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Robert Deck

Class: Senior Hometown: Fort Worth, Texas High School: Nolan Catholic High School

Height / Weight: 6-4 / 290 Position: OT Experience: 4L

2011: Converted tight end who started all 12 games in which he appeared at right tackle ... helped anchor an offensive line that paved the way for TCU to rank ninth nationally in scoring (40.9 points), 19th in rushing offense (208.6 yards) and 28th in total offense (440.2 avg.) ... key part of an offensive line that allowed TCU to lead the MW and rank fourth nationally in third-down conversions (52.1 percent) ... TCU's offense scored at least 27 points in all 13 games while producing three players with over 700 yards rushing ... TCU tied for 15th nationally in allowing just 1.0 sacks per game ... the 5,723 yards of total offense ranked third in TCU history.

2010: Played in 12 games ... lettered for the third consecutive season.

2009: Added depth to the tight end position ... appeared in nine games ... did not have a reception.

2008: Saw action in three games ... played in home contests against Stephen F. Austin and Air Force and on the road at SMU.

2007: Spent time on the scout team while utilizing a redshirt during his first year at TCU.

High School: Named Nolan Catholic's Football Player of the Year and Male Athlete of the Year as a senior ... was also selected as the football team's Most Versatile Player ... helped lead Nolan Catholic to back-to-back state championships ... Team Captain ... utilized at tight end, fullback, on defense and deep snaps ... also lettered in basketball, baseball and track and field ... received Most Valuable Player honors in track and field ... competed in the shot put and discus.

Personal: Parents are Robert and Claudia Deck ... a black belt in karate ... a nursing major.