2008: Did not see varsity action in initial season with the Bulldogs...named to the Pioneer Football League Academic Honor Roll...High School: All-conference tight end at Bloomington High School...team's leading receiver as a senior...earned squad's Most Improved Offensive Player Award...helped high school squad to a 16-6 record over final two seasons...IHSA Scholar-Athlete...earned two varsity football letters...High School Coach: Rigo Schmelzer.