Players

HOW ACQUIRED:

Drafted with the 39th selection in the 7th round (248th overall) of the 2009 NFL Draft. Second tight end selected in as many years (John Carlson). Third consecutive year team has selected a player from California (Brandon Mebane, 2007; Justin Forsett, 2008).

COLLEGE:

Finished Golden Bear career making 19 starts in 33 games. Totaled 41 receptions for 484 yards and 10 scores.

RS JUNIOR:

Took over the role as featured pass catcher. Started all 13 games as a junior, finishing second on the team with 27 receptions for 326 yards (12.1 avg). Eight of those grabs were good for touchdowns (29.63 percent of his catches). Only five players had more touchdown receptions in a season for the Bears.

RS SOPHOMORE:

Started four games as a sophomore, recording 13 catches for 155 yards, and scored his only TD of the year at Washington.  RS FRESHMAN: Appeared in eight games on offense and 10 games overall (special teams) in 2006. Only reception was a 3- yard touchdown vs. Portland State. Was a back up in 12 games during the 2007 season, missing the Stanford contest with a knee sprain. Powered his way for 155 yards and a touchdown on 13 catches (11.9 avg.). Was joined by brother, Eric, who transferred to the program after spending two years as a linebacker at Kansas State.

TRUE FRESHMAN:

Spent season on the scout team.

PERSONAL:

Attended Claremont (Calif.) High School, earning Prep Star All-American honors as a defensive end. Named to the 2004 All-San Gabriel Valley first-team by the Los Angeles Times after leading his team to the Baseline League championship. Rivals.com gave him a four-star rating and All-American honors, ranking him as the 13th-best strong-side defensive end in the nation and 28th-best overall player in the state of California.