Jake Seitz

Height:
6-2
Weight:
290
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Vestavia Hills, Ala.
High School:
Vestavia Hills H.S.

Redshirted in 2005 but was thrust into action in 2006 as the starting center on the offensive line ... has been a starter at center last three seasons ... enters 2009 season with a streak of 36 consecutive starts for the Blazers on the offensive line ... named to 2009 Rimington Award Watch List in May ... saw some action at left guard during [apos]07 spring practice. 2008: Started all 12 games at center for UAB ... anchor of offensive front that saw quarterback Joe Webb shatter C-USA record for rushing yards by a signal-caller. 2007: Started all 12 games at center for the Blazers and had excellent season ... contended for all-conference honors. 2006: Assumed starting center position for the Blazers after graduation of Matt Batusic ... earned a spot on the Conference USA All-Freshman Team as selected by league[apos]s coaches. HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Vestavia Hills High School ... named to the Birmingham Post-Herald[apos]s Super All-Metro team as a junior in 2003 as he helped lead the Rebels to a 12-2 record and a state semifinals appearance ... a two-year starter at offensive tackle for the Rebels ... two-time state heavyweight champ on Vestavia Hills[apos] wrestling squad which won the class 6A state championship in 2005 ... listed among The Birmingham News[apos] 'Super Seniors' Class of 2005 'Best of the Rest' ... posted a 48-2 all-time record on the mat ... coached by Buddy Anderson. PERSONAL: Born April 13, 1987 ... son of Dianne and Paul Seitz.