Big Ten Conference Full Back Ratings

Is expected to take over the starting fullback spot for the graduated Stan White Jr. ... has lettered each of the past three years at fullback and has played in 30 games in that span ... is a bruising blocker and powerful inside runner who fights for extra yards and drags defenders with him ... has. . . more

In his fifth year in the program and has lettered three times ... enters the spring listed as the backup at fullback to starter Dionte Johnson ... has been a solid contributor on special teams the last three years ... played in all 13 games last year ... former walk-on who was converted to. . . more

In his fourth year at Ohio State ... could figure into the two-deep at either fullback or tight end in 2007 ... came to Ohio State as a linebacker and was redshirted as a freshman in 2004 ... began 2005 with the defense, but was switched to tight end after injuries claimed Rory Nicol and Ryan Hamby. . . more

2007 - - Not listed on depth chart following spring practice. 2006 - - Redshirted. High school honors - - Illinois Coaches Association all-state . . . Edgy Tim/Rivals.com all-state . . . Daily Herald All-Area Honorary Captain and Player of the Year . . . West Suburban Conference Offensive Player of. . . more

2006 (Junior): Finished second on the team with four rushing touchdowns ... picked up 232 yards on the season on 40 carries, including his first career 100-yard game with 100 yards on nine carries against Wisconsin ... scored a pair of touchdowns against Illinois for his first multi-score game a. . . more

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2006 - - Not listed on depth chart following spring practice . . . saw action in 41-7 win over Montana as offense gained 416 yards total offense . . . had no statistics vs. Montana . . . saw action on special teams in double overtime win at Syracuse, but had no statistics . . . saw action on. . . more

One of five seniors named to 2007 Leadership Group . . . Moved from linebacker to fullback during 2004 spring practice . . . first career start came in 2004 home win over Purdue. 2006 Honors - -Offensive Hustle Award 2006 Pre-season Honors - - Named 12th best fullback in the nation by The Sporting. . . more

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2006: Appeared in 13 games on special teams ... had six tackles (4 solo, 2 assists) and one forced fumble ... forced fumble at Illinois on Nov. 11 ... came up with two tackles (1 solo, 1 assist) at Hawaii on Nov. 25 ... returned two short kickoffs for 19 yards vs. Maryland in Champs Sports Bowl on. . . more

2006 • FRESHMAN SEASON: Played in eight games • carried the ball three times for 12 yards • also made one special teams tackle. 2005: Redshirted • walk-on. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2005 graduate of D.C. Everest High School • high school coach was Wayne Steffenhagen • all-state, all-area and. . . more

2006: Slated to start at fullback before lower leg injury in fall camp sidelined him for all of campaign ... redshirted 2005: Earned first letter after appearing in 12 games ... three starts at fullback ... only carries of the season came in Temple game (three rushes for five yards) 2004: Appeared. . . more

Dan Lawlor continues to make steady progress in his bid to earn more opportunities on offense and special teams. He provided depth last year at fullback and will resume his competition with returning starter BranDon Snow and Matt Hahn for playing time this fall. Lawlor has good size and skills and. . . more

2006: Redshirted • scholar-athlete award winner. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2006 graduate of Wayzata High School (Minn.) • high school coach was Brad Anderson • named all-state by the Associated Press and Pioneer Press in 2005 • selected to the 2005 Sports Illustrated Preseason All-America Team •. . . more

Ranked the No. 6 fullback in the nation ... is a powerful blocker with the speed and versatility needed to contributed in the OSU backfield. High School: First-team all-state ... led the way for his team's tailback to rush for 1,600 yards and 20 TDs ... four-year letterman ... rushed for 342 yards. . . more

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CAREER NOTES: Has played in 36 games with seven starts during his career • has rushed 59 times for 183 yards and 10 touchdowns • also has three receiving touchdowns. 2006 • JUNIOR SEASON: Had four carries for nine yards including a touchdown in the season opener at Kent State (8/31) •. . . more

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2006: Earned second letter ... played in all 13 games, including five starts ... also played on special teams ... two pass receptions for 14 yards vs. San Diego State on Sept. 16 ... started (first of career) and caught four-yard TD pass vs. Bowling Green on Sept. 2 ... first Badger fullback to. . . more