2011: Started first eight games before suffering a back injury that cost him the final five ... In the eight games, Purdue rushed for 1,454 yards (181.8 avg.), Including 393 yards and seven touchdowns against Southeast Missouri on Sept. 17.
2010: Started all 12 games and played nearly every snap ... honorable mention All-Big Ten (media) ... helped anchored an offensive line that blocked for a school-record tying five consecutive games with 200 or more yards rushing.
2009: Appeared in all 12 games as reserve and on special teams.
2008: Did not play.
High School: Three-star prospect ranked as No. 61 offensive tackle nationally and No. 31 player in Alabama by Rivals.com ... ranked as No. 50 offensive tackle nationally by Scout.com ... first team all-state and all-region selection as senior ... twice named all-district ... graded out at 92 percent for season on assignments ... played in Alabama vs. Mississippi All-Star Classic ... Scholastic Award recipient ... team captain ... coach was Keith Powell.
Personal: Given name is Robert Peters Drey ... born Jan. 27, 1990 ... industrial engineering major ... enjoys playing sports and water activities.