Ripon College Athletics

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Ranks ninth in school history for career rushing attempts (449)...Ranks ninth in school history for rushing touchdowns (27)...Tied for fifth in school history for single season rushing touchdowns (15 in 2013)...Tied for fourth in school history for single game rushing touchdowns (4 vs. Illinois College - 9/28/13)...Ranks 10th in school history for longest run from scrimmage (79 yards at Grinnell College - 10/19/13)...Tied for 10th in school history for longest pass completion (81 yards to Tom Sawyer)

2015: Started seven of the team's 10 games...Completed 47-of-115 passes for 573 yards, two touchdowns and seven interceptions...Completed 40.9 percent of his passes...Recorded passer efficiency rating of 76.3...Rushed for 193 yards on 100 carries (1.9 ypc)...Tied for the team high for rushing touchdowns (5)

2014: Red Hawk of the Week (11/3/14)...Started all 10 games...Ranked second on the team in rushing yards (507)...Led the team in rushing touchdowns (7)...Averaged 3.2 yards per carry...Completed 51-of-115 passes for 719 yards and five touchdowns...Completed 44.3 percent of passes

2013: All-Conference Second Team...Red Hawk of the Week (10/28/13)...Red Hawk of the Week (9/30/13)...Started seven games...Rushed for a team-high 910 yards on 190 carries (4.8 ypc), including a long of 79 yards...Led the team with 15 rushing touchdowns...Completed 50-of-100 passes for 751 yards, eight touchdowns and six interceptions...Registered a quarterback rating of 127.5

PERSONAL: Son of Dave and Ann Covalt...Has two siblings, Jennifer and Brett...Nickname is "Joe Nichols"...Most memorable football moment is defeating our crosstown rival Crystal Lake South to advance to the semi-finals of the IHSA playoffs in High School...Chose Ripon College because of the well-respected academics, great coaches and winning tradition...Favorite team to play is St. Norbert College...Hobbies include music, lifting, video games and traveling...Favorite athlete is Aaron Rodgers...Season goal is to help the team win conference...Career goal is to become an Athletic Director for a High School or University