One of the stronger young players in the program . . . Moves well and has good size . . . Should battle for playing time on special teams and as a reserve . . . Will add depth in the linebacking unit . . . Has made a good adjustment to the college game . . . Redshirted during the 2010 season . . . A 2010 graduate of Warren De La Salle High School . . . Tabbed as Michigan Prep Football Honorable Mention All-Metro pick . . . Among league's top tacklers with more than seven stops per game . . . Coached by Paul Verska . . . Helped team to an 8-5 overall mark in 2009 . . . Team reached MHSAA Division 2 State Championship game in 2008, losing to Muskegon 34-14 . . . Among leaders of Warren De La Salle squad that reached the Division 2 state semifinals in 2009.