Transferred to Butler from Lindenwood University...will sit out the 2010 season...High School:  HM All-State and first team All-Area tight end at Bloomington Central Catholic High School...unanimous first team All-Conference pick as a senior...helped high school squad to a 14-0 record (first unbeaten mark in school history) and a Class 4A state championship in 2008...starter on 13-1 state runner-up squad in 2007...caught 40 passes for 800 yards and 12 TDs as a senior...High School Coach:  Bob Moews.