A 2010 graduate of Chicago's St. Rita High School . . . Regarded as an outstanding run stuffer . . . Steady player in the Chicago Catholic League . . . Recorded 78 stops and three sacks as squad's second-leading tackler . . . Received Division I interest . . . Served as a team captain . . . Team was ranked among state's top 10 squads . . . Earned Chicago Sun Times All-Chicago Public League kudos . . . Chicago Tribune All-Conference honoree . . . Education major.