Came off the bench to serve as OSU's holder down the stretch in 2009 and performed his duties flawlessly throughout the remainder of his career ... A member of the Big 12 academic honor roll and an Academic All-Big 12 selection ... Has been a part of two walk-off game-winning field goals (2010 vs. Texas A&M and the 2012 Tostitos Fiesta Bowl).
2012 (Senior): Put the wraps on another steady season as OSU's holder on field-goals and extra points with OSU's bowl win over Purdue.
2011 (Junior): Firmly entrenched as OSU's holder and held the position throughout the season.
2010 (Sophomore): Had another perfect year as OSU's holder on extra points and field goals and figures to be in that role for the rest of his career.
2009 (Freshman): Became OSU's holder when Taylor Sokolosky was lost to injury.
2008: Redshirt.
High School: An all-district selection in high school, where he was a kicker and defensive back ... Also a four-time all-district selection as a soccer player ... Participated in youth group service projects through his church and the Impact Houston City Ministry.
Personal: Born Sept. 26, 1989, in Houston ... Son of Wade and Karen Harlan ... Had two cousins, Justin and Barry Laird, who played football at Houston ... Marketing major.
