Lance Melvin Class: Sophomore Hometown: Bridgewater, N.J. High School: Bridgewater Raritan Height / Weight: 5-9 / 193 Position: Strong Safety

2004: Did not play.

High School: First team all-area as an all-around player by Bridgewater Courier-News as senior ... recorded 32 tackles and three interceptions ... on offense rushed 62 times for 608 yards (9.8 average) and completed eight of 12 passes for 283 yards with three touchdowns ... team posted 9-2 record ... also returns kickoffs ... coach was Kirk Hamrah ... also participated in basketball and track and field ... received National Minority Leadership Award.

Personal: Given name is Lance Randall Melvin ... born Feb. 21, 1986 ... undecided on major ... enjoys weight lifting and playing video games ... father, Randy, was an assistant coach at Purdue from 1997 to 1999 under Joe Tiller and currently is an assistant with the Cleveland Browns.

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