2006: Started in 9-of-10 games at defensive end as a junior...ranked fourth amongst defensive linemen with a career-high 20 tackles...tallied a career-high four tackles and his first career sack against No. 1 San Diego (11/4)...recovered a fumble and scored the game-winning touchdown against Dayton (10/14)...was credited with a quarterback hurry at Southeastern Louisiana (9/16).

2005: Appeared in two games at defensive end, including one start, as a sophomore...had one tackle for loss against Morehead State (10/8)...in his lone start, he finished with one tackle in the season finale at Webber International (11/12).

2004: Played in the final seven games at defensive tackle as a true freshman, including one start...finished the season with eight tackles and an interception...had two tackles in his first career start at No. 24 Coastal Carolina in the season finale...also had two stops vs. Drake in his first collegiate game...picked off a pass and scampered 15 yards to set up a score in 29-26 win at Davidson.

High School: Two-year letterwinner at East Lake High School for coach Bob Hudson...as a senior, he tallied 73 tackles and eight sacks en route to team defensive MVP honors...as a junior, he registered 90 tackles and 12 sacks...as a freshman, he played football at Lyman Ward Military Academy.

Personal: Born April 19, 1986, in Welkom, South Africa...son of Gianluca and Jacqueline Zanella...has one brother, Enrico...major is undeclared.