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A solid, steady veteran who is again expected to be a big force on the interior of the defensive line. His low center of gravity, combined with his excellent overall strength, makes him particularly effective as a run-stopper … Boasts 26 games of experience.

2008: Saw action in all 11 games with one start … Recorded 17 tackles, with five solo stops … credited with 3.0 tackles for loss for minus 15 yards … Had one sack for minus seven yards and one quarterback hurry … Registered a season-high four tackles at Central Connecticut St. (10/10) … Also turned in three-tackle games vs. Monmouth (10/11) and Duquesne (11/8).

2007: Saw action in eight games and recorded 26 tackles, including 14 solo stops … Added 6.5 tackles for loss for minus 15 yards … Also had one pass breakup and one forced fumble … Had five tackles and a forced fumble vs. Central Connecticut St. (10/20) … Had three tackle vs. La Salle (11/3).

2006: Made 20 tackles, including five of the solo variety ... Played in seven games with three starts ... Had seven stops at Central Connecticut St. (10/21) ... Recorded two solo tackles against Monmouth (10/14).

Bio/Personal: Played defensive line at Mariner High School for head coach Robert Butz ... Named SY News Press All Area Second Team Defense in 2004 and 2005 ... Selected to the North-South All-Star team as a senior ... Also was a member of the wrestling team at Mariner ... Father (Jessie) played football collegiately at Jacksonville University ... Brother (Melvin) played football at Central Florida .. A Sociology Major.