Wagner College Athletics

A Preseason All-NEC candidate who is an imposing figure, excellent run-stopper and adept pass-rusher along the defensive line … In line to be the starter at nose tackle for the third straight season … Boasts 29 games of experience … Has registered 83 tackles in his career ... One of three student-athletes in the program, along with Tavaras Lee and Matt Martin, who have earned their undergraduate degrees and who are now pursuing a Master's Degree.


2008: Enjoyed a breakout season by leading all Seahawk defensive linemen with 46 tackles, including six solo stops ... Recorded 3.5 tackles for loss for minus 16 yards … Had two sacks for minus 10 yards … Also credited with one quarterback hurry … Had a career-high nine-tackle performance vs. Bryant (9/27) … Registered seven tackles vs. Duquesne (11/8) and six stops vs. Stonehill (9/5).

2007: Played in all 11 games at defensive tackle … Registered 30 tackles, including nine solo stops … Also had 6.5 tackles for loss for minus 15 yards … Added 1.5 sacks for minus nine yards … Also had one pass deflection and one forced fumble … Had six tackles and one sack vs. Iona (9/8) … Had four tackles and a sack vs. Sacred Heart (9/29) … Five tackles vs. Central Connecticut State (10/20).

2006: Redshirted the season due to injury.

2005: Played in seven games in a reserve role ... Picked up seven tackles, including two for a loss of 12 yards ... Added a quarterback sack and a forced fumble vs. Sacred Heart.

Bio/Personal: Played his high school ball at St. John’s College High School … Also a standout heavyweight wrestler who was undefeated his senior season … Workout warrior who can squat 655 pounds, which is tops on the team.