Izzy Bauta Class: Senior Hometown: Brooklyn, N.Y. High School: Poly Prep Last College: Duke Height / Weight: 6-4 / 300 Position: OL Birthdate: 09/29/1986

VILLANOVA: Starter at tackle; All-Conference candidate; Experienced performer who will provide leadership to the Wildcat offensive line; Possesses good lineman skills.

2006: Started all 11 games at tackle.

2005: Saw significant playing time after transferring from Duke University.

Poly Prep: Earned all-state honors in 2003; Named to the "Golden 50" All-Star Team; Earned the Ed Rossi Award given to the player who possesses character, dedication and work-ethic; 2003 MSG All-Tri State Team; National Football Foundation All-Metro Team; Listed as the 11th overall best prospect and fourth top offensive lineman in New York by SuperPrep.

Personal: Marketing major; One of six children of Mel and Myra Bauta; Brother, Luman, played football at Bucknell University and brother, Lav, played football at Villanova in 2006; Brother, Imer, is a sophomore offensive lineman at Villanova; Born 9/29/86 in Brooklyn, N.Y.