2005: Sat out the season after transferring from Penn State where he played fullback and linebacker ... Participated in spring drills in 2006 as a fullback ... Caught one pass for 11 yards in the spring game.

2004 (At Penn State): Played in nine games as a redshirt freshman, notching three tackles on the season while playing linebacker.

Prep: A four-year letterwinner at Bethlehem Catholic where he was coached by Bob Stem, that team was district and conference champion from 2000-2002 ... A three-year starter at linebacker and fullback, he gained 690 yards rushing and 14 touchdowns on the ground and caught 16 balls for 108 yards and two scores ... Racked up 1,031 yards rushing and 29 touchdowns in his high school career ... As a senior tallied 109 tackles, 10 sacks and three interceptions ... Recorded 253 tackles, 18 sacks and four interceptions in his career ... A two-time all-state selection, he earned all-conference and all-area honors three times ... Selected to play in the Big 33 all-star game as the best players from the state went head-to-head against Ohio players ... Prepped at Hargrave Military Academy, leading the team in tackles in 2003 ... His brother John is a defensive tackle for the Wolfpack ... Majoring in communications ... Born 3/12/84.