Towson University Athletics

Reserve defensive back who adds depth at safety positions ... could also see action on special teams ... converted quarterback who was switched to secondary ... good athlete with tremendous range ... smart player who was a freshman "red shirt" in 2007.

2008 Season: Appeared in all 12 games on special teams ... also saw action as reserve defensive back ... made one tackle on the season ... lone tackle came in season opener at Navy.

At Urbana High School: Two-way standout for the Hawks who led team to three straight 10-0 seasons ... named second team All-State at quarterback and second team All-County at safety ... helped Coach Joe Poke’s team reach state semi-finals as a senior ... two-time All-County selection ... passed for 4,800 yards and 48 touchdowns in high school career ... also ran for 2,580 yards and 27 touchdowns ... made 198 tackles with five interceptions ... named to Super 22 team ... also played baseball and basketball in high school.

Personal: Has one older brother and one older sister ... older brother, Bryan, is a Frostburg State graduate who played football for the Bobcats ... father is a graduate of Gardner-Webb who played football ... lists father as the person he admires the most ... career goal is to take over his father’s company ... has done community service work at summer camps for young athletes ... favorite athlete is Tony Romo ... favorite author is J.K. Rowling ... lists Mark Wahlberg as his favorite actor ... had summer job working for construction company ... lists "Shooters" as his favorite movie ... enjoys dining on seafood ... hobbies include skiing and hunting ... enjoys listening to music by Rascal Flatts ... father owns a mechanical contracting company ... mother is a teacher who a graduate of the University of Maryland ... born March 5, 1989 in Poolesville, Md.