Jimmy Ladd Class: Freshman Hometown: Greenwood, Ind. High School: Center Grove Height / Weight: 6-3 / 220 Position: Linebacker

High School: Ranked as No. 10 player in Indiana by Rivals.com ... listed No. 100 among Midwest players by SuperPrep ... first team all-state and area Player of the Year as senior ... totaled 58 tackles, including seven for loss and two sacks, with one interception ... as running back rushed for 1,243 yards on 182 carries (6.8 average) and 19 touchdowns ... team had 11-3 record and advanced to semi-state ... selected for Indiana All-Star Game ... totaled 3,226 yards rushing and 49 touchdowns for his career ... has been timed at 4.55 in the 40-yard dash ... coach was Eric Moore ... also participated in basketball and track and field.

Personal: Given name is James Darrell Ladd ... born Oct. 9, 1985 ... plans on majoring in law and society ... enjoys hunting and fishing ... uncle, Rick Commons, attended Purdue.

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