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A big, imposing lineman who was expected to back up at both offensive tackle spots this fall ... however, is expected to miss the season after having his right fibula broken June 25 when he was hit by a car ... anticipated to make a full recovery and become a solid contributor in the near future ... 2004 ... redshirted.
High School/Personal: A consensus all-star selection in Southern California, earning All-CIF, all-county and all-league honors in 2003 ... named to first team all-state in Medium Schools Division by Cal Hi Sports . played in the CaliFlorida Bowl . listed No. 116 on SuperPrep's Top 132 seniors in California and was placed on that recruiting service's All-Far West Team . led Pacifica HS to the CIF Southern Section final as a junior and CIF quarterfinals as a senior . named All-CIF and All-League as a junior, as well . also played 11 years of youth soccer, which unquestionably improved his speed (4.9 in the 40) and footwork as a football lineman . excelled in the weight room, placing first in 2003 and third in 2002 at the Garden Grove Unified School District Weight Competition . broke the district's weight record in 2003, which had stood for 10 years ... parents are Gus and Elaine Tepper . born Dec. 11, 1985 in Long Beach, CA . undeclared major.
