Gannon University Athletics

2017: Returns as one of Gannon’s starting defensive backs … enters the 2017 campaign with tackles in 20 consecutive games he has played in.

2016: Started all seven games he played in … named a Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Scholar-Athlete … received the NCAA Division II Athletics Directors Association (ADA) Academic Achievement Award ... recorded at least three tackles in every contest … totaled a season-high nine stops during a 24-20 victory at Shippensburg, including a season-best six solo tackles … added an interception and pass break-up against the Raiders … generated seven tackles in back-to-back games against Slippery Rock and Mercyhurst … intercepted his second pass of the season and recorded a tackle for a loss against the Lakers … opened the campaign with five stops and a season-high four pass break-ups during a 31-9 win against Southern Connecticut State.

2015: Started 10 games, missing only the Edinboro game in week seven … named a PSAC Scholar-Athlete … was Gannon’s seventh-leading tackler … finished second among Golden Knights in solo tackles (39) … made a tackle during every game … opened the season with five tackles during a 26-22 victory at Southern Connecticut State … finished the Slippery Rock game with a season-high nine tackles, one forced fumble and one pass break-up … tied his season-high with nine stops during the regular-season finale at East Stroudsburg, including eight solo tackles … recorded his first career interception against California (Pa.), returning the pick 18 yards … produced at least four tackles in a game eight times … had multiple tackles during every game.

2014: Saw action in every game as a true freshman … named a PSAC Scholar-Athlete … made his collegiate debut during the season opener against Southern Connecticut State … recorded his first career tackle at Cheyney in the second game … had a season-high four tackles against Mercyhurst, including a pair of solo stops … recorded his first career pass break-up at Clarion … concluded the season with three solo tackles against East Stroudsburg … recorded multiple tackles three times during the last five games.

High School: Played for head coaches Jeff Bell and Sam Mowrey at Grove City (Pa.) High School … was a four-year starter … lettered four times … served as a team captain during his junior and senior campaigns … was a three-star running back, ranking fourth in Pennsylvania … received the U.S. Marines Distinguished Athlete Award … was a three-time all-region first-team selection as a running back and defensive back … named a Big 33 Prospect as a junior and senior … selected to the ESPN Radio Sweet 16 All-Star Team as an all-purpose back … named to the Butler Eagle Terrific 22 twice as a running back … was a Butler Eagle Player of the Year finalist … received the 2013-14 Frank Jiggs Wolford Award for outstanding performance and leadership … earned Erie Times-News Breakout Player of the Week honors after Grove City’s first-round playoff game … was a three-time State Farm Insurance Player of the Game during his senior campaign … earned preseason all-state accolades twice as an offensive specialist … named National Underclassmen Running Back MVP, Wide Receiver MVP and Team MVP … produced 2,941 rushing yards, 731 receiving yards, 4,804 all-purpose yards, 11 interceptions, 128 tackles and 54 touchdowns during his career … rushed for 913 yards and 12 touchdowns as a senior … caught 13 passes for 229 yards and four touchdowns during his final season … recorded 47 total tackles, 26 solo tackles, four interceptions, two tackles for a loss and two fumble recoveries as a senior … helped Grove City produce a 36-9 record during his career … was part of a district championship team as a sophomore … won three consecutive region championships as a freshman, sophomore and junior … played with the top scoring offense in Pennsylvania as a sophomore … was a three-sport athlete, participating in basketball and track … named to the honor roll.

Personal: Early Childhood PreK-4/Special Education PreK-8 major … has one sister and one brother … is the son of Michelle and Bill.

Career Highs
Tackles: 9, three times, last at Shippensburg (9/10/16)
Solo Tackles: 8 at East Stroudsburg (11/14/15)
Assisted Tackles: 4 vs. Slippery Rock (10/3/15)
Tackles for a Loss: 1 vs. Mercyhurst (10/1/16)
TFL Yards: 1 vs. Mercyhurst (10/1/16); at East Stroudsburg (11/14/15)
Forced Fumbles: 1 vs. Slippery Rock (10/3/15)
Fumble Recoveries: 1 at Indiana (Pa.) (11/7/15)
Interceptions: 1, three times, last vs. Mercyhurst (10/1/16)
Interception Yards: 18 vs. California (Pa.) (10/31/15)
Pass Break-Ups: 4 vs. Southern Connecticut State (9/3/16)