Russell Piette Class: Sophomore Hometown: Vancouver, WA High School: Columbia River Height / Weight: 6-4 / 300 Position: OL Experience: 1V Age: 19

COLLEGE: Started all 11 games last season ... Played in one game in 2007 ... Redshirt in 2006 ... One letter.

HIGH SCHOOL: Second-team all-Greater St. Helens League pick as senior at Columbia River High School ... Most Improved Lineman award winner ... Helped Chieftains to 8-3 overall and quarterfinals of Class 3A state playoffs ... As sophomore, played on team that won league title and reached state semifinals ... Started one year and lettered three ... Also earned four letters in track.

PERSONAL: Plans to major in business management ... His father, Jeff, was All-American swimmer at Cal State Northridge.