Career: Injuries slowed him during his career.

2008: Did not see action.

2007: Did not see action (injury).

2006: Did not see action.

2005: Suffered a knee injury prior to the start of preseason camp and spent much of the fall rehabilitating his knee ... Began practicing with the team later in the season and dressed for the Vitalis Sun Bowl, but did not play.

High School: SuperPrep All-Midwest Region lineman ... Ranked 40th by SuperPrep among Midwest (six states) players ... Ranked 21st in Illinois and 56th among offensive guards by Rivals.com ... Chicago Sun-Times and Chicago Tribune first-team all-state offensive lineman ... Joliet Herald All-Area first team ... Two-time first-team Suburban Prairie All-Conference selection ... Helped lead Morris to a 13-1 record in 2004 and a Class 5A state runner-up title ... Lead blocker for first-team all-state running back John Dergo, who rushed for 2,140 yards and 41 touchdowns ... Team captain and all-conference selection ... Played receiver first two years at Morris ... Selected to play in Illinois Coaches Association/Shriners' All-Star Game in July, 2005 ... Team captain and starting forward on the Redskins' basketball team ... Also competes in track and field (shot put and discus) ... Coached by Dan Darlington.

Personal: Born Ramon Diaz Jr. ... Son of Ramon Sr. and Teresa Diaz ... Political science major.

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