2009: Played in all 12 games for the Bulldogs...was second on the team in sacks (5)...finished the season with 16 tackles...High School: Two-way starter at defensive end and offensive guard at Champaign Central High School...earned first team All-Conference honor on defense and second team All-Conference recognition on offense... two-year All-Area pick...team captain in 2008...had 56 tackles as a senior...Scholar-Athlete Award winner...helped  high school squad to the state playoffs in 2007 and 2008.