Fresno State: Will be making the transition from guard to start at right tackle … a strong, physical player who should contend for All-WAC honors … will be counted on for leadership on the offensive front … has added nearly 15 pounds since last season. (1999) Started the first three games of the season before a broken finger sidelined him for the season.(1998) Walked on to the Fresno State team from West Valley JC and made five starts for the Bulldogs' offensive front as a junior.
West Valley JC: Started at offensive line for two seasons at West Valley JC (Saratoga, Calif.) ... earned all-conference honors follwing his second season.
High School: Was a two-year varsity letterwinner at Wilcox High School in Santa Clara, Calif. ... helped his team to a 12-1 record as a senior ... earned All-SCVAL honors following his senior campaign ... also excelled as a pitcher on the baseball team for which he earned All-SCVAL, All-Central Section and Pitcher of the Year accolades.
Personal: Born Dec. 10, 1977, in San Jose, Calif. ... parents are Betty and Abdul Bhatti ... has two brothers and one sister ... enjoys working out and all sports ... favorite athlete is Michael Jordan because of his work ethic and achievements ... lists his biggest athletic thrill as making his first start at the Division-I level.
