Named to the 2012 All-NEC Preseason Team ... A
transfer from Temple who has been a fixture on the right side of the offensive line the last two seasons … One of four fifth-year seniors on the 2012 roster along with WR David Crawford, DL Adams Isaaka and LB Jerome Williams ... Enters the 2012 campaign having drawn starting assignments in 12 consecutive games dating back to the 2010 season … Has 11 career starts at right tackle, eight at right guard and three at center … Has started in 22 of 30 career games … Off the field, has made a huge impact in the Wagner and Staten Island communities with his charitable work … In July, he was one of 117 nominees announced for the 2012 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team, a prestigious award that recognizes a select group of college football players committed to making a difference in their communities and for their commitment to volunteerism … Last April, he was one of an elite group of six to receive an award at
Wagner’s Civic Engagement Recognition Day Ceremony, which recognizes and honors exceptional individuals, departments and community partners who exemplify a sense of caring and responsibility for others that connects citizens and works to address community problems … Throughout his time on Grymes Hill, he has devoted himself to raising the profile of numerous local and national organizations within the Wagner College campus and local community … Has mobilized a host of students to participate in such events as the
Relay for Life,
Operation Christmas Child, visiting children in the
Pediatrics Ward at Staten Island University Hospital and finding donors for the
National Marrow Donor Program.
2011: A consistent and durable performer who started all 11 games at right tackle for the Seahawks during his junior season … Recorded one tackle against Saint Francis (PA) (9/3) … Earned a spot on the 2011 NEC Fall Academic Honor Roll … Key component in an offensive line that helped spur junior running back Dominique Williams to a 1,338-yard rushing season.
2010: Saw action in all 11 games while gaining starts in nine ... Member of the 2010 NEC Academic Honor Roll.
2009: Earned playing time in eight games on the season, making four starts…Versatile performer who played both center and guard.
2008: Redshirted during his first seson at Temple ... Named the scout team player of the week for Sept. 13 and traveled to Buffalo ... Played Santa and made holiday deliveries to the children at St. Christopher's Hospital.
Personal/Bio:
Three-year letterwinner and offensive lineman for coach Gary Rhodenbaugh at Spring-Ford HS ... Honorable Mention AAAA by the Pa Football News ... First-Team All-Pioneer Athletic Conference and first-team All-Southeastern PA ... Third-ranked offensive lineman in Southeastern Pennsylvania ... Also saw action at fullback and defensive line... Had 59 tackles, including nine for a loss ... Had one interception and a five-yard touchdown return ... PIAA Sportsmanship Award and U.S. Army Reserve National Scholar-Athlete Award recipient ... Played in the Valor Bowl and captained the North squad ... Also a two-year letterwinner in basketball.
