COLLEGE: Started all nine games played in last season before suffering season-ending hand fracture against Western Oregon ... Played in all 10 games in 2005, making one start ... Redshirt in 2004 ... Two letters.

HIGH SCHOOL: Honorable WashingtonPreps.com all-state selection and first-team Vancouver Columbian all-Area and all-Greater St. Helens League pick as offensive tackle as senior at Evergreen High School ... Best Lineman and Captain award winner ... Helped Plainsmen finish 12-1, win league title and reach semifinals of Class 4A state playoffs ... First-team all-area and all-league choice on 9-2 team that won league championship and reached state quarterfinals ... Started two years and lettered three.

PERSONAL: Major is geology.