Panther Point: Looks to backup Bob Swift at the right tackle slot.

2007: Redshirted ... named the Scout Team Offensive Player of the Year.

High School: Earned third-team Class 4A all-state honors from the Iowa Newspaper Association ... a first-team all-conference and all-metro selection ... helped lead the Saints to the 4A state championship and an undefeated season in 2006 ... was selected MVP of the 4A state championship game ... earned second-team all-state honors in basketball ... first-team all-metro and all-conference pick in hoops ... averaged 21 points and 13 rebounds per game as a prep ... all-conference basketball player ... KCRG Athlete of the Week ... earned letters in football, basketball and track ... honor roll student.

Personal: Born April 11, 1988, in Iowa City, Iowa ... son of Mike and Sue Teply ... has a sister, Amanda ... majoring in criminology.