A prototype left tackle who is agile, athletic and explosive...Pass protection specialist...Could be on the verge of a break-out season if he maintains his consistency...Originally signed with Southeastern Louisiana.

2005: Named to the Gateway Conference All-Newcomer team...Started all 13 games at left tackle.

2004: Redshirted.

2003: Did not play football in order to focus on academics.

High School: Named one of the Bayou Top 25 best players after his senior year...Ranked the fourth-best lineman in the state by one scouting service, and the 18th best lineman in the nation by Rivals.

Worth Knowing: Undecided on his major...Born August 31, 1985...Son of Trudy Sholes-Marquez.