Tavon Rooks

Height:
6-5
Weight:
270
Class:
Junior
High School:
Woodlawn
Prev School:
Navarro JC

CAREER: A talented offensive lineman who was a fixture along the offensive line during his two-year career after transferring from the community-college ranks... A 23-game starter at right tackle.

2013: Started all 13 games at right tackle in 2013, helping the Wildcats earn their first bowl victory in 11 year.

2012: Played in all 13 games with 10 starts.

COMMUNITY COLLEGE: Rated as the No. 23 junior college player in the country by Rivals.com while playing at Navarro... Considered by many the top pass-blocker among available junior college offensive linemen... Led Navarro to a 21-3 record in two seasons, including a national title in 2010 and a No. 5 national ranking in 2011... Navarro had the No. 5 ranked passing offense with Rooks on the line in 2011.

HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Woodlawn High School in Randallstown, Md.

PERSONAL: Tavon Rooks was born May 10, 1990... Son of Stephanie Kees... Majored in social sciences.