Mitchell Rider Class: Freshman Hometown: Athens, Ohio High School: Athens Weight: 230 Position: LB

2012: Did not play.

Prior to Ohio: Served as the team captain during his senior year at Athens High School... Four-year member of the varsity football team... Two-time conference Defensive Player of the Year... Two-time All-District... Earned All-State honors in 2011... Played for coach Ryan Adams... Named to the honor roll in each of his four years in high school.

Personal: Son of Mike and Regina Rider... Born Feb. 23, 1994... Has one brother Vinnie, who played football at the Naval Academy.