Gardner-Webb University Athletics

Big, strong guard who will challenge for a starting spot atright guard in 2012 … One of five senior offensive linemenon the roster, three who are in their fifth season of collegefootball … Has proven to be a very powerful run blocker… Former Division I FBS recruit who began his career at theUniversity of Nevada … Will be a key part of a continuedstrong running attack ... Uncle, Tim Ryan, played at SouthernCal and for the Atlanta Falcons. 

2011 at Gardner-Webb: Played in six games… Made two starts at right guard … Played 146 totalsnaps, with his playing time increasing late in the season …Had nine knockdown blocks in his final three games … Gradedout above 80 percent in each of his appearances … Top gradeof 90 percent came against Virginia State (11/3).

Junior College: Played at San Jose City (Calif.)College under Coach Carlton Conner … Helped team average336.0 yards of total offense (155 yards rushing) in 2010 … Afirst-team All-Conference selection.

2009 at Nevada: Did not see game action.

2008 at Nevada: Redshirted.

High School: Played at Oak Grove (Calif.) Highunder Coach Ed Buller … Led team to a 12-1 record, leaguechampionship and CIF Central Coast Section championship …Earned first-team All-Section honors as a senior … Two-timeAll-League choice … Also a standout in the shot put, winninga pair of league championships … Also considered San JoseState.