Joel Rodriguez Class: Freshman Hometown: Miami, Fla. High School: Monsignor Pace Height / Weight: 6-3 / 277 Position: Offensive Line

AT MIAMI: One of the team's most promising young offensive linemen…was one of the team's best scout team players last season before an ankle injury ended his season…has the frame and work ethic to become an excellent offensive lineman.

2000 (REDSHIRT): One of 17 members of the 2000 recruiting class to take a redshirt season…impressed the coaching staff with his work on the scout team.

HIGH SCHOOL: Monsignor Pace...top-ranked center and fifth-best offensive lineman by Florida Prep Football...rated the No. 87 overall offensive line prospect by Rivals.com...named the No. 2 center in Florida on the Florida Times-Union Super 75 list...first-team All-Dade County by the Miami Herald...first-team All-State by the Florida Sports Writers Association...first-team All-District...played for Team Florida in 2000 Florida/Georgia All-Star Game...played in Nike Dade vs. Broward All-Star game...played on varsity team since his freshman year...was only three-year starter on team...also earned letters in wrestling and basketball.

PERSONAL: Born 6/27/82...full name is Joel Peter Rodriguez...chose Miami over Auburn...son of Angel Rodriguez and Carmen Rios.