Veteran adds depth and experience to Appalachian State’s stable of running backs ... has been a key contributor on special teams since transferring to Appalachian State from Utah two seasons ago ... is one of several running backs that will challenge for playing time behind All-America candidate Marcus Cox and will likely continue to be a regular on the Mountaineers’ special-teams units.

2014: Appeared in all 12 games, primarily on special teams ... saw action at running back in three games, carrying a total of 20 times for 78 yards ... rushed eight times for 24 yards against Campbell, three times for 21 yards at Troy and nine times for a career-high 33 yards against Georgia State ... also fielded four kickoffs for a total of seven yards as an upback on the return unit ... recorded first-career tackle at Troy.

2013: Appeared in 11 games in first season with the Mountaineers, primarily as a contributor on special teams ... did not record any statistics.

Previous College: Did not see game action in two seasons at Utah … redshirted as a true freshman in 2011.

High School: Earned all-conference recognition as a senior at Western Guilford H.S. … averaged 5.1 yards per carry and 14 yards per reception during final prep season … coached by Chris Causey … was also a USA Track and Field Junior Olympic National Elite honoree in both the javelin and as a sprinter … qualified for junior nationals as a member of 4x100-meter relay team … academic all-conference honoree.

Personal: Full name is Rondol Eric Davidson … born July 9, 1993 (22 years old) … son of Billie and Ron Davidson … majoring in psychology.