The two-sport standout has been a mainstay at the demanding left offensive tackle position the last three years for the Razorbacks. With his drive blocking skills and ability to create movement on the line of scrimmage, Ugoh might be a better fit to play guard at the professional level.

While his future lies on the football field, Ugoh missed considerable preseason tutoring the last several years to perform on the school's track-and-field team. He competed in the weight throws, finishing with a 2006 season-best 59'0.75" weight toss and a 164'7" discus throw in 2006, and registered a school-record 60' 4.5" mark in the shot put during the 2005 indoor season. His 172'1" discus toss at the 2005 Penn Relays ranks fourth in school annals.

At Westfield High School, Ugoh was rated the fifth-best offensive tackle in the country by Rivals100.com and the No. 64 prospect overall out of high school. USA Today listed him as one of the top 125 players in the country. Tom Lemming's Prep Football Report rated him the No. 32 player in Texas while the Houston Chronicle listed him in the Top 100.

Ugoh was rated as Texas' No. 13 player by David Garvin's Heartland Recruiting and Max Emfinger rated him the 10th-best offensive tackle in the nation. Insiders.com placed him as the No. 83 overall prospect and the 10th-best offensive lineman in the prep ranks.

Ugoh enrolled at Arkansas in 2002, choosing the school over Florida, Arizona, Texas, Oklahoma and Florida State. He saw limited action as a reserve offensive tackle vs. Boise State and South Florida before suffering a knee sprain that would force the coaching staff to grant him a medical hardship. He excelled in the classroom during his time away from the game, earning 2002-03 Lon Farrell Academic Honor Roll recognition.

In 2003, he appeared in eight games as a reserve offensive tackle. He posted 21 knock-down blocks and was also a Southeastern Conference Academic Honor Roll member. As a redshirt sophomore, Ugoh started 10 of 11 contests at left tackle. He registered 42 knockdowns and received winning grades for blocking consistency in seven contests, including a career-high (as a starter) 97 percent mark vs. Texas. He helped the offense average 397.9 yards per game that season.

Ugoh, now a mainstay on the Hogs' offensive front, started all 11 games at left tackle in 2005. He was a key contributor to the Razorbacks' SEC-leading 216.9 yards per game on the ground. The rushing average also ranked Arkansas 12th in the nation in that category. He cleared the way for 10 100-yard rushing performances and a 1,000-yard rusher (Darren McFadden). He also led the team in knockdown blocks with 64 and led the Razorbacks in that blocking consistency grades in five games (Missouri State, Southern California, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana State).

The consensus All-Southeastern Conference selection had his finest season as a senior in 2006. He registered 67 knockdowns and graded 87.8 percent for blocking consistency. His drive blocking ability helped the team rank fourth in the nation with an average of 228.5 yards per game rushing. He helped protect Arkansas quarterbacks as part of a front that has only allowed nine sacks in 14 games. The 0.64 sacks allowed per game led the nation.

Positives: Has an even-proportioned frame with long arms and legs, broad shoulders, good chest thickness, wide waist and hips, quick feet and a powerful hand punch … Has the short-area burst to get back and neutralize the edge rush … High-cut, but comes off the line with his hands extended, delivering a strong punch to drive the defender off the ball … Smart athlete who makes good game adjustments and is rarely caught out of position … Plays with good balance and is quick to recoil and rest his hands in pass protection, showing the lateral agility to slide and mirror … Has the upper body strength to defeat the bull rush and even though he is sometimes late out of his stance, he can compensate with his hand placement and upper body strength … When he keeps his pads down, he uses that strength to move off the line and gain advantage … Plays with too much waist bend, but will overpower and edge rusher with his hand punch and size … Has a frame that can carry at least another 20 pounds of bulk with no loss in quickness … Lacks explosive hips, but does generate pop with his hands … Can drill a linebacker with his upper body power to kill the blitz … What he does best is to use his long reach and upper body strength to put the defender on the ground consistently … That asset and his ability to widen and maintain the rush lane makes him more ideally suited for guard than tackle … Gets proper position on reaches and scoops and stays up on his blocks, thanks to good balance … Won't maul an opponent, but is good at creating movement and getting out in front on traps … Needs to finish better, but is strong on the move when redirecting in-line … Lacks sustained speed, but takes good angles to neutralize second level defenders … Shows power when he connects with a block and has adequate change of direction agility … Gets too rigid in his pass protection stance, but uses his frame decently to push the defender around (will struggle vs. speed moves, though) … His hands are strong enough that when he catches, he is still able to steer the defender away … Used to hold his hands too low, negating his punch, but showed improvement with his positioning and placement in attempts to mirror in 2006 (see Tennessee, Vanderbilt and Louisiana State games) … Lacks the kick slide and base to neutralize the edge rush, but shows better footwork on running plays, where he can change direction to counter throughout the play.

