Hoof Prints: Developing linebacker who could have a breakout season in 2011...chose Buffalo for its “family atmosphere.”

Junior (2011): Played in two games... made two tackles, both solo.

Redshirt-Sophomore (2010): Registered 20 tackles for the season... had a season-high seven tackles against Rhode Island (9/2)... made three solo tackles against Central Florida (9/18).

Sophomore (2009): Sat out the season as a redshirt.

Freshman (2008): Played primarily on special teams coverage...appeared in 12 games...had 10 tackles (eight solo) on the season...had a season-high four tackles, including a tackle for loss and a fumble recovery against Miami (OH) (11/4).

High School: A three-year letterwinner who was named first-team All-League, first-team All-Conference, first-team All-Gazette and All-State Honorable Mention while playing for head coach David Carruthers at Urbana High School...amassed 70 tackles, a school-record 12 sacks, four forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries his senior season.