2005: Played in eight games, including the first seven of the season, as a redshirt freshman...Made four tackles (one solo).

2004: Sustained an injury in preseason camp and was redshirted as a true freshman.

HIGH SCHOOL: A 2004 graduate of Huguenot HS in Richmond, Va....A four-year varsity letterwinner, playing both DT and OG under head coach Richard McFee...Was named the VHSL State Defensive Tackle of the Year and unanimous First Team All-State as a senior...A 2003 Richmond Times-Dispatch All-Metro, First Team All-Region and First Team All-Dominion District selection after making 18 TFLs, 15 sacks and three fumble recoveries...Was a Second Team All-Metro and Second Team All-District choice as a junior after making 102 tackles, five sacks and 10 TFLs...Cited as one of the top 30 players in the state of Virginia by The Insiders...Attended the 2002 and 2003 Nike Camps at Penn State University.

PERSONAL: Majoring in criminal justice.