Class: Senior
Position: Defensive End
Hometown: Broadview Hts., OH
High School: Brecksville-Broadview Hts.
2007: Started all 12 games for the Spartans. Was fourth on the team in tackles (82) and scored one defensive touchdown. Recorded 13 tackles for a combined loss of 63 yards, had seven sacks for a combined loss of 51 yards, forced a team-best three fumbles, and recovered two. Named the UAA Special Teams Athlete of the Week on Nov. 20 and was named a All-UAA 1st Team selection on defense. Earned 2nd Team All-Region honors on defense (D3Football.com).
2006: Finished third on the team and third in the UAA in tackles (77). Had a team-best nine sacks (2nd in UAA, 21st in NCAA). Finished second on the team with 20.5 tackles for loss (3rd in UAA, 9th in NCAA). Led the UAA in both field goal and PAT percentage (FG 8-13 61.5%, PAT 17-20 85%). Named 1st Team All-UAA at defensive line and place kicker. Named UAA Defensive Player of the Week after recording 14 tackles, four sacks, and a fumble recovery in a victory over Washington and Lee. Was also a 3rd Team All-Region selection.
2005: Named 1st Team All-UAA at defensive line and punter, finished fourth on the team and sixth in the UAA in tackles with 75. He had a team-leading eight sacks (3rd in UAA) and 12.5 tackles for loss (3rd in UAA). Averaged 38.7 yards per punt and 58.3 yards per kick-off.
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