Tyler Cierski Class: Sophomore Hometown: Dacula, Ga. High School: Mill Creek HS Weight: 255 Position: Running Back Experience: 1V

A big, physical running back ... emerged as a key contributor in the backfield and on special teams as a true freshman in 2011.

As a Freshman (2011): Played in all 12 games as the team's No. 1 fullback ... an Academic All-ACC selection ... one of three true freshmen (also Keith Bowers and Justus Pickett) to play in every game ... also played extensively on special teams ... had a 5-yard touchdown reception vs. Towson (10/1) ... had a career-high three carries for 4 yards vs. Notre Dame (11/12) when he earned his first-career start.

At Mill Creek High School: Rated the fourth-best fullback in the nation by Rivals.com ... ranked as the No. 2 fullback in the nation by Scouts, Inc. ... helped team to 2010 Georgia AAAAA state quarterfinal game ... ran for 792 yards and 11 touchdowns his senior season ... 187 receiving yards and two touchdowns his senior season ... broke six school records; most points scored in a season, most career points, most rushing touchdowns in a season, and most career rushing touchdowns ... threw shot put and discus for track team ... also considered Stanford, Florida State, North Carolina, Vanderbilt, and Tennessee ... coached by Shannon Jarvis.

Personal: Born in Stony Brook, N.Y. ... all time favorite Terp is Vernon Davis ... role models include his parents and Warrick Dunn ... majoring in kinesiology.

Career Highs
Rushing Yards - 4 (vs. Notre Dame, 11/12/11)
Rushing Attempts - 3 (vs. Notre Dame, 11/12/11)
Long Rush - 2 yards (vs. Notre Dame, 11/12/11)
Receiving Yards - 5 (vs. Towson, 10/1/11)
Long Reception - 5 (vs. Towson, 10/1/11)