2007 ... Played in all 11 games, starting eight as a tight end or an H-back ... led all ISU tight ends with 10 catches for 67 yards ... had a career-high three receptions at Oregon State ... had a pair of catches against Northern Colorado, Northern Arizona, and Sacramento State ... also had a catch for 15 yards against Portland State.

JC ... Lettered for one season at Fresno City College, starting 11 games ... caught 18 passes for 160 yards and two touchdowns ... was named First Team All-Central Valley Conference.

HSU ... Spent his freshman year at Humboldt State, catching 11 passes for 112 yards and two scores as a freshman.

HS ... Was a four-year letterman in football and basketball at Galt High School ... a two time First Team All-Sierra Valley Conference pick at tight end, and once at outside linebacker ... as a senior, he recorded 29 receptions for 306 yards and seven touchdowns, and on defense he had 66 tackles and 10 sacks, helping Galt to the Sectional Finals.

Personal ... His parents are Todd and Karol Messersmith ... will major in physical education ... his birthday is December 15, 1986 ... first name is actually Richard.

Messersmith's Career Receiving Stats
Year	No	Yds	Yds/Rec	LG	TD
2007	15	208	13.9	34	0
Total	15	208	13.9	34	0