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A solid, tough competitor who has proven to be a consistent and durable performer in a career that has seen him play both safety and linebacker … Local product who enters the 2012 season with 58 career tackles, including 32 of the solo variety.

2011: Saw action in nine games during his junior season … Recorded 40 tackles in helping to lead  a Wagner defense that in 2011 ranked No. 1 in the NEC in rushing defense (141.1 yards per game), red zone defense (71.8%) and takeaways (29) … One of four Seahawks to rank among the top eight in the NEC in forced fumbles … Credited with eight tackles, a fumble recovery, and a pass breakup at Robert Morris (11/12) … Recorded eight tackles and forced a fumble at Richmond (9/10) … Had seven tackles against Central Connecticut (9/17) … Tallied five tackles (all solo) in the 44-29 season-ending win at Monmouth (11/19) … Credited with four tackles and a forced fumble against Sacred Heart (11/5) … Picked up four tackles in the season opener against Saint Francis (PA) (9/3) … Recorded three tackles at Duquesne (10/22) … Tallied one tackle against Georgetown (10/8).

2010: Saw action in 11 games with one start … Credited with 15 tackles, including eight solo stops … Recorded a season-high six tackles vs. Cornell (9/18) … Had two tackles apiece vs. Bryant (10/2) and Sacred Heart (11/23).

2009: Saw action in nine games over the course of the season, primarily on special teams… Recorded three tackles, two of which were solo stops.

Personal/Bio:
A Staten Island Advance All-Star and a hard-hitting linebacker/safety who recorded 67 tackles (59 solo) as a senior … Had a 12-tackle performance and also had three nine-tackle performances on the season … Rushed for 182 yards on 30 carries from his fullback position … Top offensive effort was a three-carry, 73-yard effort vs. Fordham Prep that was highlighted by a 50-yard TD run.