NDSU

* Missouri Valley Football Conference Honor Roll

Strong, physical player who will emerge as a leader for the “Rams” offensive line ... One of the captains this season for NDSU ... The “Diesel” moved into the starting center position before being sidelined with an injury nine games into 2011 season, but came back strong to start all 15 games in 2011 ... Has started in 14 of 28 games played in career ... 2011 SEASON (JUNIOR): Started 12 games at center, two at left guard and one at right guard ... One of the reasons NDSU had a pair of 1,000-yard rushers and a 1,000 yard receiver in a season for the first time in the program’s history ... The “Rams” only allowd 18 sacks ... Named to Missouri Valley Football Conference Honor Roll ... ... 2010 SEASON (SOPHOMORE): Started in first nine games, two at left guard and seven at center ... One of the reasons NDSU had 1,000-yard rusher for the eighth straight season ... 2009 SEASON (FRESHMAN): Worked his way into the offensive line rotation ... Saw limited action at the guard and center positions ... 2008 SEASON (REDSHIRT): Sat out the season as a redshirt in the Bison program ... HIGH SCHOOL: First-team 2007 Associated Press all-state selection for head coach Dave Frisell and Kennedy High School ... Honorable mention on the St. Paul Pioneer Press all-state team ... First-team pick on the all-metro, KARE 11 and Minneapolis Star Tribune honor lists ... Two-time all-Lake Conference selection ... PERSONAL: College major is criminal justice with a minor in psychology ... Worked for NDSU Buildings & Grounds during the summer ... Plans to pursue career in law enforcement/probation.