Major: Undeclared (2001)

Weight: 210 (2001), 205 (2000)

2001 Media Guide: Rick McFadden is the youngest of the four quarterbacks on the OSU roster … left-hander with a good, accurate arm … has shown the ability to read the defense and go down his progression … has demonstrated a “presence” in the pocket … was the scout team quarterback last year and always gave the defense a good look, especially the week before the Purdue game where he assumed the role of All-America Drew Brees … threw a touchdown pass in the Spring Game for the Gray team.

2000: Redshirted.

High School: Division IV first-team all-Ohio by The Associated Press … finished seventh in the state with 2,056 passing yards (165-of-273) … also threw 20 touchdown passes … considered by many to be the top quarterback prospect in the state of Ohio … rated as the No. 2 quarterback prospect in the Midwest by SuperPrep … rated as the No. 34 quarterback prospect in the nation by Rivals100.com … as a junior, threw for over 1,700 yards (169-of-235) and 16 touchdowns with just three interceptions … left-handed thrower … excellent basketball player.

Personal: Parents are Sue and Rich McFadden … born Dec. 21, 1981.