Bio

As a senior: Appeared in all 11 games and started nine on the offensive line for the Black and Gold ... Helped the Bulldogs average 176 yards per game on the ground ... Started at least eight games in each of his final three years in Smithfield ... Named to the NEC Academic Honor Roll.

As a junior: Part of an offensive line that averaged more than 180 yards on the ground per game... Started and played in nine games at the tackle spot... Helped lead the offense to more than 31 points per game.

As a sophomore: Moved over to offensive line as a sophomore ... Backup left tackle ... Earned three starts following injury to starter Pete Krafka ... Saw action in all 11 games. 

As a freshman: Backup defensive lineman as a freshman.

Before Bryant: Four-year varsity letterwinner in football and basketball for coach Matt Gerber ... Two-time Second Team All-Southeast Conference as a defensive end and tight end in 2006-07 and 2007-08 ... Scholar-Athlete ... Helped lead football team to three playoff appearances ... Had 24 receptions for 326 yards and nine touchdowns in junior and senior seasons.

PERSONAL: Born January 2, 1990 in Las Vegas ... Son of Michael Aughney and Jamie Hinzman ... One sister, Carly.