Gannon University Athletics

2018: Returns as one of Gannon’s starters on the defensive line during his redshirt junior year … has started all 21 games he has appeared in during his first two seasons.

2017: Played in 10 games, starting every appearance … missed only the Bloomsburg contest … named a Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Scholar-Athlete ... received the NCAA Division II Athletics Directors Association (ADA) Academic Achievement Award ... was Gannon’s fifth-leading tackler with 56 stops … finished second among Golden Knights in tackles for a loss (11.5) and sacks (6) … ranked eighth among PSAC players in tackles for a loss per game (1.1) and 10th in sacks per game (0.59) … finished 72nd among all NCAA Division II players in sacks per game and 94th in tackles for a loss per game … averaged seven tackles during his first three starts, starting with six tackles during a season-opening 55-22 victory at Southern Connecticut State … followed the next week with season-highs in tackles for a loss (3) and sacks (2) against Shippensburg … took down nine Slippery Rock ball carriers in week four … produced season-highs in total tackles (13) and solo stops (8) during a 38-28 win against Clarion … recorded nine tackles, two tackles for a loss and a half sack at Indiana (Pa.) … made at least six tackles in a game five times … recorded a tackle for a loss during seven of 10 starts and sacks in five different contests.

2016: Started all 11 games as a redshirt freshman … named a PSAC Scholar-Athlete … received the NCAA Division II ADA Academic Achievement Award ... made his first career appearance as a member of the starting lineup during a 31-9 victory against Southern Connecticut State in the season opener … recorded his first two career tackles during a 24-20 win at Shippensburg in week two, including his first career sack … named Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Rookie of the Week after posting a season-high six tackles at California (Pa.), including two solo stops … had at least four tackles in a game four times … tied his season-high with six tackles during a 31-14 victory against Millersville in the season finale … produced a season-best two sacks to go along with four tackles at Slippery Rock … recorded a sack in four different games and a tackle during nine of 11 contests.

2015: Redshirted … named a PSAC Scholar-Athlete.

High School: Played for head coach Justin Wheeler at Bishop Guilfoyle (Pa.) High School … named a MaxPreps Small School All-American … earned PA Football News Class A All-State accolades … was a two-time PA Football Writers Class A All-State selection as a junior and senior … earned all-area and all-conference honors … named Western Pennsylvania Small School A/AA Defensive Player of the Year … selected PA Football News Small School Lineman of the Year … landed a spot on the PA Football News Team Pennsylvania for defense … helped Bishop Guilfoyle win the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) Single-A State, District 6 and Laurel Highland Conference championships as a senior … was part of a perfect 16-0 season at Bishop Guilfoyle … named to the honor roll.

Personal: Criminal Justice major … is the son of Krista and George … has one sister and one brother.

Career Highs
Tackles: 13 vs. Clarion (11/4/17)
Solo Tackles: 8 vs. Clarion (11/4/17)
Assisted Tackles: 6, three times, last at Indiana (Pa.) (10/28/17)
Tackles For a Loss: 3 vs. Shippensburg (9/9/17)
TFL Yards: 15 at Indiana (Pa.) (10/28/17)
Sacks: 2 vs. Shippensburg (9/9/17); at Slippery Rock (9/24/16)
Sack Yards: 7 at Mercyhurst (9/30/17); vs. Slippery Rock (9/23/17)
Fumble Recoveries: 1 vs. Clarion (11/4/17)
Pass Break-Ups: 1 vs. Slippery Rock (9/23/17)
Blocked Kicks: 1 at Millersville (11/11/17)
Punt Returns: 1 at Millersville (11/11/17)
Punt Return Yards: 10 at Millersville (11/11/17)