Northern Illinois University Athletics

2006: Started all 13 games at left guard. Graded out at 84 percent while totaling 33 knockdown blocks and six flatbacks. Had at least one knockdown in every game. Made first collegiate start at left guard at Ohio State (9-2). Recorded five knockdown blocks at Ball State (9-30). Totaled season-high two flatback blocks at Miami (10-8). Earned season-best 93 percent grade at Iowa (10-28). Credited with five knockdown blocks at Eastern Michigan (11-24). Started vs. TCU in Poinsettia Bowl (12-19). 2005: Saw action in five contests. Had one knockdown block. Saw time as reserve at Northwestern (9-1). Played season-high 19 plays vs. Tennessee Tech (9-17). In on nine plays against Kent State (10-17). Appeared in games vs. Toledo (11-16) and Western Michigan (11-23). 2004: Appeared in four games. Had two knockdown blocks. Made collegiate debut and went 24 plays at Akron (10-2). Saw action vs. Central Michigan (10-16), Western Michigan (10-23) and at Eastern Michigan (11-20). 2003: Redshirted. High School: Considered top offensive line prospect in Chicago and was two-time All-Public League pick. Named team captain and Offensive Lineman of the Year, first-team all-section, preseason Chicago Sun-Times Area Top 100 Player, preseason All-Public League defender, and first team All-Public League as a senior. Entered final prep season on Chicago Tribune Area Top 100 and Player to Watch lists. Earned team Offensive Lineman of the Year Award, plus all-section and first team Chicago Sun-Times All-Public League accolades on Class 6A playoff qualifier as junior. Picked team MVP on 11-1 Class 6A playoff team as sophomore. Played center and long snapper under team coached by uncle Louie Acevedo. Three-time football letterwinner. Personal: Born Jan. 3, 1985. Liberal Arts & Sciences major. Son of Carlos and Loida Acevedo. Fan of Doug Flutie.