Negatives: Showed more desire in his play as a senior, but preferred to compete in track rather than football most of his career (only spring ball he attended at Arkansas was in 2006) … Needs to play with more aggression and seems to go through the motions at times … Struggles vs. the quick edge moves, as he lacks the knee bend and pad level to fire out of his stance and gets too tall and narrow in his stance, making him susceptible to being pushed back into the pocket by the bull rush … Too lethargic picking up stunts, as he bends at the waist and fails to shoot his hands with consistency … Crosses his feet too much when trying to pull and spends too much time on the ground when trying to cut block … His feet tend to die from under him when he has to get out on the edge, and he needs to be more patient waiting for the play to come to him (gets a poor anchor and will lunge rather than absorb) … Needs to add more bulk to play tackle and gets beaten too often on the edge to be considered a valid pro offensive tackle (better fit at guard, where his lack of knee bend won't be exposed) … Not a hard worker in the off-season and needs hard coaching to produce … Lacks aggression in his play and will give up on plays when beaten rather than try to stick with the action.

Compares To: MARCUS JOHNSON-Minnesota … Ugoh is an impressive-looking athlete, but needs to add more bulk to his frame. Like Johnson, he can maintain the rush lane and has decent lateral agility for the ground attack, but lacks the knee bend and kick slide to neutralize the edge rush. He is not an overpowering blocker, but does have a strong hand punch and can create movement off the snap. He just looks too stationary trying to mirror the pass rushers and looks too slow and clumsy when moving forward, doing a better job in his lateral moves or when retreating. If a team bulks him up and puts him inside at guard, he will be more productive, much like former Razorback Shawn Andrews (Eagles), who lacked the footwork to play tackle, but has had good success as a trap blocker at guard. There has to be a "buyer beware" tag with Ugoh, though, as he did not show much desire to play the game until his senior year, preferring track-and-field.

Part of an offensive line that did not allow any quarterback sacks in five of the team's final six regular season games in 2006 … In 45 contests, Ugoh registered 199 knockdown blocks, including 136 over his final two seasons.

Playing the best football of his career, Ugoh earned second-team All-American honors from Rivals.com, adding third-team accolades from Associated Press and honorable mention from Sports Illustrated … All-Southeastern Conference first-team pick … Started all fourteen games at left offensive tackle, finishing second on the team with 72 knockdown blocks … Graded 86.6% for blocking consistency and led an offensive line that ranked second in the nation, allowing a school season-record nine quarterback sacks for minus 70 yards … The front wall also helped the team rank fourth nationally with an average of 228.5 yards per game on the ground and finish 29th in the NCAA Division 1-A ranks with an average of 378.0 yards per game in total offense.

Southern California … Received a grade of 84% with two knockdowns, but was penalized for a false start in the first quarter and missed a block on Lawrence Jackson, as the defensive end pressured QB Robert Johnson into throwing an incomplete pass midway through the third quarter … Head to Head Competition-DE#96-Lawrence Jackson-Two tackles (one solo), one pressure.

