53  Emilio Rivera Class: Senior Hometown: Sylmar, Calif. High School: Sylmar High Height / Weight: 6-4 / 295 Position: Offensive Lineman Birthdate: 03/18/1989 Experience: 2L

Will look to earn a starting spot in his final year on The Mesa ... Was running No. 1 at left guard at the end of spring drills ... Has played on both special teams and at guard during his collegiate career.

2010: Appeared in the final two contests of the season.

2009: Was a reserve in nine outings, including seven of the season's final eight games.

2008: Saw his first career action in the team's 12 games, primarily on special teams ... First career start at BYU and vs. Utah at left guard.

2007: Redshirted as a true freshman.

High School: Played on both sides of the ball for Sylmar High School under coach London Woodfin ... First-team all-city as an offensive lineman and his league's defensive lineman of the year as a senior ... As a senior, had 50 tackles in just eight games, ranking second on the squad ... Competed for the basketball team.

Personal: Born March 18, 1989, in Mission Hills, Calif. ... Son of Juan Jose and Rosa Rivera ... Plays the drums ... Major is social science.