CAREER

• Awarded off of waivers from the Grand Rapids Rampage on November 11, 2007, after spending the previous two seasons with the Rampage.
• Traded from Georgia to Grand Rapids early in the 2006 season for OL Shane Grice.
• Originally signed by the Force on October 12, 2005.
• Natural center who has proven to be an effective player in the AFL.

2007 (RAMPAGE)

• Participated in 12 games with Grand Rapids, including starting the final 11 games of the season.
• Member of an offensive line that allowed one sack on 35 pass attempts vs. Colorado (5/26).
• Started at center for an offensive unit that produced a season-high 71 points and did not allow a sack vs. Nashville (5/4).

2006 (RAMPAGE)

• Saw action in seven games with one start for the Rampage.

OTHER PRO EXPERIENCE

• Spent time with the Denver Broncos as a member of the practice squad in 2005.
• Attended training camp with the Washington Redskins in 2004, but was released prior to the beginning of the season.
• Originally signed as an undrafted free agent by the San Francisco 49ers in 2003.

COLLEGE

• Started all 33 games in his four-year career at Auburn and was selected to the first-team All-SEC by the Associated Press and the SEC coaches.
• Rated one of the top 12 centers in the nation by The Sporting News following his senior season.
• Named to the SEC Academic Honor Roll as a junior.
• Participated in 12 games, starting 10, and was named most improved offensive lineman by the coaching staff following spring drills as a sophomore.

PERSONAL

• Prepped at Nease (St. Augustine, FL) High School, where he played guard and tackle for three seasons. Also competed in track at Nease and captured the region crown in shot put and discus.
• Named Top 10 Scholastic Athlete by the Florida Tines-Union and earned ESPN’s Scholastic Sports America student of the week.
• Born Ben Nowland on May 27, 1980 in Jacksonville, Florida.