First team All-State defensive lineman at Valparaiso High School...had 124 tackles, including 11 quarterback sacks, for state runner-up team in 2002...recorded 110 tackles in 2001...All-Area Defensive MVP as a senior...conference Defensive MVP...helped prep squad to a 25-4 record and two conference titles over final two seasons..."Mr. Football" position finalist...Academic All-State performer...High School Coach: Mark Hoffman.