Pittsburg State Gorillas

General: Fourth-year player … a talented wide receiver who has battled injuries the past two seasons … appears healthy and primed for a big senior season … selected a 2011 team captain by his peers … expected to be a key contributor for the Gorillas this fall.

In 2010: Saw action in 10 games in a reserve role … recorded six catches for 60 yards (10 ypr) … caught four passes for 42 yards against Missouri Western (Sept. 25)

In 2009: Saw action in all 11 games, including five starts … caught 11 passes for 263 yards (23.9 ypc) and three touchdowns on the season … caught three passes for a career-best 142 yards and two touchdowns, including a career-long 63-yard touchdown grab, in the season-opening win vs. No. 16 Central Oklahoma (Aug. 29) … also had 72 yards and a score against No. 18 Missouri Western (Sept. 26).

In 2008: Saw action in 10 games in a reserve role and on PSU's special teams units … on special teams, recorded two assisted tackles.

In High School: A second-team All-Sunflower League performer as a senior at Shawnee Mission North High School in 2007 … a two-time All-League selection for the Indians (2006-07) … also a standout basketball and track & field athlete.

Personal: Born July 6, 1990 … son of Darrell Sawyer and Louise Sawyer … a management major.