At JMU:  Fifth-year Duke and expected third-year starter at guard... physical player who will be expected to provide leadership on the offensive line and who has the ability to be a dominant performer following an exceptional junior season, said offensive line coach Chris Malone.

2009: Recieved pre-season All-America 2nd team Offensive honors as offensive gaurd by The Sports Network... pre-season 1st team honors as offensive gaurd in Phil Steele's 2009 College Football Pre-season Guide... pre-season CAA All-Conference Team as offensive gaurd... pre-season All-America 3rd team honors as offensive gaurd by College Sporting News

2008: Started throughout the season and was a key performer for an offense that averaged 38.1 points and 401.4 yards per game, including 282.8 yards per game rushing ... honorable mention All-America by The Sports Network... second-team All-CAA... second-team all-state by the Virginia Sports Information Directors Association.

2007: Started at guard during each of JMU's 12 games on an offense that averaged 33.3 points and 410.0 yards per game, including 265.1 yards per game rushing

2006: Worked as a reserve offensive lineman and was on the team's travel roster throughout the season as a redshirt freshman.

High School: Member of three 9-1 teams at Highland Springs... team offensive player of the year as a junior and an academic all-district honoree.

Personal: Kinesiology major with a sports management concentration.