2005: Moved from tight end to offensive tackle during spring season ... awarded scholarship at conclusion of training camp ... Academic All-Big Ten ... did not play.
2004: Appeared in two games as reserve ... played vs. Syracuse on Sept. 5 and vs. Ball State on Sept. 11 ... did not catch any passes.
2003: Did not play.
2002: Did not play after joining team as a walkon.
High School: Named all-state, all-conference and all-city as senior after catching 12 passes for 300 yards (25.0 average) ... had 10 receptions for 200 yards (20.0 average) his junior season ... coach was Mike Wilson ... also played basketball.
Personal: Given name is Nicholas Charles Raben ... born Aug. 28, 1984 ... aviation administration technology major ... enjoys watching television and listening to music ... uncle, Randy, and two cousins are Purdue graduates.