2012: Started at defensive end and played all 11 games. Finished fourth on the team with 71 tackles and added 14 tackles for loss, including a team-leading eight and half sacks. Was also selected to the All-Pioneer League First Team and his teamates voted him winner of the Defense Battle of the Trenches award.

2011:  Starting defensive tackle in all 11 games...finished fifth on the team in tackles (54)...second on the squad in assists (37)...second on the team in quarterback sacks (3-24) and third on the squad in tackles for loss (7.5-31)...had one forced fumble and one fumble recovery...had a career-high nine tackles against Valparaiso...recorded eight tackles at Campbell and at Morehead State.

2010:  Sat out the 2010 season after transferring to Butler from Thomas More...named Butler’s Defensive “Unsung Hero” (Scout Team Player of the Year).

2009:  Played in nine games as a freshman at Thomas More and helped the team to an 11-1 season...recorded 22 tackles, including two quarterback sacks and four tackles for loss, in first collegiate season.

Personal: English major...born 5/23/91...son of Julius Stephens.

High School:  Earned three varsity letters as a defensive lineman at Lawrence Central High School...High School Coach:  Jayson West.