48   Earl Strong
	Class: Senior Hometown: Dedham, Mass. High School: Dedham H.S. Height / Weight: 6-0 / 215 Position: Defensive Back

A transfer from Dean College, who will have two years of eligibilty remaining … Looks to compete for playing time in the defensive backfield.

Before UMass: Played the last two seasons for coach Jack Charney at Dean College, in Franklin, Mass., where he played free safety … Served as team captain during his sophomore year, while also being named team defensive MVP … A two-time All-Northeast Football Conference selection … Played his prep ball for coach Kevin Trundley at Dedham High School … Rushed for 1,210 yards and 11 touchdowns during his senior season, while also recording 288 receiving yards … Totaled 1,828 rushing yards and 18 touchdowns during his high school career … Named Baystate League Player of the Year and team MVP as a senior, when he also served as team captain … Selected to play in the Shriner’s All-Star Game.

Personal: Full name is Earl Thomas Strong … Son of Earl and Barbara Strong … Born January 14, 1982, in Boston, Mass. … Enrolled in the College of Arts & Sciences.