An athletic linebacker who possesses good size ... moved from defensive end to outside linebacker prior to the spring.
As a Sophomore (2012): Played in the season finale against North Carolina (11/24) as a reserve linebacker … named the scout team defensive player of the week for his efforts in preparation for Temple (9/8) and Wake Forest (10/6) games.
As a Redshirt Freshman (2011): Played in two games as a reserve defensive end … made one tackle in the season opener vs. Miami (9/5) … had a career-best two tackles vs. Temple (9/24) … earned defensive scout team player of the week leading up to the Clemson (10/15) and Notre Dame (11/12) games.
As a Freshman (2010): Redshirted.
At Hollywood Hills High School: One of the top players in the state of Florida … the 99th-ranked player in Florida by Scout.com … ranked No. 85 nationally among defensive ends by Scouts, Inc. and No. 90 by Scout. com … a first team all-county selection after posting 75 tackles, including 12 sacks, and three pass breakups … led Broward County in sacks in 2009 … played in the 2010 Team USA vs. The World game in Miami, the day prior to the NFL Pro Bowl … also ran track and played basketball … also considered Wisconsin, Michigan, South Florida and Colorado State … coached by Scott Barnwell.
Personal: Born in Hollywood, Fla. … enrolled in letters and sciences.
Career HighsTackles - 2 (vs. Temple, 9/24/11)
