AS A BULLDOG: Was redshirted as a first-year freshman in 2011. BEFORE UMD: Set Centennial High School's single-season record for tackles for loss with 34.5 in 2010 ... captained the Cougars that season and was also named their Defensive Most Valuable Player for a second straight time ... earned a place on the All-Northwest Suburban Conference team in 2009 and 2010 ... was named an all-state honorable mention pick a senior has lettered three years for the Cougar's track and field team (middle distance).