Slippery Rock University Athletics

Expected to be Rock’s “go-to” guy this fall  ... Continues to impress coaches with his ability to make the “big-time catch” ... Possesses “excellent hands” crucial to success as a receiver ... 2007: Led the team with 43 receptions for 678 yards (second on the team)  ... Caught three TD passes ... Ranked ninth in PSAC in receiving yards per game ... Had career-best totals of eight catches and 108 yards at East Stroudsburg ... Had five catches for 104 yards at Shippensburg two weeks later ... 2006: Played in all 11 games ... Second on team in TD pass receptions with five ... Fourth on team in receptions (16) and receiving yards (220) ... 2005: Did not play ... Before The Rock: Attended Liberty University in 2004-05 but did not play for the Flames ... High school: Received Lawrence County and Tri-County Offensive Player of the Year awards as a senior ... Two-time all-section selection ... Three-sport athlete ... Earned a total of eight varsity letters in football, basketball and track and field ... Helped lead basketball team to two section titles ... Scored more than 1,000 career points in basketball ... Led teams to five section titles and broke a total of seven school records in three sports during his scholastic career ... Safety and environmental management major.