Bryan Shields Class: Sophomore Hometown: Bonita, Calif. High School: Bonita Vista High Last College: Utah State Height / Weight: 6-1 / 190 Position: Kicker Birthdate: 11/25/1980 Experience: RS

Came to SDSU in time for the 2007 spring semester, sitting out last year due to NCAA transfer rules ... Participated in 2007 spring drills after playing at Utah State in 2006 ... Team's No. 1 place-kicker heading out of 2008 spring drills.

2007: Sat out after transferring from Utah State.

At Utah State: Spent one season at Utah State ... Started eight games as a true freshman ... Made two of his four field-goal opportunities with a long of 46 against Hawai'i ... Converted a 31-yard field goal against Boise State ... Handled the Aggies' kickoffs, averaging 54.5 yards on 22 attempts.

High School: Prepped at Bonita Vista High School in Chula Vista, Calif. ... Lettered twice as the Barons won the Mesa League title his junior and senior campaigns ... In 2004, made seven of his 10 field-goal attempts, including a 43-yard effort ... All-league pick in 2005, breaking the school record for field goals made ... Had a 47-yard kick as a senior ... Also lettered in soccer his final two years at Bonita Vista.

Personal: Born Nov. 25, 1987, in San Diego, Calif. ... Son of Stacie Rogstad and Bobby Shields ... Has two brothers and three sisters ... Social science major.