2011: Started in the six of 11 games he played in on the offensive line ... He helped block for future 2,000-yard career rusher Lance Byrd as the 2011 team produced its best rushing performance in its Division I history ... He also helped an offensive line that has allowed the quarterbacks to complete almost 150 passes for over 1,500 yards this season.

2010: Saw time in eight games ... Helped block for two 1,000-yard career rushers in Trandon Dendy and Lance Byrd.

2009: Redshirted

High School: Played for Coach Dula at Greenwood H.S. ... Three-year letterwinner ... Part of the 2006 Class 4-A state champions ... Garnered all-region honors as a senior ... Two-time scholastic award winner.

Personal: James Smith Festa was born April 26, 1991 in Richmond, Va. ... Son of Michael Festa and Donna Waldrop ... Has three siblings, Ashley, Michael and Patrick ... Majoring in Mathematics.