FRESHMAN (2012): Saw his first collegiate action at Iowa State... played on the offensive line versus Illinois State, Missouri State, Northern Iowa, Youngstown State and Southern Illinois.

HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year starter in football... Second Team All-CIML during his senior year... team won the Iowa Class 4A state title to cap off an undefeated season his junior year... selected to play in the All-Star Shrine Bowl this summer... four-year Honor Roll member... three-year team captain... received the school's Jack Wahlig Award (outstanding freshman leadership), Dr. Robert Breedlove Award (junior year) and John Hayes Scholarship Award (nominated by faculty/coaches)... played for coach Tom Wilson.

PERSONAL: Son of Tom and Janet Palme.

MAJOR: Management