| R.D. Montgomery |
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2004
Started four games at tight end... hauled in three catches for 58 yards... made a 33-yard reception at East Carolina... made his first career start against Boston College and caught an 18-yard pass... played an important role in Wake Forest's rushing attack which ranked 2nd in the ACC.
2003
Contributed mainly on special teams to earn his third varsity letter... took a few snaps at tight end in the Duke, FSU and Clemson games.
2002
Listed as a reserve tight end but saw most of his action on special teams, mainly as a kick-blocker.
2001
Saw action in eight games as a redshirt freshman -- three as a backup linebacker and five playing special teams only... accounted for two tackles on the season, both solo... joined the basketball team Dec. 6 as a walk-on and greatly aided the development of the Deacon post players' toughness on a daily basis at practice... saw limited action in five games during the season, grabbing two rebounds, blocking a shot and making a dunk and a free throw.
2000
Redshirted the season as a true freshman.
Background
A SuperPrep All-American... selected to play in the 1999 Shrine Bowl... considered one of the top prep prospects in North Carolina... recorded 22 sacks over the last two years of his high school career... garnered 15 tackles for loss and 14 sacks as a senior... caught 10 passes on offense for 230 yards last season... coached at Laney HS by Gordon Walters... a standout basketball player from Michael Jordan's prep alma mater... earned all-state honors in basketball as a junior and All-Eastern Region as a senior... a good student... made the honor roll every semester since sophomore year... member of student council.
Personal
Majoring in History with a minor in Education... born March 3, 1982 in Weisbaden, West Germany... son of Ronald and Shelly Montgomery... has three siblings -- Justine (23), Tismella (19) and Shawn (11)... hails from the same high school as teammate Cori Stukes.
