A speedy receiver who possesses good hands ... Will look to move up the depth chart at the split end spot ... Sets a good example with a strong work ethic ... Needs to continue to work hard on the practice field and off ... Will get better with more reps ...

2003: Worked at receiver on the scout team ... Played in both jayvee games ... Had one catch for 5 yards in Tech's jayvee game against Hargrave ... Caught a 15-yard pass during the 2004 Maroon-White game ...

2002: Took a redshirt season ...

2001: Joined the team as a walk-on ... Practiced at split end ... Played on the scout team ...

High School: Did not play football in high school ... Lettered four years as a wrestler at Hayfield ... Represented the state of Virginia in the nationals for Greco-Roman wrestling ...

Personal: John Robert Thibodeau ... Born 9/7/82 in Montgomery, AL ... Son of David and Betty Thibodeau ... Brother, Anthony, played football at Tech ... Enrolled in mechanical engineering.