87   Ryan Ploetz

Class: Freshman Hometown: Mt. Vernon, Ind. Height / Weight: 6-5 / 235

Position: TE Experience: RS

2010: Member of the squad.

2009: Redshirted.

High School: Prepped at Mount Vernon High School...Played for head coach Paul Maier...Caught 51 passes for 576 yards and eight touchdowns as a senior...Had 880 yards and five touchdowns on 60 catches as a junior...Also participated in basketball and track.

Personal: Son of Kris and Jennifer Ploetz...Accounting major...Enjoys video games and watching movies.