2001: Appeared in all 12 games as reserve … had four receptions for 38 yards (9.5 average) … caught 16-yard pass at Minnesota on Sept. 29 … had 13-yard reception at Ohio State on Nov. 10.
2000: Appeared in nine games as reserve … had three receptions for 12 yards with one touchdown … caught two passes, including 5-yard touchdown, vs. Kent State on Sept. 9 ... other reception came vs. Washington in Rose Bowl on Jan. 1.
1999: Only true freshman to play for Boilermakers … appeared in 10 games, including one start … had 15 catches for 167 yards (11.1 average) with one touchdown … had three receptions for 40 yards at Minnesota on Oct. 30 … started vs. Wisconsin on Nov. 6 … posted career highs of four receptions for 65 yards with one touchdown vs. Georgia in Outback Bowl on Jan. 1 (played in his hometown of Tampa).
High School: Two-year starter who was named honorable mention all-state as senior after catching 43 passes for 900 yards with 13 touchdowns … coach was Dominick Ciao.
Personal: Given name is Christopher Ryan James … born May 5, 1981 … psychology major … enjoys fishing, boating and playing guitar.