7  Alston Umuolo Class: Senior Hometown: Phoenix, Ariz. High School: Centennial High Height / Weight: 6-4 / 240 Position: Tight End Birthdate: 03/15/1989 Experience: 3L

Returns for his fifth season, after an injury spoiled his 2010 campaign ... Pass-catching tight end, who was a preseason all-conference honoree a year ago ... A true threat across the middle and contributes to the Aztecs' balanced passing attack ... Has made 45 receptions from 2007-10 ... One of five true freshmen to see action in 2007.

2010: Tabbed preseason first-team all-conference by Phil Steele Magazine and second team by Lindy's ... Preseason all-Mountain West ... Played in the team's first two contests, starting the opener with Nicholls ... Had one catch for four yards vs. the Colonels ... Logged two receptions for 15 yards in the road win at New Mexico State ... Missed the remainder of the season due to injury and was granted a fifth year of eligibility.

2009: Appeared in all 12 contests, starting on 11 occasions ... Ranked fifth on the team in receptions with a career-high 22 ... Tied for third in receiving scores with three ... Starter at tight end against UCLA, making two catches for 14 yards ... Started for the second time in the home opener with Southern Utah, logging one reception for 14 yards ... Two grabs for 14 yards at Idaho and three for 20 yards at Air Force ... Starter vs. NMSU and BYU ... First touchdown since 2007 against the Cougars on a fourth-down passing play for six yards ... Also completed his second career pass in the first quarter for 24 yards to freshman Preston King, setting up the team's second TD of the afternoon ... Career-long 60-yard reception for a touchdown to secure the victory at Colorado State ... Third straight game with a TD, catching an 18-yard pass in the first half vs. UNM ... Ended the night with four catches for 38 yards against the Lobos ... Started and caught two passes for 23 yards against TCU ... Has two receptions for 18 yards at Utah ... Three grabs for 24 yards in the last game of the year with UNLV.

2008: Played in 10 outings, starting twice ... Had 14 catches for 110 yards ... Missed the first game of the season against Cal Poly, but returned to the field vs. Notre Dame ... Had one catch against the Irish and another one a week later at San Jose State ... Played but did not have a reception vs. Idaho and TCU ... Tied a career-best with two receptions for 17 yards against Air Force ... First career start at UNM, making one catch for five yards ... Missed the Wyoming game due to injury ... Returned for the final three games, earning a start in the finale with UNLV ... Career-high eight receptions for 74 yards in the win over the Rebels.

2007: Played in all but one game, logging six catches for 67 yards and a TD ... Two catches for 47 yards, including a 43-yard touchdown versus Cincinnati ... One reception vs. ASU, CSU, UNLV and Air Force ... Recovered a fumble and returned it 10 yards for a score vs. PSU.

High School: Played one season at Centennial High School in Peoria, Ariz., under Richard Taylor ... Spent first three years as a prep in the state of Washington ... Saw action as a quarterback, wide receiver, tight end, linebacker and defensive end ... Centennial was 14-0 overall and 7-0 in league in 2006, winning the school's first-ever 5A state title ... Second-team all-region as a defensive end and honorable mention as a wideout ... Accounted for 477 yards of offense and had 41 tackles, including five sacks ... Also lettered in basketball and track.

Personal: Born March 15, 1989, in Phoenix, Ariz. ... Son of Uche and DeeDee Umuolo ... Received his bachelor's degree in social science this past spring and is working toward his master's in educational leadership.

UMUOLO'S CAREER STATISTICS

Career Highs: Receptions: 8 vs. UNLV (11/22/08); Receiving Yards: 74 vs. UNLV (11/22/07); Receiving TDs: 1, four times; Long Reception: 60 at CSU (10/24/09).

Game-By-Game Receiving