Arthur Ray Jr. Class: Sophomore Hometown: Chicago, Ill. High School: Mount Carmel Height / Weight: 6-3 / 300 Position: OL Birthdate: 05/26/1989 Experience: HS

Did not enroll at Michigan State in fall 2007 after recovering from successful chemotherapy and surgery to remove a cancerous tumor on top of his leg bone near the calf . . . enrolled at MSU in spring 2008 but had to leave due to an infection in his leg . . . playing status is doubtful for the 2008 season . . . HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Ranked among the nation's top offensive guards by Scout.com (No. 37), Rivals.com (No. 55) and Scouts, Inc. (No. 55) . . . rated among the Midwest's top prospects by Tom Lemming's Prep Football Report (No. 63) . . . named to SuperPrep's and PrepStar's All- Midwest Teams . . . ranked among the state's top seniors by Rivals.com (No. 9) and Scout.com (No. 11) . . . two-year starter for Coach Frank Lenti at Mount Carmel High School in Chicago, Ill., where he helped the Caravan to a combined record of 25-3, including back-to-back trips to the state finals . . . first-team (Class 8A) all-state selection by the Chicago Tribune . . . also earned all-area honors . . . anchored an offensive line that helped the Caravan average 222.2 rushing yards and 30.5 points per game en route to a 12-2 record in 2006 . . . son of Arthur Ray Sr. and Adrian Ray . . . born May 26, 1989 . . . majoring in communication.