Utah State … Led the team with seven knockdown blocks in Arkansas' 20-0 win … Opened a hole used by tailback Darren McFadden for a second quarter 9-yard touchdown run and teamed with guard Stephen Parker to widen a rush lane that McFadden used for a 72-yard scoring scamper in the third quarter as the offense generated 457 yards … Head to Head Competition-DE#97-Bevan Howard-One solo tackle.

Vanderbilt … Continued his solid play in the Razorbacks' conference opener at Vanderbilt, playing all 58 offensive snaps. Garnered a team-high eight knockdowns and graded 88% while also making a crunching hit on linebacker Kevin Joyce to give QB Mitch Mustain time to find Felix Jones with a 21-yard scoring pass that ended an 8-play, 81-yard drive in the second quarter … Head to Head Competition-DE#46-Chris Booker-Two tackles (one solo).

Alabama … Took down defensive tackle Jeremy Clark to spring Darren McFadden for a 3-yard scoring run that capped a 93-yard, 13-play drive in the third quarter, as Ugoh tallied a team-high six knockdowns in logging all 57 offensive snaps in the Razorbacks' 24-23 win, but also slipped off a block and defensive end Wallace Gilberry capitalized to take down McFadden for a 2-yard loss on a second-&-goal run midway through the first quarter …

Head to Head Competition-DE#92-Wallace Gilberry-Five tackles (3 solos), 1.5 stops for minus 2 yards.

Auburn … Played 56 snaps and earned a knockdown, but also let defensive end Marquies Gunn get into the backfield to take down tailback Darren McFadden on a second-&-goal run around left end for a 3-yard loss midway through the first quarter … Head to Head Competition-DE#48-Marquies Gunn-Three solo tackles, one stop for a 3-yard loss.

Southeast Missouri State … Racked up five knockdown blocks on only 28 snaps … He leveled linebacker Adam Casper as Darren McFadden turned the left corner for a 52-yard first quarter touchdown run and on the next drive, Ugoh opened a hole for McFadden's 2-yard scoring burst, as the offense exploded for 530 yards … Head to Head Competition-DE#80-Kyle Hunt-Two assisted tackles.

Mississippi … Racked up four knockdown blocks on 47 snaps in the Hogs' 38-3 win, as Ugoh received a perfect 100% in pass blocking and an 87% overall grade … He crashed into nose guard Brandon Jenkins to lead the way on a 1-yard scoring run by Peyton Hillis to end an 11-play, 57-yard second quarter drive … Head to Head Competition-DE#86-Greg Hardy-Five tackles (3 solos).

Louisiana-Monroe … Did not allow any tackles, but did not pick up defensive end Christaan Cambridge as the ULM defender chased down QB Mitch Mustain before the passer would throw an incomplete pass on third-&-10 late in the third quarter … Ugoh would make up for that miscue by holding off Cambridge on Mustain's 12-yard touchdown pass to Marcus Monk 7:19 into the second half … Ugoh totaled eight knockdowns and graded 87% for the game … Head to Head Competition-DE#97-Christaan Cambridge-No tackles, one pressure.

South Carolina … Ugoh paved the way to 267 yards rushing while not allowing a sack as Casey Dick passed for a career-high 228 yards and a touchdown … The left tackle racked up five knockdown blocks, including one where he simply ran over defensive tackle Nathan Pepper on Darren McFadden's 14-yard second quarter touchdown run … Head to Head Competition-DE#51-Casper Brinkley-Two tackles (one solo).

Tennessee … Graded 95% and registered seven knockdowns for an offense that gained 425 yards in a 31-14 win … He allowed a pressure of QB casey Dick at the 6:48 mark of the third quarter, but also protected Darren McFadden by taking down defensive end Xavier Mitchell, as the Arkansas tailback threw a second quarter 12-yard scoring strike to Marcus Monk … Vs. the Volunteers, the Razorbacks gained 425 yards of total offense and Ugoh was named SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week for his efforts … Head to Head Competition-DE#93-Xavier Mitchell-One solo tackle, one pressure.

Mississippi State … Was in on six knockdowns in the Razorbacks' 28-14 win and was part of an offensive front that didn't allow a sack for the fourth consecutive game … Head to Head Competition-DE#54-Titus Brown-No tackles.

