College: 2010: Expected to move back to his original position at linebacker after playing one season on the defensive line ... is one of Gannon’s returning starters on the defense.
2009: Played in 10 games, all starts … was a PSAC Scholar-Athlete … ranked 16th among PSAC players in tackles for a loss per game (1.05) … was Gannon’s eighth-leading tackler … ranked second on the team in tackles for a loss (10.5) and sacks (3.5) … recorded first career sack during the season opener against Lake Erie … had a season-high seven tackles, three tackles for a loss, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery against Slippery Rock … averaged 4.6 tackles during his final five games … posted at least four tackles in a game seven times … recorded a tackle for a loss during eight of the 10 contests he played in.
2008: Saw action in eight games, starting four ... started the first two games of the season and two of the last three contests ... made a season-high five tackles at Lock Haven, while intercepting two passes ... averaged six tackles during the final five games of the season ... recorded a season-high eight tackles during the season finale against nationally-ranked Bloomsburg.
2007: Played in every game as a redshirt freshman, starting seven … named to the GLIAC All-Academic team … was Gannon’s fifth-leading tackler … recorded two tackles during the season opener at Hillsdale, his collegiate debut … made first career start against Mercyhurst, posting two solo tackles and two assisted stops … started final six contests … recorded a tackle in every game, including a season-high nine against Findlay … had a pass break-up against Ferris State and Northern Michigan … produced at least five tackles in each of the last five games, averaging 6.4 tackles during that span.
2006: Redshirted.
High School: Played for Jim Bell at Hickory High School ... rated 19th-best linebacker in the country by
ESPN.com ... named to the all-region and all-district first teams ... selected Hickory’s Athlete of the Year ... listed in “Who’s Who Among American High School Students” ... graduated with honors ... served as a team captain during his senior year and as the defensive captain during his junior year ... was a four-year starter at linebacker and running back ... selected to play in the North/South All-Star Game ... was a two-sport athlete, participating in football and baseball ... earned all-region accolades in baseball.
Personal: Risk Management major.
Career Highs
Tackles: 9 vs. Findlay (10/20/07)
Solo Tackles: 5 at Lock Haven (10/25/08)
Assisted Tackles: 8 vs. Findlay (10/20/07)
Tackles for a loss: 3 vs. Slippery Rock (10/17/09)
TFL Yards: 14 vs. Slippery Rock (10/17/09)
Interceptions: 2 at Lock Haven (10/25/08)
Interception Yards: 5 at Lock Haven (10/25/08)
Sacks: 1 at Clarion (10/3/09); at Bloomsburg (11/7/09)
Sack Yards: 10 at Bloomsburg (11/7/09)
Forced Fumbles: 1 vs. Slippery Rock (10/17/09)
Fumble Recoveries: 1 vs. Slippery Rock (10/17/09)
Blocked Kicks: 1 vs. Edinboro (9/26/09)
Career Defensive Statistics
|
Year
|
Solo
|
Assisted
|
Total
|
Sacks
|
TFL
|
FR
|
Int
|
|
2007
|
20
|
27
|
47
|
0.0-0
|
1.0-2
|
0
|
0
|
|
2008
|
19
|
21
|
40
|
0.0-0
|
5.0-8
|
0
|
2
|
|
2009
|
18
|
22
|
40
|
3.5-29
|
10.5-42
|
1
|
0
|
|
Career
|
57
|
70
|
127
|
3.5-29
|
16.5-52
|
1
|
2
|
