Matt Romine Class: Sophomore Hometown: Tulsa, OK High School: Union Height / Weight: 6-5 / 290 Position: Offensive Tackle Birthdate: 07/19/1988

CAREER: Former high school All-American saw action in two games as a reserve offensive tackle before an injury sidelined him for the remainder of his freshman season ... enters spring drills with hopes of challenging for playing time at offensive tackle.

2007 (FRESHMAN): Talented young tackle who saw limited time as a reserve lineman ... played in season opener vs. Georgia Tech and also at Michigan as a backup offensive tackle ... notched 11:17 of playing time on the season.

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Selected for U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio ... one of four players voted as captain of the West team for the All-American Bowl ... named a second-team prep All-American for 2006 at offensive tackle by USA Today ... chosen first-team all-state by The Daily Oklahoman ... rated the 55th-best prospect in the country and second-best player in Oklahoma by Rivals.com ... rated the 10th-best offensive tackle in the nation by Tom Lemming ... Scout.com lists him as the 12th-best offensive guard in the country and number-three player in Oklahoma ... rated as the 85th-best player on the ESPN 150 list ... helped his high school to a 13-1 record as a junior and win its second-straight state championship ... rated eighth-best offensive lineman in the Southwest and 49th-ranked player in the Southwest in the 2006 preseason by The Sporting News SchoolSports ... one of top 29 offensive linemen nationally on 2006 preseason basis by CBS Sportsline.com College Football Preview ... played for coach Kevin Wright at Union High School. ... full name is Matthew R. Romine ... born July 19, 1988 ... enrolled in First Year of Studies.