2008: Became a starter on the offensive line after recovering from an injury that kept him out of the season's first three games ... Started the Pack's final six games at center.

College: Played offensive lineman at Glendale Community College in Glendale, Ariz. ... Was second-team Western States Football Team selection for freshman season ... Injured mid-way through sophomore season.

High School: Was ranked sixth best offensive lineman in Arizona for senior season representing Paradise Valley High School in Phoenix, Ariz. ... Was first-team all-state 24-7 Football selection for senior year ... Picked for Desert Valley Region first-team all-region offensive line for senior performance... Selected for Arizona Republic Newspaper's second-team all-state squad after senior season ... Earned team's Captain Award for senior year ...  Was Desert Valley Region honorable mention offensive lineman for junior season ... Also competed in basketball and track ... Registered a 3.1 GPA.

Personal: Son of Dawn and Edward Tilford ... Has one older brother, Sam ... Enjoys golfing, fishing, drawing and hanging out with friends ... Plans to major in criminology.