Ben Huddle Class: Senior Hometown: Columbus, OH High School: Dublin Scioto Height / Weight: 6-4 / 283 Position: Defensive Line

SCOUTING REPORT
Top candidate for the starting job at left defensive tackle ... suffered shoulder injury at Purdue, missing next four games, but played in the last six contests a year ago ... still learning to play inside position, but coaches hope he'll be a big contributor ... has earned one varsity letter at Miami.

2006 SEASON
In eight games, he totaled four tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, and half a quarterback sack.

2005 SEASON
Played sparingly in eight games as part of Miami's rotation at defensive end ... assisted on two tackles in Nov. 5 defeat of Buffalo.

2004 SEASON
Redshirted.

HIGH SCHOOL
Two-year letterwinner as a defensive end and tight end for Dublin Scioto ... totaled 95 tackles, including 13 quarterback sacks and three forced fumbles during his senior season ... first-team all-league, all-district and Columbus Dispatch All-Agonis team ... named the All-Agonis Lineman of the Year ... first-team all-Ohio pick ... selected to compete in Ohio's North-South All Star Game ... coached by Karl Johnson ... also a three-year letterwinner on the wrestling team, placing sixth in the state as a junior.

PERSONAL
Born October 10, 1985 ... son of David and Diana Huddle ... health studies major.