Goes to fall drills as the starter at fullback ... strong blocker ... good receiver out of the backfield ... also plays on special teams.

2007: Played as the backup fullback in nine games ... missed two games in the middle of the season following an emergency appendectomy ... lead blocker on multiple touchdown runs ... caught six passes for 25 yards out of the backfield ... long reception of nine yards in the season opener at Cincinnati ... tied a career-high with two receptions vs. Indiana State and Murray State ... three rushes for two yards ... long run of three yards vs. Indiana State ... made tackles on special teams coverage in back-to-back weeks vs. Eastern Illinois and at Eastern Kentucky.

2006: Split time at fullback ... four catches for 27 yards ... two receptions for 17 yards vs. Eastern Kentucky ... solid blocker ... three tackles on special teams.

Prep: First team all-state linebacker for two seasons at Wilsonville High School in Wilsonville, Ore. ... unanimous selection as Tri-Valley Defensive Player of the Year ... second team all-state running back ... all-league running back ... broke school record with five touchdowns in the first half of a game ... coached by George Crace ... also participated in track and field.

Personal: Born 4-5-88 ... son of Gary Grassi and Kyle Rivers ... favorite NFL team is the Cleveland Browns ... favorite NFL player is Reggie Bush ... also recruited by Oregon State, Oregon, Washington State, Washington, Portland State and Western Oregon.

Year	G	GS	Rush	Yds	Avg	Lg	TD	Rec	Yds	Avg	Lg	TD	Tkl
2006	11	0	5	2	0.4	5	0	4	27	6.8	10	0	3
2007	9	0	3	2	0.7	3	0	6	25	4.2	9	0	2
Career	20	0	8	4	0.5	5	0	10	52	5.2	10	0	5

Grassi runs for a five-yard gain along the sideline after making a one-handed reception at Missouri State on Nov. 10, 2007. (Mike Williamson)