Kevin Saia Class: RS Senior Hometown: Geismar, La. High School: Dutchtown HS Height / Weight: 6-2 / 305 Position: OL Birthdate: 04/07/1990 Experience: 3L

2011: Starting left guard in all 13 games ... Helped pave the way for Tech's tailbacks to run for over 1,800 yards.

2010: Started in all 12 games at left guard ... Helped pave the way for Lennon Creer to rush for 1,181 yards and to be named to the Doak Walker Award Watch List.

2009: Offensive lineman who saw action in six games, gaining a starting spot at left guard in the final three games.

2008: Redshirt season ... Member of scout squad.

High School: Lettered three years for his father Benny at Dutchtown High School and was named All-District 6-5A, All-Parish, All-Metro and All-State as an offensive lineman ... Helped lead Dutchtown to the Class 5A quarterfinals as a senior ... Throws shot put for track and field and won district as a junior.

Personal: Son of Benny and Sharon Saia ... Father attended Louisiana Tech ... Has one sister Christy and one brother Nick ... Grandfather James Griffin played football at UL-Lafayette ... Born April 7, 1990.