Academic Notes: Plans to study construction management…2009 Golden Eagle Scholar Athlete recipient…2009: Did not see any game action…2008: Redshirted…High School: A 2008 graduate of Clayton Valley High School…Played for Herc Pordi…Chosen for the Contra Costa Times “Cream of the Crop” in 2007…San Francisco Chronicle All-Metro selection…Chosen B.V.A.L all-league…Named team’s top offensive lineman two times…Also lettered in track and field…Personal:  Born Daniel Frederic Roper Oct. 5, 1989 in Berkeley, Calif…Son of Donna Kennison and Fred Roper…Has one brother, Justin and one sister, Kendall…Also considered Eastern Washington, Duquesne, Sacramento State and Utah State.