Redshirted in 2007. Moved from tight end to right tackle in ’08 and started 10-of-12 games. Moved back in ’09 and started all 13 games at tight end, catching 10 passes for 59 yards and a TD. Started 12-of-14 games in ’10, grabbing 6-59-1. Caught a career-best 21-235-0 in 12 games (11 starts) in ’11.

Outstanding size with broad shoulders — able to match up with defensive ends and seal the edge. Strong upper body. Creates movement in the run game — engages and churns his legs. Functional short receiver. Tough, very durable, experienced, four-year starter. Solid character. Hardworking, dependable, accountable team player. 

Slow-footed and unsudden. Stiff and straight-linish. Limited athletic ability to adjust. Can do a better job generating power from his base. Average receiving production. Slow into routes and cannot stretch the seam. Not a crisp route runner and struggles to separate vs. man coverage. Cannot elevate or create after the catch. Could play with more of an edge.

Big, tough, smart, competitive, “Y” tight end with the size, strength and grit to compete for a reserve/blocking role.