Mercyhurst University Athletics

2008: Played in all 11 games at tight end...Recorded three receptions for 56 yards, averaging 18.7 yards per catch...Snared season-long 25-yard reception on first play from scrimmage in 24-21 win at Edinboro Oct. 23...Caught one pass for 22 yards vs. No. 7 California (Pa.) Nov. 1.

2007: GLIAC All-Academic Team...Played in seven games, starting five times on the defensive line at right tackle...Had 21 tackles, including two for loss...Also had two quarterback hurries and a fumble recovery...Recorded a season-high eight tackles against Kentucky State and had his fumble recovery against Gannon.

2006: Recorded four tackles in 10 games.

High School: 111 career tackles...Two-time All-Southwestern Conference...Two-time All-Lorain County...All-Northeast Lakes as both a tight end and defensive lineman...Lorain County Journal as both TE and DL...All-Ohio Second Team Division 1 as a DL...Special Mention All-Ohio Division 2 as a TE...Cleveland Plain Dealer first team...Blocked at 88 percent...20 receptions for 268 yards...Big 33/North-South nominee...Graduated with honors.

Personal: Born Dec. 21, 1987...Criminal justice major...Son of Mitch and Laura...One brother, Matthew, and a sister, Shannon...Majoring in law enforcement