Jose Cruz

Height:
6-5
Weight:
235
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Johnstown, Pa.
High School:
Bishop McCourt HS

Redshirt Freshman (2007): Played in all 12 games, both as a backup tight end and on the special teams, specifically PAT/FG and kickoff return where he helped Bryan Williams rank second in the NCAA in kick returns.

Freshman (2006): Redshirted ... Joined the team in January and competed in spring practice, but signed in Feb. 2005.

Prior to Akron: A first-team AA All-State selection as a senior ... Ranked No. 36 nationally among tight ends by Rivals.com ... A first-team all-area pick by the Tribune-Democrat in 2004 after totaling 26 catches for 266 yards ... A key blocker for the Crushers squad as a senior, which rushed for 2,285 yards ... Helped lead the team to a 7-2 mark in 2004 and a spot in the District 5/6 title game ... Coached by Ken Salem.