Justin Semmes Class: RS Junior Hometown: Clarkston, MI High School: St. Mary's Height / Weight: 6-2 / 230 Position: Fullback

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SCOUTING REPORT: A powerful runner who enters the season as Miami's only fullback ... catches the ball well out of the backfield.

2011: Played in nine games in the backfield, making two starts ... made his first career start at halfback against Akron (Nov. 3) rushing for 100 yards on 24 carries, making him the only RedHawk with a 100-yard rushing game all season ... caught eight balls for 79 yards and three touchdowns.

2010: Won his first varsity letter, appearing in all 14 games ... his season's highlight came vs. Colorado State when he caught a six-yard pass for a touchdown ... he also caught a pass in the MAC Championship game vs. Northern Illinois ... rushed one time vs. Missouri for three yards.

2009: Redshirted.

HIGH SCHOOL: A perennial power in Michigan, St. Mary's 2007 squad lost the state championship game in five overtimes ... Justin averaged 5.5 yards per carry and was an all-county selection ... he once scored five touchdowns in a state playoff game ... also lettered three times as a lacrosse player ... prep football coach was George Poirritt.

PERSONAL: Born June 29, 1991 ... son of James and Merleen Jones... older brother, Jason, is Justin's RedHawk teammate ... a 3.0+ student, he majors in public administration at Miami.