39  Gary Stecklein Class: Sophomore Hometown: Thornton, Colo. High School: Skyview Height / Weight: 5-11 / 201 Position: S Birthdate: 02/19/1989 Experience: HS

2007
Participated in preseason practice, but was released prior to the regular season.

High School
A four-year letterman at Skyview High School in Thornton, Colo., captured the school's single-season rushing record with 1,436 yards as a senior...Earned first-team all-state honors and North Metro League MVP, plus all-conference recognition as both a RB and LB...Also voted by team as overall MVP, offensive MVP and defensive MVP...Also all-conference as a sophomore...Missed most of his junior campaign with a broken collarbone...Received several outstanding academic achievement awards and twice garnered academic all-state honors...A three-year team captain...Additionally lettered two seasons in both baseball and track, and one year in wrestling.

Personal
Given name Gary Lee Stecklein...Born Feb. 19, 1989, in Denver...Son of Donald Stecklein and Denice Martinez...Has one younger sister and two younger twin brothers...Majoring in health and exercise science...Hometown: Thornton, Colo.