2006: Appeared in 9-of-10 games, including two starts at right guard, as a sophomore...moved into the starting lineup due to injuries to Rusty Stiglitz, Michale Aguilar and All-American Pat Rich...made his first collegiate start against Dayton (10/14)...helped pave the way for Jerry Brant as he set the program record for career rushing yards (2,368).

2005: Appeared two games at offensive guard as a true freshman...earned PFL Academic Honor Roll honors.

High School: Three-year starter at W.T. Dwyer High School for coach Jack Daniels as an offensive guard and defensive tackle...helped lead the Panthers to a combined record of 30-5 and back-to-back district titles...as a senior, he did not allow a sack on the year and led the squad to their second straight district crown...earned first team all-state, all-conference and all-area honors that same season...as a junior, he allowed only two sacks en route to first team all-conference and all-area accolades...as a sophomore, he earned second team all-conference honors in his first varsity season...also lettered in track and field by competing in the shot put.

Personal: Born Dec. 1, 1986, in Jupiter, Fla...son of Doug Tessitore...has a sister, Kiley...major is business.