Towson University Athletics

2014 SEASON: Played in eight games for the Tigers … posted eight total tackles for the year (3 solo) … had his best game against William & Mary with three total tackles (2 solo) … scooped up one fumble recovery at Delaware State.  

2013 SEASON: Played in all 16 games ... made seven tackles - six solo.

2012 SEASON: Did not see any playing time.

AT RUTGERS: Attended Rutgers for one season ... did not appear in any games.

AT HEREFORD H.S.: Three-sport standout for the Bulls who also played lacrosse and basketball ... All-Baltimore County performer who led the Bulls to three straight county championships in football ... rushed for 1,800 yards and scored 21 touchdowns as a senior for Coach Steve Turnbaugh ... also made 80 tackles ... missed junior season with an injury ... ran for 861 yards and scored 10 touchdowns as a sophomore ... played in Maryland Crab Bowl ... member of three state championship lacrosse teams at Hereford.

PERSONAL: Has two older brothers and one older sister ... older brothers, Andrew, played football at Rutgers ... older brother, Nick, currently plays football at Rutgers ... older sister, Ashley is a cheerleader for the Baltimore Ravens ... lists oldest brother, Andrew, as the person he admires the most ... favorite NFL team is the Baltimore Ravens ... favorite NFL player is Tim Tebow ... favorite meal is chicken parmesan ... father owns a bar and restaurant ... mother is a realtor ... son of Andy and Janet DePaola ... born on December 21, 1992 in Baltimore. Md. ... major is sociology & anthropology.