A third-year offensive lineman who emerged late last season ... served as the No. 2 center in 2011 ... can also play guard ... expected to battle for the No. 1 center spot in the fall.
As a Redshirt Freshman (2011): Saw action in five games at center, including two starts .... helped the offense rank third in the ACC in rushing (169.3 yards per game) and fourth in fewest sacks allowed (1.4 pg) ... saw time as a reserve in the season opener vs. Miami (9/5) ... helped the team run for 198 yards against Towson (10/1), including 102 by Davin Meggett, while holding the Tigers without a sack ... played extensively vs. Notre Dame (11/12) after replacing an injured Bennett Fulper ... started the final two games of the season - Wake Forest (11/19) and NC State (11/26) - for Fulper.
As a Freshman (2010): Served a redshirt season ... listed as a reserve at center.
At Abington Heights High School: A 2009 first-team Class AAA All-Pennsylvania selection ... also selected to the Pennsylvania Sports Writers all-state team after his senior season ... the No. 10-ranked offensive guard in the nation by Scout.com ... the No. 15-ranked offensive guard in the nation by Rivals.com ... the 18th-best player in the state of Pennsylvania according to Rivals.com ... ranked the No. 21 offensive guard in the nation by Scouts, Inc. ... led the Comets to the 2009 District II Championship ... honored with the 2009 Hookey Reap Award, which goes to the top offensive lineman in Lackawanna County ... selected to participate in the 2010 Big 33 Football Classic ... also considered Pittsburgh, Rutgers, Connecticut, West Virginia and Minnesota ... coached by Joe Repshis.
Personal: Born in Scranton, Pa. ... father is Conan Conaboy ... organized the Relay for Life in high school which raised money for cancer patients ... favorite athlete is Donovan McNabb ... chose Maryland because of the home-like environment and football facilities ... majoring in criminology and criminal justice.
