High School: A 2008 graduate of Rochester Adams High School ... selected to 2007 Associated Press Division 2 All-State team as a specialist ... named to the Detroit Free Press Division 2 All-State team as a defensive back after recording three interceptions and 40 tackles ... helped the Highlanders to an 11-2 record and the state semifinals for coach Tony Patritto ... rushed for 26 touchdowns as a senior and 966 yards ... also had two touchdown catches and three punt returns for scores ... 31 total touchdowns in a season set a school record ... named to the All-OAA White First Team as a running back and the Observer & Eccentric All-Area First Team ... rushed for 553 yards and 10 touchdowns as a junior on 87 carries ... also had 13 receptions for 202 yards and a score ... averaged 24.3 yards on 12 kickoff returns ... earned four letters in track ... selected to participate in the MHSFCA All-Star game in July 2008 ... earned the Scholar-Athlete Award three straight years.

Personal: Full name--Joshua M. Renel ... born December 11, 1989, in Rochester Hills ... son of Daniel and Pamela Renel ... has an older brother, Matt ... plans to major in business marketing ... played club soccer for Vardar going to the state championship game three straight seasons.