David Akatu Class: Sophomore Hometown: Rockville, Md. High School: Bethesda-Chevy Chase HS Height / Weight: 5-8 / 205 Position: Running Back Experience: RS

A second-year player who adds depth at running back ... joined the team in the spring of 2006 ... a valuable member of the scout team who enters the spring a backup at tailback.

as a Freshman (2006): Redshirted ... saw action on the scout team offense.

at Bethesda-Chevey Chase High School: A three-year letterwinner and three-time captain ... also lettered two years in track ... part of the Maryland 4A bronze medal 4x100 relay team ... coached by John Zehner.

Personal: Born Feb. 15, 1988 in Lagos, Nigeria ... parents are Margaret and Patrick Akatu ... brother, Bernard, was a walk-on receiver at Notre Dame from 1998-2002 ... enrolled in the college of letters and sciences.