NEVADA
Enters his senior season as the projected starter at center for the Wolf Pack.

2008: Proved to be one of most versatile members of the Union … Started the last seven games of the year at one of the guard spots … Has also played center this year and in the past … Helped pave the way for one of the most prolific offenses in the nation.

2007: Played sparingly early in the season before filling in at center late in the season … Played most of the game against San Jose State and started against Louisiana Tech and in New Mexico Bowl.

2006: Was not enrolled at Nevada.

2005: Enrolled at Nevada for the spring semester and redshirted his first season.

HIGH SCHOOL
A graduate of Mesa Verde High School in Citrus Heights, Calif. … Was a three-year letterman in football and wrestling and also lettered once in track and field … Was a two-time all-league selection and was named league MVP … Earned all-city honorable mention as a junior and second-team as a senior … Was also an all-section selection in wrestling.

PERSONAL
Born on Oct. 1, 1986 … Son of Ron and Etta Ackerman … Majoring in general studies … Was junior class vice president and senior class president … Is an Eagle Scout.