and one of the top 20 heavyweights in the nation. Along with his career on the mat, he was a four-year starter on both the offensive and defensive lines for head coach Rob Perpall, making the first team All-Metro and All-State squads. As a senior on the defensive line, he recorded 112 tackles and 12 sacks.
Personal: Majoring in History. Hometown: Seaford. NY.

Saturday, February 9, 2019

24. Jared Weyler – Minnesota 6-4 296

2018: Played in 13 games.
2017: Started six games at center and missed six games - including the final three of the season - with an injury. Protected for an offense that rushed for 2,189 yards and 20 touchdowns and passed for 1,513 yards and nine scores. Offensive line allowed only 22 sacks and 62 tackles for loss. Academic All-Big Ten. Game-by-Game: Made his first career start at center against Buffalo and blocked for an offense that passed for 239 yards and rushed for 169 yards. Blocked for an offense that scored 48 points (most on the road for Minnesota since scoring 49 at Northwestern in 1980) at Oregon State and rushed 58 times (most since team rushed 59 times against Iowa in 2014) for 253 yards (most against an FBS opponent since rushing for 326 yards at Purdue in 2015) and five touchdowns (most since rushing for five against Illinois and Purdue in 2016). Missed the Middle Tennessee, Maryland and Purdue games with an injury. Returned to the lineup and started against Michigan State and helped provide coverage for team to pass for 216 yards and three touchdowns. Started and blocked for an offense that rushed for 292 yards against Illinois. Started at Iowa. Started at Michigan but left the game with an injury.
2016: Played in 10 games and started eight on the offensive line. Missed the final three games of the season with an injury. Blocked for an offense that rushed for 2,387 yards and 34 touchdowns. Academic All-Big Ten. Game-by-Game: Made his Minnesota debut in a reserve role at right guard against Oregon State. Saw extended action against Indiana State and paved the way for Minnesota to gain 593 yards of offense (292 rushing and 301 passing), which is the most the Gophers have gained since they racked up 704 yards against Toledo in 2004. Made his first career start (right guard) against Colorado State and helped team rush for 243 yards and four touchdowns and provided protection for Minnesota to complete 80 percent (16-of-20) of its passes. Protected for an offense that gained 469 yards (228 rushing and 241 passing) at Penn State and helped Rodney Smith (104 yards) and Shannon Brooks (100 yards) become the first Minnesota running backs to each gain 100 yards in a Big Ten game since Laurence Maroney (129 yards) and Gary Russell (128 yards) did so at Michigan in 2005. Started at left guard against Iowa. Blocked for an offense that rushed for 229 yards and two touchdowns at Maryland. Started against Rutgers and helped pave the way for Minnesota to rush for 243 yards and three touchdowns. Blocked for an offense that rushed for five touchdowns at Illinois and one that rushed for 235 yards and five touchdowns against Purdue (played both guard and center against the Boilermakers). Started at Nebraska.
2015: Did not see game action.
2014: Missed the season with an injury.
High School: Attended Centerville High School in Ohio. Helped lead his team to an 8-3 record as a senior. Named first team All-Southwest District. Blocked for an offensive unit that scored more than 30 points in 10 games. Protected for a backfield that rushed for 48 touchdowns and nearly 4,000 yards. Coached by Ron Ullery. Also lettered in basketball. Ranked as a three-star recruit by Scout and 247Sports, while Rivals gave him two stars. Scout listed him as the No. 90 prospect at his position, while 247Sports had him at No. 153 and ranked him as the 102nd best player in Ohio.
Personal: Born Feb. 22, 1996. Son of Frank and Shelley Weyler. Frank played football at Dayton and lettered from 1982-84. Has two brothers. Has already earned his undergraduate degree and double majored in Accounting and Entrepreneurial Management.


Friday, February 8, 2019

25. Garrett Bradbury – North Carolina State 6-3 300

2018: Played in 13 games.
2017: A first-team All-ACC choice by the Atlantic Coast Sports Media Association (ACSMA), he won honorable mention honors on the official league team. Named the ACC Offensive Lineman of the Week for his performance vs. UNC, where he helped pave the way for 292 rushing yards. Played 98% of the Pack’s offensive snaps in 2017 (1,000 of 1,022 gradable snaps). The Pack finished the season ranked second in the Power 5 in sacks allowed with just 13 in 13 games. A CoSida Academic All-District performer. Co-winner of the team’s Earle Edwards Award for top GPA. In for a career-high 103 snaps in the opener vs. South Carolina. Played through pain after a shot in the ribs early in the Louisville contest. Also earned the team’s Bo Rein Award for a vital contribution in an unsung role.
2016: Earned his first career start in the season opener and started every game of the season. Saw action in 87% of the Pack’s total offensive snaps in 2016. Earned the team’s Earle Edwards Award for highest GPA, he was He was also the recipient of the Independence Bowl’s scholar-athlete award.
2015: Missed spring workouts of 2015 with an injury, then moved to offensive guard during fall camp. Suffered an injury in the opener and missed the next two contests, he saw action mainly on special teams for the remainder of the season.  Named to the 2014-15 ACC Academic Honor Roll.
2014:  Redshirted the season at tight end.
High School: Attended Charlotte Christian in North Carolina. Played tight end and defensive end for coach Jason Estep. Team posted a 12-0 mark in 2013 and won the North Carolina Independent Schools Athletic Association state title in 2012 and 2013. Career Stats:  53 catches for 918 yards and 12 touchdowns. Senior Stats:  17 receptions for 360 yards and six touchdowns.  67 tackles, including 13 tackles for loss and five sacks. Junior Stats:  18 receptions for 325 yards and four touchdowns. Rankings:  No. 58 TE nationally by scout.com, No. 54 by ESPN.com.
Personal: Father, Tim, played football at Eastern Washington. Major: Earned his degree in business supply operations management in December of 2017. Pursuing a graduate certificate in youth development and leadership.