Hokie Club64 - Richard GrahamPosition: Offensive Tackle
Class: r-Freshman
Height: 6' 6"
Weight: 286 lbs.
High School: St. Christopher's
Hometown: Richmond, Va.
Moved around while redshirting last season ... Started out at tackle and then got a look at tight end when spring rolled around ... Will move back inside as soon as practice resumes in August ... Has a good frame ... Is working to add muscle and bulk through the stength and conditioning program ... His progress in preseason practice will determine his spot on the depth chart. 2005: Was redshirted during the fall while working at the left offensive tackle position ... Had a 445-pound back squat during spring testing ... Switched to tight end during spring practice.
High School: Played tight end and along the defensive line for Coach Paul Padalino at St. Christopher's ... Caught four passes for 51 yards as a senior in a run-oriented offense ... Contributed 51 tackles on the defensive side, including three quarterback sacks and seven tackles for losses ... Earned first-team VISFA Division 3 all-state honors as a tight end his senior year ... Helped team to an 8-2 record and state prep league championship ... Was school's first title since 1991 ... Was a quarterback and free safety early in his career before growing out of the positions ... Also excelled in basketball ... Ranked the No. 66 player in the state by The Roanoke Times.
Personal: Richard Warwick Graham, Jr. ... Born 3/30/87 in Richmond, VA ... Son of Elizabeth Graham and Dr. Richard W. Graham ... Majoring in business.
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