Lonnie Pryor Class: Junior Hometown: Okeechobee, Fla. High School: Okeechobee Height / Weight: 6-0 / 230 Position: RB

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2011 OUTLOOK
Versatile back who has added nearly 15 pounds of muscle heading into his third season as the starting fullback. Considered the unsung hero of the offense. Really worked on his technique and blocking in the spring which included getting better leverage and using his hands more despite earning the team's Skill Blocker Award last season. Named the Offensive MVP of spring practice. Earned one of six community service awards given out at the end of spring practice.

2010
Primarily served as the Seminoles' lead blocker from the fullback slot...his versatility drew comparisons from coach Jimbo Fisher to former FSU back Edgar Bennett...shared the team lead in touchdowns with seven (four rushing, three receiving)...had a pair of two-touchdown games with two through the air in the opener against Samford and two rushing against North Carolina...Pryor's most productive rushing game by yards came against Maryland when he ran the ball three times for 45 yards...had 112 rushing yards on 23 carries on the season (4.9 avg)...added 69 receiving yards on 12 catches on the year...pushed his career touchdown total to 12, which is tied for second with tailback Ty Jones among active players and six behind current leader, tailback Jermaine Thomas.

2009
The only true freshman on offense to play in all 13 games...his four starts were the most by any true freshman...ranked third on the team with four rushing touchdowns and fifth with 156 rushing yards...scored two touchdowns in the BYU and Maryland victories, highlighted by his game-winning 3-yard plunge against the Terrapins with 1:14 remaining to secure a bowl berth...earlier in the Maryland game Pryor flashed his big-play ability when he raced 50 yards with a downfield option pitch from quarterback EJ Manuel for a touchdown...also established himself as an effective pass receiver out of the backfield, collecting 10 receptions for 132 yards on the season...his season-long 49-yard reception resulted in a touchdown pass from Christian Ponder at Clemson...he also returned four kickoffs for 21 yards on the season.

PERSONAL
Ranked as the nation's 15th best running back according to Rivals.com and was a consensus four-star prospect...the Okeechobee High School standout was awarded Offensive Player of the Year honors by the Palm Beach Post and the Scripps Treasure Coast newspapers...rushed for 2,281 yards and 20 TDs as a senior...participated in the Offense-Defense All-American Bowl...earned 4A All-State honors twice after piling up more than 4,000 rushing yards and 40 TDs over his final two seasons...chose FSU after entertaining 17 FBS offers, including Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, Boston College and Wake Forest...born February 22, 1990.

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