Major: Education (1988)

Weight: 260 (1988), 256 (1987), 262 (1986)

1988 Media Guide: Redshirted in 1986 and did not see any game action last season … will vie for a backup spot on the quick side this fall … injuries slowed his progress last year … won all-West Virginia honors in 1984 and 1985, playing both tackle and guard on offense and nose guard on defense … a hard worker and a dedicated athlete … a four-year starter at Sisterville High, his teams notched a 48-4 record while he was there.

1987 Media Guide: Buckeye coaches want to try him at offensive guard since that position lacks depth … strong physically and is eager to learn.

1986: Redshirted.

High School: His high school team posted four straight 12-1 records and he started all 52 games … Sisterville was 2-2 in four state championship contests … won all-West Virginia honors in 1984 and again in 1985 … a four-year starter in all of his high school’s games … his team had a 48-4 record … played tackle the first three years and shifted to guard as a senior.

Personal: He was 13 years old when he started his first varsity game … four boys in the family … played beside his 260-pound brother Craig in 1985 … favorite foods are king crab and steak … favorite actor is Charles Bronson … admires Richard Dent and Randy White … hobbies are hunting, fishing and golf.