Nic Ayoob Class: RS Freshman Hometown: Watkinsville, Ga. High School: Oconee County Height / Weight: 6-2 / 297 Position: OG

Furman: Highly regarded second-year player who is expected to battle for his first playing time this fall at right guard behind projeced starter Heath Cockburn. 2006 -- Awarded redshirt and extra year of eligibility.

High School: 2006 graduate of Oconee (3A) High School...football coach was Neal Auer...played offensive and defensive line and also served as a long snapper...attended Furman's Offensive Lineman Camp...two-year starter on the offensive and defensive fronts...named first team All-Northeast Georgia as a tackle in 2005 after making the same team as an offensive guard his junior year...served as co-captain in 2005...two-time recipient of Oconee County's Scholar-Athlete Award...helped his squad go 8-4 in 2004, capture the Region 8-AAA championship, and advance three rounds into the state playoffs.

Personal: Full name is Nicholas Elias Ayoob...son of John and Marianne Ayoob...born September 26, 1987, in Athens, Georgia...has a brother, Christrian...mother played volleyball at the University of Maine-Presque Isle from 1978-82...undeclared major.