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Avery is one of Gannon’s returning starters at linebacker.

2012: Saw action in the final eight games of the season as a true freshman, starting five … made five consecutive starts in weeks six through 10 … finished 11th on the team in tackles (29) … recorded his first career tackle during his first career start in week six at Edinboro … hauled down a season-high nine ball carriers against Mercyhurst, including a season-high seven assisted tackles … followed with six stops against California (Pa.) and seven tackles at Lock Haven … averaged 7.3 tackles during a three-week span against Mercyhurst, California (Pa.) and Lock Haven … recorded his first two career tackles for a loss at Lock Haven.

High School: Played for head coach Frank Bongivengo at New Castle (Pa.) High School ... named to the all-conference first team as both a center and defensive lineman.

Personal: Nursing major ... has one sister and one brother ... is the son of Vita and Tom.

Career Highs
Tackles: 9 vs. Mercyhurst (10/13/12)
Solo Tackles: 6 at Lock Haven (10/27/12)
Assisted Tackles: 7 vs. Mercyhurst (10/13/12)
Tackles for a Loss: 2 at Lock Haven (10/27/12)
TFL Yards: 6 at Lock Haven (10/27/12)