Veteran guard, who made his SDSU debut a year ago ... One of only three current Aztecs with a career start on the offensive line entering 2012 ... Ended spring practice second on the depth chart at right guard behind Nik Embernate.
2011: Competed in two games, starting one ... First outing in the Red & Black was in the fourth quarter of the season opener vs. Cal Poly ... Started in place of Nik Embernate at guard in the victory over Colorado State.
2010: Redshirted his first season at San Diego State.
At Allan Hancock: Played tackle at Allan Hancock College in Santa Maria,Calif. ... First-team all-conference and all-state in 2009 ... Hancock had thestate[apos]s No. 1 rushing offense in 2008 ... Earned second-team all-conferencehonors and team co-offensive lineman-of-the-year accolades as a freshman.
High School: Attended Santa Ynez High School in Santa Ynez, Calif. ... Was anall-league, all-county and all-area pick at right tackle.
Personal: Born Dec. 8, 1989, in Goleta, Calif. ... Son of Randy and Denise Gauld ... Also received a scholarship offer from Nevada ... Is majoring inhistory.