2007: Was on the verge of bumping Daryn Colledge from the starting left guard position late in the season, but he sustained an ankle injury midway through the season, and a calf injury in the regular season finale, which was enough for him to be placed on injured reserve. ... Played in 13 games with seven starts.

2006: Played in one game (vs. Detroit, Dec. 17), dressed but did not play in seven games, and was inactive for eight games. ... Played with the first-team during off-season minicamps, but when the Packers selected three linemen in the 2006 NFL draft, the writing was on the wall.

2005: Though he was activated for only one game as a rookie, the versatile lineman potentially could be the finest player of the Packers' 2005 draft class. ... Will contend for a starting job at one of the guard spots in 2006. ... Selected by the Packers in the fifth round of the 2005 NFL Draft, 143rd overall.

College
Began career with the Aggies as a guard in 2001. He started four of the five games he played in that year. ... He moved to offensive tackle in 2002, starting all 12 games. ... He again shifted positions as a junior, lining up at center for every game. He earned second-team All-Mid Eastern Athletic Conference honors that year, as he collected 154 knockdown blocks. In 2004, he again led the team with 123 knockdowns, grading 90-percent for blocking consistency while garnering first-team All-MEAC accolades.
Finished his career with 41 consecutive starts and helped clear the way for a rushing attack that averaged 4.5 yards per carry during his time in the lineup.

High School
Attended Broughton (Raleigh, N.C.) High School, playing football for coach Dave Brunner.