Junior (2013)
Started the first three tilts and appeared in eight overall … recorded 16 pancakes, including a career-high six in the home opener against #13 Oklahoma State … graded out at 74 percent … a key part of an offensive line that did not commit a holding penalty during the season … helped the offense average 25.6 points, 417.8 total yards (175.4 rush/242.4 pass), 21.9 first downs and 32:24 possession time per contest.
Sophomore (2012)
Saw limited action in six contests … graded out at 81 percent in his 91 offensive snaps … also recorded four knockdown blocks, including a season-best two against Northwestern Oklahoma State (Sept. 22).
Freshman (2011)
Started seven of the first eight contests and saw action in eight tilts overall … did not play against South Alabama (Oct. 8) or at McNeese State (Nov. 12) due to injury … offense averaged 27.3 points, 400.5 total yards (190.5 rush/210 pass) and 20 first downs in his eight appearances … team rushed for a season-best 289 yards on 39 carries (7.4 avg.) against Minot State (Nov. 19).
Prior To UTSA
Began prep career on defensive line but moved to offense for his final two seasons … a 2010 honorable mention Class 4A all-state, San Antonio Express-News first-team all-area and unanimous first-team All-District 27-4A selection …averaged more than three pancake blocks per game as a senior and 75 percent of team’s rushing yards came with him leading the way … made a successful transition from defensive end to offensive guard as a junior … an academic all-district honoree … coached by Larry Hill.
Personal
Born July 30, 1992 … son of Becki and Dennis Rion … business major.