On Steele: Third-year walk-on who switched back to the offensive side of the ball last year after working at defensive tackle as a redshirt … is now working at right tackle … has been hampered by injury problems in his time at Maryland … tore his anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee on the third day of spring practice last year … recovered before tearing the meniscus in his right knee this past offseason … has put on 27 pounds since his freshman year … began his collegiate career as an offensive guard.

2002 (Redshirt Freshman): Did not see game action.

High School: A two-year varsity letterwinner and 2001 graduate of South Carroll High School in Sykesville, Md. … two-way player who saw action at right tackle on offense and tackle on defense … was a second team All-Carroll County selection as a senior … earned all-county honors in wrestling (heavyweight) and track (shot put) as a senior.

Personal: Michael Benjamin Steele was born Sept. 9, 1983 … son of Jim and Christie Steele … has four brothers … plans to major in engineering.

Mike Steele Class: Sophomore Hometown: Woodbine, Md. High School: South Carroll Height / Weight: 6-5 / 308 Position: Offensive Lineman Birthdate: 09/09/1983 Experience: SQ