Updated July 21, 2008

2007: Redshirted...Named to the conference's academic honor roll.

High School: Started all 20 games of varsity career at left tackle...Team captain and Offensive Lineman of the Year in 2006...West Suburban Silver all-conference honoree...Garnered all-conference and all-state academic honors...Did not allow a sack during his senior season...Led the team with 55 bonus blocks that year...Also played defensive tackle, where he had 47 tackles, two forced fumbles, one blocked kick, 3.5 sacks and eight tackles for loss.

Worth Knowing: Born April 4, 1989 in Chicago, Ill....Son of Al Pickard and Sally Sutherland...Father is retired, mother is a teacher...Pre-major.