Cordaro Howard, OG

A second team All-ACC selection … started every game, including 12 at left guard and one at right guard … helped Tech lead the ACCand rank third nationally in rushing offense … helped Tech rush for 409 yards at 13th-ranked Georgia (Nov. 29) … was key in the Jackets rolling up 472 rushing yards against Miami (Nov. 20) … graded out best among Tech's linemen in the Florida State game (Nov. 1) … key in the Jackets rushing for 438 yards vs. Mississippi State (Sept. 20) … helped Tech produce 484 yards of total offense vs. Jacksonville State (Aug. 28) … played guard in 2008 after playing tackle in 2007.

Saw action in the final 10 games of the season and took over as a starter at right tackle for the last six contests of 2008 … instrumental in Georgia Tech leading the ACC in rushing offense and ranking among the league leaders in fewest sacks allowed.

Playing time increased over the latter part of last season . . . Worked at both tackle and guard . . . Saw most of his late season playing time at guard but his future likely is at tackle . . .

Redshirted in 2005 and showed potential.

Offensive line prospect who was an all-East Alabama selection . . . Named to the All-Bi-Cities team by the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer . . . Top offensive lineman for coach Ron Nelson at Central High School.

Full name is Cordaro Jerome Howard . . . Born July 2, 1987 . . . Parents are Ulanda Howard and Willie Jones . . . Majoring in management.