High School: Three-year letterman at St. Thomas High where he played offensive guard and tackle, tight end and defensive tackle for coach Kurt Page...named first-team all-state and All-District 3-6A his final two prep seasons and helped the Eagles advance to the state semifinals as a junior...earned Hatnett Award as a senior, which is awarded annually by St. Thomas to honor the student-athlete who best defines courage, dedication and leadership...also lettered twice in wrestling and once in track and field...off the field, was a member of Eagle Ambassadors and Senior Leaders, served as the treasurer of the Spanish Club and twice served as a counselor for a muscular dystrophy camp.

Personal: Born Joseph William Ray on May 1, 1989, in Tomball, Texas...son of Jim and Therese Ray...has one brother and two sisters...proposed major is business.