GENERAL: Fifth-year player... a hard worker who has matured into a frontline player for the Gorillas... figures to claim the starting role at "quick" guard this fall.

In 2007: Saw action in 10 games including three starts at "strong" guard.

In 2006: Saw action in 11 games including one start vs. #23 Bemidji State in the Mineral Water Bowl.

In 2005: Saw action in five games in a reserve role at offensive tackle.

In 2004: Redshirt season.

In High School: A first-team Kansas Class 4A All-State selection as an offensive lineman as a senior at Girard High in 2003... also a first-team All-CNC League and first-team All-Area honoree... helped guide the Trojans to a district title in 2003... also a Class 4A state qualifier in the shot put in track & field his senior year... a 2004 Kansas Shrine Bowl selection.

Personal: Born June 1, 1986... son of Adam and Faith Paoni... a psychology major.