Furman: Two-time All-Southern Conference performer who helps comprise possibly the league's most talented linebacking corps, which includes William Freeman and All-SoCon middle linebacker Mike Killian...returns for his third season of starting duty at the weak side post...has started in 23 consecutive games...key member of Furman defense that sports nine returning starters off last year's unit that paced the league in all but one defensive catetory...sports excellent athletic skills, combining speed, strength, and agility to give him proven, big play ability...excels against the run and pass...ranked as the fourth strongest player in Furman program in spring testing, as measured by total weight lifted in three exercises (1,397 pounds): bench press (445), squat (600), and power clean (352)...trailed only defensive tackle Wesley Bray, center Jeff Fambrough, and defensive end Travis Jones...ranked third overall in the bench press, sixth in the squat, and fourth in the power clean...recorded the third best vertical jump (38") on the squad in spring testing...did not test in the 40-yard dash, but has excellent speed as evidenced by his 4.56 40-yard dash in shorts in May of 2003. 2003 -- Named second team All-Southern Conference for second straight year in voting by SoCon media...earned starts at weak side linebacker in all 11 games...finished second on the team in tackles with 75 stops...helped key a Paladin defense that topped the league in four of the five major defensive categories: scoring defense (14.1 ppg), total defense (272.5 ypg), passing defense (132.8 ypg), and passing efficiency defense (97.5 rating)...passing defense number led all of NCAA I-AA...recorded a pair of 10-tackle performances versus eventual Peach Bowl champion Clemson (28-17 loss) and Georgia Southern...outing versus Clemson included a sack...had nine tackles, including a hit-for-loss, against Richmond (31-17 win)...fumble recovery came against Appalachian State. 2002 -- Earned second team All-Southern Conference honors in voting by league media following an impressive first season as a starter at weak side linebacker...played a key role in helping Furman to an 8-4 record, fourth straight NCAA I-AA playoff appearance, and No. 9 final national ranking...paced Furman with 111 tackles...registered double digit tackle performances in a five-game stretch from Sept. 21 to Oct. 19, including three, 14-tackle efforts versus Richmond (17-7 win), Western Carolina (24-23 win), and The Citadel (37-10 win)...outing versus The Citadel also included an 11-yard interception return and two pass deflections... tallied fumble recoveries against Vanderbilt and Richmond. 2001 -- Registered playing time in all 11 regular season games and four playoff contests -- all in a backup role...totaled 43 tackles, a pair of sacks, four pass deflections, two interceptions, and a blocked punt in the regular season...put together his best performance in a 31-6 win over East Tennessee State, recording four tackles, a tackle-for-loss, an interception, a pass deflection, and a blocked punt...had season high six stops against VMI (65-7 win) and Wofford (45-14 win)...recorded sacks in 31-13 victory over Western Carolina and in 28-22 triumph over fifth-ranked Appalachian State...earned Southern Conference Freshman-of-the-Week honors for his play against Presbyterian (47-28 win), which included five tackles and an interception. 2000 -- Member of scout team...awarded redshirt and extra year of eligibility.

High School: 2000 graduate of Allendale-Fairfax High School...football coach was Carlos Cave...played middle linebacker and offensive tackle during his prep career...totaled 145 tackles and two interceptions on a 5-5 team his senior year...earned all-region honors and was selected to play in the South Carolina North-South All-Star Game...had 127 tackles and a fumble recovery for a touchdown his junior year...also played basketball and ran track in high school.

Personal: Full name is Cedrick Ja'Quence Ritter...son of Patricia and Ricky Wright...born January 26, 1982, in Fairfax, South Carolina...computing business major.