Towson University Athletics

Converted linebacker who was moved to fullback two years ago ... will compete for starting position at fullback ... has tremendous strength and good quickness ... powerful fullback with very good speed ... missed entire 2010 season due to knee surgery ... cancer survivor who was successfully treated in 2010 ... transfer from Kent State who joined program prior to 2008 season.

2011 SEASON: Made return to action in season opener against Morgan State in reserve role ... had two fourth quarter carries. 

2010 SEASON: Suffered a serious knee injury during pre-season ... missed entire 2010 season.

2009 SEASON: Appeared in all 11 games at fullback and started three times ... solid blocker in the Tiger backfield ... ran for 18 yards on five carries in 11 games ... also caught three passes for 13 yards ... made start at fullback in Tigers' 21-17 win over Coastal Carolina ... ran for 18 yards on five carries against the Chanticleers ... also started against Delaware and Richmond ... caught two passes for 11 yards at William & Mary ... also had a two-yard reception at James Madison.

2008 SEASON: Appeared in 12 games at linebacker ... made four starts ... had 42 tackles to finish seventh on the team ... made 3.5 tackles for lost yardage ... had 2.5 sacks to tie for team lead ... made career high 6 tackles in season opener at Navy ... helped Tigers to win over Morgan with 5 tackles ... had four tackles at Richmond ... also had four tackles at Coastal Carolina ... made first start against Northeastern and had 3 tackles ... matched career high with 6 tackles against William & Mary ... had two sacks against the Tribe and forced a fumble ... started at Delaware and made 4 tackles with two pass break-ups ... made six tackles in season finale against top-ranked James Madison.

AT PENN-TRAFFORD H.S.: Two-year standout at linebacker for Coach Art Tragesser ... made 215 career tackles with 21 sacks ... first team all-conference pick as a senior ... had 109 tackles and 15 sacks in 2006 ... named to Pennsylvania's Big 33 team ... earned All-Quad East honorable mention as a junior, making 91 tackles and six sacks ... also a member of track and field team.

PERSONAL: Has three brothers ... lists mother as the person he admires the most ... career goal is to become a state policemen ... favorite movie is "Rudy" ... enjoys reading "The Bible" ... avid fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers ... lists linebacker LaMarr Woodley of the Pittsburgh Steelers as his favorite NFL player ... favorite actor is Robert DeNiro ... father is a retired corrections officer .... mother is a graduate of Duquesne University who is a registered nurse ... son of Jeffrey and Linda Stefanik ... born on June 30, 1988 in Pittsburgh, Pa.