2010: Will look to gain playing time as a member of the defensive line.

High School: Lettered as a member of the football and track & field teams at Douglas Freeman High School ... helped lead the football team to a regional championship as a junior ... named team captain and defensive MVP as a senior ... two-time academic all-district and all-district selection at defensive tackle ... led the team in sacks and tackles for a loss his final two seasons ... three-time district qualifier in the shot put in indoor track & field and a regional qualifier in the shot put in outdoor track & field ... two-time Virginia State Champion in power lifting.

Personal: Is an Eagle Scout ... undeclared major.