2006: Backup punter who saw his only action in the game at Nebraska ... Had one punt, for 27 yards.

PRIOR TO TROY: Played one season at Snow College in Utah after starting his college playing career at Texas Southern ... Was a second team All-SWAC pick as a freshman ... Handled the punting and placekicking duties for coach Titan Trimble, earning first team junior college All-America honors.

PREP: Was a three-year letter winner for coach Robert Ivey at Conroe HS ... Served as the team’s kicker, but also played recevier and defensive end ... After his senior season he was named first team all-district, all county, all Houston area and all-state ... Also lettered in soccer ... Was selected for Who’s Who Among American High School Students.

PERSONAL: Was born on November 24, 1984 in Kingsville, Texas ... Is the son of Ray Vera and Margarita Medrano ... Has three sisters, Leigh Anne Weaver (26), Bonnie Ford (25) and Valeria Vera (19) ... Is a social science major.