2012: Appeared in nine games for A&M-Commerce with five starts on the offensive line, primarily at the left guard position.

2011: Saw action on the offensive line for A&M-Commerce against Midwestern State (Sept. 17) at Cowboys Stadium and at Texas A&M-Kingsville (Oct. 1).

2010: Played in three games on the offensive line for A&M-Commerce ... Helped the Lions average 113.1 rushing yards on the year with 15 touchdowns.

Prior to A&M-Commerce: A three-year starter and letterwinner at nearby Princeton High School ... Also a three-year letterwinner as a member of the track and field team and lettered twice in powerlifting ... Fourth at the regional track and field meet in the shot put hosted by A&M-Commerce.

Personal: Born December 14, 1991 ... Son of John Rice, Kathryn Rice and Pamela Fredrick.