Patrick Gates Class: Sophomore Hometown: San Diego, Calif. High School: Marian Catholic HS Height / Weight: 5-9 / 180 Position: Running Back Birthdate: 04/13/1986 Experience: HS

First-team all-state selection by CalHi-Sports.com ... San Diego Union-Tribune offensive player of the year and one of the most productive running backs in San Diego County history ... Led Marian Catholic to consecutive undefeated seasons and CIF titles ... Also a standout defensive back ... Lost just one high school game ... His 5,039 rushing yards represent the third best total in San Diego County history and he broke Reggie Bush's record with a 12.69-yards per rush average in 2003 ... Ran for 1,938 yards in 13 games as a senior, including 21 TDs ... SuperPrep all-region selection and was the No. 17 all-purpose back in America by Rivals.com ... That site listed him as the No. 58 player in California.

Personal: Born April 13, 1986, in San Diego ... Son of Benita and Jeffrey Gates ... Major undecided.

Recruitment: Chose the Aztecs over Oregon State and had interest from Arizona, Arizona State and Colorado, among others.