Louisiana State … Saw defensive end Tyson Jackson race by him to sack QB Casey Dick for a 6-yard loss on a third-&-8 play late in the first quarter, forcing the Razorbacks to punt … Played all 61 snaps and led the way on Darren McFadden's first quarter 1-yard touchdown run that concluded an 80-yard, 6-play drive … Head to Head Competition-DE#93-Tyson Jackson-One solo tackle, a 6-yard sack.

Florida (SEC Championship Game) … Graded 80% and made six knockdowns, but was penalized once for a false start with 4:02 left in the second quarter and allowed two pressures … Head to Head Competition-DE#95-Ray McDonald-One solo tackle, two pressures.

Wisconsin (Outback Bowl) … Left the field with 0:58 left in the first half when he suffered neck and shoulder stingers after getting hit from behind on a 35-yard run by tailback Felix Jones … Head to Head Competition-DE#95-Joe Monty-One solo tackle.

Ugoh misses portions of spring practice while competing in the discus for the UA track and field team … He started all eleven games at left offensive tackle, registering a team-high 64 knockdown blocks while grading 87% for blocking consistency … Was a key contributor to the Razorbacks' SEC-leading 216.9 yards per game on the ground. The rushing average also ranked Arkansas 12th in the nation in that category … Cleared the way for 10 100-yard rushing performances and a 1,000-yard rusher (Darren McFadden) … Led the team in knockdown blocks in five games (Missouri State, USC, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana State.

2005 GAME HIGHLIGHTS

Missouri State … Recorded a team-high 11 knockdown blocks and graded out at 87% on 67 snaps in the season opener … Helped three UA running backs gain 100-yards or more in the victory and also led the way on a 32-yard scoring scamper by Peyton Hillis in the first quarter.

Vanderbilt … Registered a season-high 14 knockdowns on 74 snaps and graded out at 90% for blocking, taking down linebacker Jon Goff on a third quarter 7-yard touchdown pass from Robert Johnson to Marcus Monk that capped a 70-yard, 8-play drive.

Alabama … Received an 82% grade with three knockdowns and also made a tackle on an interception.

Louisiana-Monroe … Totaled six knockdowns with an 88% grade, clearing a rush lane used by tailback De'Arrius Howard for a 4-yard second quarter touchdown that concluded an 87-yard, 16-play series.

Georgia … Credited with nine knockdowns on 72 plays and graded 88%, as Ugoh powered his way into the end zone with Darren McFadden following for a 1-yard scoring run that ended a 6-play, 65-yard drive in the fourth quarter.

Louisiana State … Closed out the season with six knockdowns, upending defensive tackle Kyle Williams on a 29-yard touchdown pass from Casey Dick to Cedric Washington that ended a 7-play, 68-yard third quarter series.

Started ten games at left offensive tackle, missing the Georgia clash after recovering from kidney stones … Averaged an 87.7% grade on running plays and a 92.3% mark on passing plays on the campaign … Graded out at 91% or better in six of ten contests … Collected 42 knockdown blocks for the season and delivered four or more knockdowns in seven of the team's final eight contests … Helped the Hogs boast the second-best rushing offense in the SEC and the 22nd-best rushing attack in the nation with an average of 187.4 yards per game.

2004 GAME HIGHLIGHTS

In 44 snaps vs. New Mexico State, he earned three knockdown blocks and an overall grade of 91% (92 run, 90 pass). The Hogs racked up 548 yards vs. the Aggies … Garnered a team-best grade of 97% with one knockdown block vs. Texas … Graded out at 97% in both the running and passing games and recorded eight knockdown blocks and helped the Hogs rack up 571 yards of total offense vs. Louisiana-Monroe … Earned a 91% overall grade on 62 snaps vs. Alabama. He also racked up four knockdown blocks vs. the Crimson Tide … Earned a team-high grade of 88% and recorded a team-best four knockdown blocks in the Hogs' loss to Florida … Appeared in 56 snaps and graded 87% in the passing game in the Razorbacks' 38-20 loss to Auburn, as he led the team with six knockdown blocks … Did not play vs. Georgia after suffering a bout with kidney stones earlier in the week … Returned to the starting lineup at left tackle vs. South Carolina and saw action in 72 snaps, garnering a grade of 90.5% and tallied a team-high four knockdown blocks vs. the Gamecocks … Added five knockdown blocks and recorded a grade of 87.5% vs. Mississippi, as he helped the Hogs rack up 452 yards of total offense, including 297 rushing yards, in the conference win.

