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Franklin Area High School (Franklin, PA)
Height: 6-foot-4
Weight: 220 pounds
40-yard dash: 4.65 seconds
Bench max: 220 pounds
Squat max: 300 pounds
SAT: 1470
Byham had 45 Rec/883 yards/9 touchdowns as a junior. On defense as a defensive end, he registered 91 tackles/15 TFL/9 sacks/4 FR/3 INT; Bench: 220/Squat: 300/Power Clean: 200<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD width=79></TD><TD width="100%"></TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2>"Nate was like a man among boys this past season. " -Franklin Coach Dave Smith</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
He earned first team All-Region, All-District, All-Confernce, and was named third team All-State Class AAA. Byham plays AAU basketball for the Pittsburgh Jots.
Byham: "I'm real smart with the game and I make good quick decisions. I'm also pretty quick for a tight end. I'm a very energetic player and I get really pumped up for games. I want to work on getting stronger and putting on more weight. I also want to get faster."
Scouting Report:"Byhams speed and athleticism causes match-up problems for opponents, he plays physical like a tight end, but has the speed and agility of a big wide receiver. Possesses outstanding ball skills, and uses his body well, to shield defenders away from him when making a catch. Has outstanding vertical ability to climb the ladder and get up for high passes. Very tough and physical blocker at the point of attack.
He is listing Iowa, Miami(FL), Ohio State, Oklahoma, Pittsburgh, Purdue, USC and Tennesee. All have offered according to Rivals.com.
rivals.com update 5/11/05
He has offer 18 offers at this point. He will visit OSU this summer.