In 2007: Suffered a torn ACL in July and underwent surgery before preseason camp began ... Had been named to the preseason watch list for the Mackey Award, given to the nation's top tight end ... Missed 2008 spring workouts, but hopes to be ready for fall camp.
In 2006: A second-team 2006 All-ACC performer, he was the Wolfpack's leading receiver with 45 catches - 15 more than any other NC State player ... Ranked fifth in the ACC with 3.75 receptions per game ... Most experienced player on offense, he has seen action in 1,038 snaps for his career ... Pulled down the longest catch of his career, a 29-yarder, versus Maryland ... Led the team in receiving six times, including Akron and UNC when he had a career-high seven grabs ... 84 receiving yards against UNC was a career-high as well ... Did not score a touchdown.
In 2005: Started 11 of 12 games ... Scored his first career touchdown in the win at ninth-ranked Florida State, that ended up being the game winner ... Tallied an incredible eight knockdown blocks against the Seminoles, a record for a Wolfpack tight end and a mark that tied for the team high ... Pulled in a career-high four grabs in the loss at Wake Forest ... Named the Wolfpack's most dependable tight end following 2006 spring drills.
In 2004: Saw action in four contests, including a season-high of 12 snaps in the win over East Carolina in the season finale ... Did not have a catch for the season ... Co-recipient of the Most Improved tight end award following 2005 spring drills ... Named the King of the Boards for the offense as well.
Prep: Played one season at Hargrave Military Academy ... Collected 10 catches after switching to tight end from the defensive side of the ball ... Played defensive end in high school ... Rated No. 44 nationally at his position by Rivals.com ... Hargrave teammate of former Wolfpack wide receiver Darrell Blackman ... Majoring in sports management ... Born 1/2/85.
Courtesy: NC State
