Towson University Athletics

Returning starter on the offensive line ... will be the Tigers' probable starter at right guard ... very smart offensive lineman who could also play tackle ... should be a strong candidate for All-Colonial Athletic Association honors ... one of the biggest offensive linemen on the team ... works hard in the weight room ... has tremendous potential ... has played in 29 career games and started 17 times ... came back strong from serious ankle injury in 2009 ... was a freshman "red shirt" in 2007.

2010 SEASON: Starter in all 11 games at right guard ... one of only two offensive players to start in all 11 games ... had a very good season ... emerged as a team leader on a very young offensive line ... keyed Tigers' steady improvement on the offensive line during the season.

2009 SEASON: Appeared in seven games and started four times ... made starts against New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Delaware and Northeastern ... started at right guard against UNH and Delaware ... helped Tigers to 36-28 win at Rhode Island as starting left guard ... made a start at Northeastern and suffered season-ending ankle injury.

2008 SEASON: Reserve offensive tackle who saw playing time in 11 of 12 games as a "red shirt" freshman ... made first two starts of career when right tackle Dan Bridges was injured ... started first career game at Coastal Carolina ... also made a start against Columbia in Tigers' 31-24 win ... did not play at Delaware.

AT HANOVER PARK H.S.: Two-time All-Morris County offensive lineman who earned first team All-Area notice as a senior ... led Hornets to a 7-4 record and state semi-finals in 2006 ... named first team all-conference for Coach Dan Gregory ... named as conference's Best Offensive Lineman ... named second team All-Group 2 ... outstanding run-blocking ability was evidenced by the fact that 33 of the Hornets' 35 touchdowns were rushing TD's ... played basketball for Hornets.

PERSONAL: Father is a Rutgers University graduate who played football for the Scarlet Knights ... career goal is to become a football coach or athletic director ... has two younger sisters and one younger brother ... lists father as the person he admires the most ... avid fan of the New York Giants ... favorite NFL player is tight end Kevin Boss of the Giants ... lists hockey player Zack Parise of the New Jersey Devils as his favorite athlete ... lists Russell Crowe as his favorite actor ... favorite movie is "Gladiator" ... had summer job as a counselor at a day camp ... hobbies include fishing and video games ... favorite meal is steak and potatoes ... father works in management ... mother is a teacher's aide ... son of John and Wendy Esposito ... born on October 16, 1988 in Summit, N.J.