At Columbia: Tough, hard-nosed player returns to the squad after battling injuries.

2006: Did not play due to injury.

2005: Did not play.

2004: Played in all 10 games ... returned a blocked punt eight yards for a touchdown in his first collegiate game vs. Fordham.

At La Costa Canyon High: Had 177 tackles (92 solo) as a senior and 147 as a junior ... broke up 16 passes in 2003 and was named North County Times Defensive Player of the Year ... first-team all-league and all-CIF San Diego section ... team was Avocado League champion ... ran 11.1 for 100m and 51 seconds for 400m in track ... three letters in football and two in track.

Personal: Majoring in American studies ... plans to own a business and coach football ... enjoys surfing and astronomy ... sister, Amy, was three-time team MVP in softball at UC-San Diego ... Ryan James Mettee, b. 3/8/86 in Mission Viejo, Calif.