Adam Gress Class: Senior Hometown: West Mifflin, Pa. High School: West Mifflin Height / Weight: 6-6 / 306 Position: T Experience: JR H.S. Coach: Tim Brennan

With the graduation of two offensive line starters, Adam Gress should be among the primary challengers for more significant playing time on the O-line this year. The former West Mifflin Area HS standout brings very good size and skills to the unit and gained his first collegiate action in six games during the second half of last season. Gress finished spring drills as the top reserve to returning senior starter Quinn Barham at left tackle and with continued improvement, should have an opportunity to see an increased role this year. Gress is among 17 former Western Pennsylvania prep standouts returning this season for Penn State.

2010 Sophomore Season
In his first campaign on the field, Gress saw action in six games during the second half of the season. He saw most of his snaps against Minnesota, Michigan, Northwestern and Indiana and also played at Ohio State and against Florida in the Outback Bowl.

2009 Freshman Season
Redshirt season.

High School
A three-year letterman and four-year starter at West Mifflin Area HS, Gress played for Coach Tim Brennan. A two-year captain, Gress was named all-state and all-conference. He also was captain of the ice hockey team at West Mifflin Area.

Personal
Full name is Adam Michael Gress. He is the son of Armand and Lisa Gress. He has one brother, Armand. An uncle attended Penn State from 1983-87. Gress is considering a career as a radio producer. Born December 28, 1990 in Pittsburgh, Pa.