2011: Converted from offensive line to superback late in preseason camp ... Played in first four games before suffering a season-ending foot injury.

2010: Played in two games ... Named team's offensive practice player of the week vs. Rice.

2009: Did not see action.

High School: Second-team All-State (Ohio Division III-IV) offensive lineman ... 2008 second-team All-Northeast Ohio honoree ... Akron Touchdown Club first-team all-star ... Ranked as one of top 100 players in Rivals.com Ohio player rankings ... Rated the 70th-best tackle nationally by ESPN.com/Scouts, Inc. ... Playing defensive end, totaled 13 tackles (six solos) and two QB hurries in state regional final ... Helped the Warriors to a 9-3 record and a spot in the regional title game ... Played for USA Football's Junior National Team (first-ever) in summer of 2009 ... Along with NU classmate John Plasencia, helped lead the USA to the gold medal with a convincing 41-3 win over Canada ... Coached by Gerry Rardin.

Personal: Born Brian Burton Smith ... Son of Jerry and Carol Smith ... Communication studies major.