Personal
Parents are David and Lynn... older brother Eli was an All-WAC performer at BYU from 1987-1994...is an Eagle Scout... likes to ride motorcycles... favorite athlete is Evander Holyfield... plans to major in recreation management... married Erin Sykes (former Cougar Swimmer) in June 2002.
At BYU
In 2002: Moved to right tackle from right guard after teammate Ben Archibald was lost for the season prior to the season-opener.
In 2001: Saw action in a reserve role throughout the season, playing in all 14 games... played offensive line for top-ranked offense in the nation (averaging 46.8 points and 542.8 yards per game)... provided protection for Heisman Trophy candidate Brandon Doman, who threw for over 3,500 yards... a key blocker for Doak Walker Award winner Luke Staley, who scored 28 touchdowns and rushed for 1,596 yards on the season.
?In 2000: Participated in spring drills ? saw increased playing time during 2000 season as a backup at guard.
In 1999: Played limited time as a backup at right tackle as a redshirt freshman.
Before BYU
Prepped at Springville High where he earned two letters in football... was all-region, all-state, and selected as lineman of the year... coached by Doug Bills (Westminster).
Played limited time as a backup at right tackle as a redshirt freshman.
Participated in spring drills ... saw increased playing time during 2000 season as a backup at guard.
Saw action in a reserve role throughout the season, playing in all 14 games... played offensive line for top-ranked offense in the nation (averaging 46.8 points and 542.8 yards per game)... provided protection for Heisman Trophy candidate Brandon Doman, who threw for over 3,500 yards... a key blocker for Doak Walker Award winner Luke Staley, who scored 28 touchdowns and rushed for 1,596 yards on the season.
Moved to right tackle from right guard after teammate Ben Archibald was lost for the season prior to the season-opener... Participated in spring drills ... recorded a team-high 462-pound bench press ... ranked second on the squad with a 626-pound mark in the squat ... posted a 4.9 mark in the 40-yard dash... started and saw significant playing time at right tackle in season-opening win over Syracuse ... played a vital role in the Cougars? 35-32 victory over Hawaii ... part of an offensive line that allowed just one sack against the Warriors.