Veteran offensive lineman could be a valuable contributor for an offensive line that is very young behind an experienced starting five ... local product has gained valuable experience with a full year in program after transferring from Greensboro College prior to junior campaign ... will likely be a member of ASU’s PAT/field-goal units.

2009: Appeared in three games (wins over North Carolina Central, Georgia Southern and Furman) ... received positive grades for 13 of his 19 plays on the season (68.4 percent) ... graded out at 70 percent over a season-high 10 plays versus GSU.

Previous College: Played for two seasons at NCAA Division II Greensboro College in Greensboro, N.C. ... coached by Neil Mitchell.

High School: Local product earned all-Caldwell County recognition following both of his varsity seasons at nearby South Caldwell H.S. ... also earned team’s 2004 Coach’s Award ... coached by Butch Carter ... was also a two-time all-county honoree, all-conference performer and team MVP in basketball ... attended same high school as ASU teammate Brad Hardee.

Personal: Full name is Louis Kapuuwaiikaika Swaba ... born Aug. 24, 1987 (turns 23 during season) ... son of Karen Martin ... younger brother, William, played basketball at Caldwell Community College ... majoring in history with a minor in sociology ... aspires to be a teacher.