2011 Football Roster
Roster
John Wetzel
- Height:
- 6-8
- Weight:
- 302
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Pittsburgh, PA
- High School:
- Brashear
2010 (SOPHOMORE): Made eight appearances on the year...spent much of his first two seasons as the backup to Anthony Castonzo, who was a first-round NFL draft selection; he was, therefore, able to learn from one of the best in the country and is now poised and ready to take the reins...a big, strong, physical player who possesses the necessary size and ability to step right into that role.
2009 (FRESHMAN): Appeared in six games as a second-stringer...BC ranked 39th in the country in sacks allowed (1.54)...blocked for RB Montel Harris who had the fourth-most carries in the country (308) and the 10th-most rushing yards (1,457)...the line helped Harris record eight 100-yard games.
HIGH SCHOOL: Was a two-time All-City selection at Brashear; lined up at offensive tackle and defensive end for the Bulls ... led his team to consecutive City League titles (2007 and 2008) ... paved the way for his team's 306 points in eight City League contests in 2008; the Bulls defense allowed just 83 points ... recorded 70 tackles (52 solos), including seven sacks, in his senior season ... played for head coaches Ron Wabby and Rick Murphy ... also played on the school's basketball, volleyball, and track and field teams.
PERSONAL: John William Wetzel, born July 18, 1991 ... John is the son of Janet and John Wetzel; has a twin brother, Dave, and two sisters.
