26 Aaron Lane

Class: RS Senior Hometown: Fort Wayne, Ind. Last College: University of Saint Francis Height / Weight: 5-9 / 174 Position: Cornerback

2006: Received team's Newcomer Award - Defense for spring season ... moved from running back to cornerback ... awarded scholarship at conclusion of training camp ... Academic All-Big Ten ... appeared in seven games, including three starts ... had 14 tackles (11 solo, 3 assists), including 1.0 for loss, and two pass breakups ... made first career start and recorded tackle in end zone for a safety vs. Indiana State on Sept. 2 ... had season-high four tackles (3 solo, 1 assist) in that game ... suffered broken collar bone vs. Miami (Ohio) on Sept. 9 that sidelined him for six games ... equaled season high of four tackles (2 solo, 2 assists) at Hawai'i on Nov. 25.

2005: Did not play after joining team as a walkon ... transferred from University of Saint Francis.

Saint Francis: As freshman in 2003 rushed for 51 yards on 15 carries (3.4 average) and two touchdowns ... as sophomore in 2004 rushed for 292 yards on 30 carries (9.7 average) and two touchdowns ... had 10 catches for 184 yards (18.4 average) and two touchdowns in 2004.

High School: Named all-conference and team Most Valuable Player as senior ... played on state runner-up team ... listed on Indiana's top 50 preseason players his senior season ... had a state-record 99-yard kickoff return ... coach was Russ Isaacs ... also participated in basketball and track and field ... member of 4x100 relay team that placed fourth at state meet as junior.

Personal: Given name is Aaron J. Lane ... born June 3, 1985 ... law and society major ... cousin of former Purdue safety Bernard Pollard (2003-05), who now plays for the Kansas City Chiefs ... enjoys skating, watching movies and dancing.