Slippery Rock University Athletics

Will start fall workouts as backup at Rover position that serves as part tight end, part fullback ... 2008: Played in four games as a backup ... Did not have a pass reception ... One of 23 Rock football players who earned PSAC Scholar-Athlete status ... 2007: Redshirted ... High school: Earned Division II All-Ohio special mention honor ... Earned Associated Press Northeast Lakes all-district status ... Named as Lorain County and team Most Valuable Defensive Lineman ... First-team all-county performer as both a tight end and defensive end ... Team MVP as a senior ... Was a starter on regional runner-up team and member of state runner-up team during his scholastic career ... Three-sport athlete ... Lettered two seasons each in football and basketball ... Was also a member of track and field team ... Honor roll student ... Following in his mother’s and uncle’s footsteps as an SRU student ... Athletic training/exercise science major.