Continues to improve and should provide quality depth this year at tackle.

2011 - Redshirt Freshman Season
Played in five games and saw action on more than 20 snaps • Played against James Madison, Rutgers, Wake Forest and Virginia Tech • Redshirted in 2010. 

Bishop O'Connell High School
Two-way starter on the offensive and defensive lines as a senior • Named a Top 60 player by DCSportsFan.com • Started three years at offensive line and two on the defensive line • Played several different positions along the defensive line • Started at right tackle and was named second-team all-conference as a junior and senior • Ranked among the top 50 players in Virginia by The Roanoke Times • Earned All-Arlington County honors as a junior and senior • Coached by Steve Trimble • Competed in the shot put for the track and field team.

Personal
Son of Susan Appel and Reginald Bouknight • Born Jan. 21, 1992 • English major.