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AT UWG: Young prospect returning to Wolves’ program for 2010 season … was a redshirt a year ago while gaining experience on scout team … is a hard-nosed, aggressive player who showed improvement during spring practice … comes to fall camp hoping to earn first collegiate playing time this fall … HIGH SCHOOL: Had a stellar prep career for Coach Chad Young at neighboring Ranburne (Ala.) High … earned honorable mention all-state honors, and was a two-time team captain and two-time all-area defensive lineman for Bulldogs … had a big senior season with 85 tackles, including 25 for loss … also scored two TDs … versatile athlete who also starred in baseball and basketball … was two-time team captain in baseball, and was team captain and winner of team’s Mr. Hustle Award in basketball … PERSONAL: Born August 10, 1990 … son of Keith and Angie Runels … lists many hobbies, including hunting, fishing, and spending time with family and friend … other favorites include, foods: anything; music: gospel and country; non-football sport: baseball; movie: Dumb & Dumber; TV: Everybody Loves Raymond; toy: cell phone; NFL team: Atlanta Falcons; least favorite team: Cleveland Browns … favorite game at UWG was 2009 victory over West Alabama; is this season most looking forward to facing North Alabama … nominates teammate Andrew Mathieson and Coach Ryan Locke as potential stars in standup comedy … doesn’t care for snakes or rates … majoring in Special Education with ambition to become a coach and teacher.