Walk-on who adds depth at the tight end position … among the mix of players who are competing for playing time this year … strong athlete with good hands and ball skills … Athletic Director’s Academic Honor Roll … previous bowl trips: 2008 Fiesta, 2008 Car Care.

2008 (r-Jr.): did not see varsity action … member of the offensive scout team … Scout Team Champion: Auburn.

2007 (r-So): did not see any varsity action … member of the scout team.

2006 (r-Fr.): did not see any varsity action … member of the scout team.

Junior College: Attended New River Community and Technical College in Lewisburg, W.Va., for one year before coming to WVU.

Prep: Played for Coach Andy Grogg at Greenbrier East High … three-year letterwinner, two-year starter … finished with a touchdown and had four sacks … named team’s most dedicated … nominated for the North-South All-Star Game … also lettered in basketball and track … participated in the state championships in the discus.

Personal: Birthday is May 29 ... son of Mike and Cindy Loving ... one of two children ... mother played basketball at Virginia Tech … majoring in exercise physiology.