2009: Two-year letterwinner ... will compete for a starting nod at defensive end this year.

2008: played in all 10 games last year and totaled 29 tackles, including 13 solo stops … posted a career-high seven tackles in a 28-16 win over Randolph-Macon (10/4) and in a 39-29 loss to Hampden-Sydney (10/18) … had five stops in a 17-14 loss to Emory & Henry (11/8).

2007: Played in all nine games as a sophomore, posting nine stops, including 2.0 tackles for a loss (-15) ... also had 1.5 sacks (-11) ... registered three tackles and 1.5 sacks in a season-opening 20-0 win over Franklin & Marshall (9/8).

2006: Played in several games as a reserve defensive lineman and special-teamer during his first year ... recorded one tackle.

High School: Lettered in football and lacrosse at Robinson High School ... helped lead the football team to three district titles and a state runner-up finish in 2004 ... earned all-district laurels as a senior ... helped the lacrosse team to a state title during his senior campaign ... received the United States Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Award.

Personal: English major.