Joins Chris Carothers as USF’s two experienced offensive line starters and will surely be looked to for leadership...Strongest player on the USF roster...Can play both guard and tackle...Missed 2004 spring with ankle surgery but looks forward to a strong senior season...A late add to USF's 2001 recruiting class, he became interested in USF after having joined a team from Republic of Panama at a Jim Leavitt Summer Camp...Coaching staff liked his size and raw talent and offered him a roster spot...Originally had projected as a defensive lineman, but made switch to offensive tackle in Spring 2002 and eventually to his starting left guard slot...Utilized a redshirt season in 2001... Born in New York City, but raised in Panama.

SOUTH FLORIDA – 2004: Started first six games of the season at left guard before an ankle injury sidelined him until final game against Pittsburgh.

2003: Made five starts at left guard, including the final four games of the season...Had also started in week two vs. Nicholls State (Sept. 6).

2002: Played in nine games and had one start, that coming at left guard vs. Charleston Southern (Nov. 2)...Was utilized at left tackle and left guard throughout the season.

PERSONAL - Born August 22, 1981...Son of Delia Richards of the Republic of Panama.