Appeared in eight games with most of his action coming late in the season, including playing in Arkansas' final seven games … Logged 21 snaps vs. North Texas and graded out at 87.5% … In the New Mexico State clash, he played 14 snaps and earned two knockdown blocks … Appeared in a season-high 25 snaps and graded a perfect 100% in a 52-6 win over Mississippi State, as he totaled five knockdown blocks … Took the field for some snaps late vs. LSU and in the Independence Bowl vs. Missouri.

Played vs. Boise State and South Florida before injuring his knee … Was awarded a medical hardship for his abbreviated season.

2002-Granted a medical hardship (9/14) after playing in just two games due to a knee sprain.

2004-Sat out the Georgia contest (10/23) while recovering from kidney stones.

2007- Left the field with 0:58 left in the first half of the Outback Bowl clash vs. Wisconsin, when he suffered neck and shoulder stingers after getting hit from behind on a 35-yard run by tailback Felix Jones.

Campus: 5.40 in the 40-yard dash … 470-pound bench press … 510-pound squat … 285-pound power clean … 29-inch vertical jump … 9'8" broad jump.

Lettered four times with the Arkansas track team, juggling those chores in the spring, as he also played in several scrimmages with the football team.

2006 Season … Made five appearances in the indoor season competing in the weight throw. He marked a season-best throw of 59-0.75 at the New Balance Invite on Feb. 4, where he finished fifth, and finished a season-high second at the Razorback Invitational on Jan. 21 with a toss of 57-11.25. During the outdoor season, he competed in the discus on five occasions. He marked a season-best toss of 164-7 in his first meet of the season at the Texas Relays. He finished 12th in Austin. At the TCU Invitational, he earned his highest finish of the season, seventh, with a throw of 162-6. He ended the season with a 20th-place finish and a throw of 140-8.5 at the SEC Championships.

2005 Season … Competed in the throwing events for Arkansas, and his best performance came at the SEC Indoor Championships when he registered a personal-best and school-record mark of 60-4.50 for seventh place in the shot put. His two points helped Arkansas claim its 12th indoor league title. During the outdoor campaign he regionally qualified in the discus with a career-best throw of 172-01 at the Penn Relays and moved up to fourth on UA's all-time top 10 list.

2004 Season … Competed in only one meet in the spring. On April 10, he threw 140-05 in the discus to finish in seventh place at the John McDonnell Invitational.

2003 Season … Joined John McDonnell's squad in time for the outdoor season as he competed in the discus throw at six meets. His best mark came at the SEC Championships where he threw for 155-00 and an 11th-place showing.

Attended Westfield (Houston, Tex.) High School, playing football for head coach Corby Meekins … Rated the fifth-best offensive tackle in the country by Rivals100.com and the No. 64 prospect overall … USA Today listed him as one of the top 125 players in the country … Tom Lemming's Prep Football Report rated him the No. 32 player in Texas while the Houston Chronicle listed him in the Top 100 … Rated as Texas' No. 13 player by David Garvin's Heartland Recruiting and Max Emfinger rated him the 10th-berst offensive tackle in the nation … Insiders.com placed him as the No. 83 overall prospect and the 10th-best offensive lineman in the prep ranks.

Enrolled in the Sam M. Walton College of Business, majoring in Administrative Management … Named to the 2003 SEC Academic Honor Roll … Member of the 2002-03 Lon Farrell Academic Honor Roll … Son of Olu and Tony Ugoh … Born 11/17/83 … Resides in Houston, Texas.