Roman Braglio Class: RS Freshman Hometown: Owings Mills, Md. High School: McDonogh HS Height / Weight: 6-3 / 250 Position: Defensive Lineman Experience: RS

As a Freshman (2012): Served a redshirt season ... named scout team defensive player of week for his efforts in preparation for the Boston College game (10/27).

At McDonogh High School: One of the top local players ... the 16th-ranked player in Maryland according to Rivals.com ... ranked 67th nationally at defensive end by Scout.com ... ranked No. 56 nationally among strongside defensive ends by 24/7 Sports.com ... a 2011 consensus all-state honoree ... also earned first team All-Metro accolades from the Baltimore Sun ... No. 14 on the SuperPrep Mid-Atlantic 59 ... recorded 83 tackles, including 16 sacks, and two touchdowns by way of a fumble recovery and interception as a senior ... played in both the 2011 Chesapeake Bowl and Crab Bowl ... had three QB knockdowns in the Chesapeake Bowl ... honored as the team's best offensive lineman in 2011 ... recorded 87 tackles, including nine sacks, as a junior ... one of the top heavyweight wrestlers in the country ... received All-America recognition and ranked No. 2 in the state as a junior ... also throws the shot put ... also recruited by West Virginia, Penn State, Tennessee, Nebraska, and Boston College.

Personal: Born in Owings Mills, Md. ... father is Scott Braglio ... older brother, Tony, played football at McDaniel College ... also has a sister, Molie ... raised charolais cattle on his family's farm ... undecided on a major.