2006: Sat out the season as a redshirt.

2005: Appeared in all eight games, including one start at middle linebacker, as a true freshman...made first collegiate start against North Greenville (10/27)...tallied a season-high seven tackles (five solo) and a tackle for loss against Morehead State (10/8)...registered his first interception against Davidson (10/15).

High School: Three-year starter as a linebacker and tight end for Charlie Persons at Jupiter High School...teammates with current Dolphin Haywood Range...as a senior, led the Warriors to a 7-2 record and a district title...earned first team all-conference honors after leading the squad with an average of 13 tackles per contest and six sacks...as a junior, he earned second team all-conference accolades after finishing second on the squad in tackles.

Personal: Born Oct. 3, 1986, in Pittsburgh, Pa...son of Paul and Patty...has a sister, Jeanna; and a brother, Stephen...majoring in education.