Waynelle Gravesande Class: Junior Hometown: Irvington, N.J. High School: Irvington Height / Weight: 6-0 / 189 Position: Wide Receiver

2009: Appeared in 10 games as reserve and on special teams... ranked seventh in Big Ten with 4.6-yard punt return average (11 returns for 51 yards) ... returned two punts for 25 yards (12.5 average) vs. Northern Illinois on Sept. 19 ... had one reception for 11 yards vs. Ohio State on Oct. 17.

2008: Appeared as reserve and had two receptions for 13 yards vs. Indiana on Nov. 22.

2007: Did not play.

High School: Three-star prospect by Rivals.com ... ranked as No. 15 player in New Jersey by Rivals.com ... ranked as No. 31 prospect in New Jersey by Scout.com ... named all-area, all-county, all-conference and second team all-state after catching 52 passes for 797 yards (15.3 average) and 10 touchdowns as senior ... first team all-area, all-county and all-conference his junior season ... had 61 receptions for 819 yards (13.4 average) and 10 touchdowns as junior ... also played defensive back ... coach was Darnell Grant ... prep teammate of fellow Boilermaker Dwayne Beckford ... involved in National Football Foundation "Play It Smart" mentoring program.

Personal: Given name is Waynelle Akeem Gravesande ... born March 8, 1989 ... sociology major ... enjoys spending time with friends and playing video games.

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