No. 41 – Paul Verrette

THIS YEAR: As a true freshman, Paul Verrette will be pressing for a starting position as the season unfolds ... Has the ability to put pressure on the quarterback with outstanding speed and a motor that never quits ... Has the potential to develop into a great college lineman.
HIGHSCHOOL: Played 4 years of varsity football at powerhouse Centennial High in Corona, Calif., playing for head coach Matt Logan ... Was a leader of the Huskies for 2 years ... During his career, tallied 98 tackles, 1 forced fumble, 2 sacks and 1 interception during his 2008 senior season when he helped lead Centennial to a 15-0 record and the state Division I championship ... Played in a Husky program that went 28-2 over his final 2 seasons... Competed in track & field (shot put) for head coach Matt Lance.
PERSONAL: Born March 14, 1991, in Hawthorne, Calif. ... Parents are Dennis (maintenance) and Sonia (solar industry) Verrette ... Has 2 older brothers and 1 younger sister ... Majoring in sociology and sports medicine ... Enjoys music and camping.