In 2010: Solid performer in his first season as a full-time starter, he started every contest except on Senior Day ... In for 460 snaps for the season, including a high of 57 in the overtime game at East Carolina ... Tallied a season-high eight tackle, including two for loss, in the win at Georgia Tech ... Broke up three passes versus Cincinnati and Clemson ... Also had three tackles, a 12-yard sack, three quarterback pressures and a fumble recovery against the Tigers.
In 2009: Missed the entire season with a sports hernia, he underwent surgery in October ... Also missed spring workouts.
In 2008: Reserve defensive end for most of the season, he started the Florida State and Maryland contests ... In for a high of 21 snaps against East Carolina and Wake Forest ... Tallied three tackles, including 1.5 for loss, versus the Seminoles.
In 2007: Redshirted the season at defensive end.
Prep: Tallied 56 tackles and nine sacks as a senior ... Named all-state, all-district and all-league that season as well ... Ranked as one of the top-50 players in Ohio by Rivals.com ... Made 50 tackles as a junior with 10 tackles for loss, three sacks and three forced fumbles ... Also swam in high school and competed in track and field ... Ranked as a three-star defensive end by Rivals.com ... Coached by Doug Ramsey at Elder HS ... A multidisciplinary studies major.