2006: Started and played in nine games as a redshirt freshman at middle linebacker...Was second on the team in tackles with 56 (25 solos) and recorded 4.5 tackles for a loss, with one sack...Also had one interception and one forced fumble...Had a team-leading seven tackles and forced fumble in the season opener against Gardner-Webb...Had six tackles and an interception in the Dolphins' homecoming win over Dayton...Racked up 10 tackles and an assist on a tackle for a loss at North Greenville...Recorded seven or more tackles in a game three times during his freshman campaign.

2005: Sat out the year as a redshirt.

High School: Three year starter at Flagler Palm High School for head coach Steve Allen...Led Flagler Palm Coast to the second round of the state playoffs and an 8-2 record his junior season...Named first team all-state his final two seasons, named second team all-state his sophomore campaign...Holds the school record for career tackles (398)...Three year letterwinner in basketball, earning defensive MVP his senior year.

Personal: Born July 20, 1987 in Daytona Beach, Fla...son of Donald and Lisa Fennell...has three brothers, Joseph (who is a member of the football team), Donald, Jerial and three sisters, Tanakia, Tasha and Peggy.