A 2014 preseason All-Patriot League selection... a two-year starter on the defensive line… came into his own in 2013, earning All-Patriot League accolades… 2013 Lansing Trophy co-recipient as Fordham’s Lineman of the Year… led team in sacks and tied for second in tackles for loss… moved into the starting lineup at defensive tackle in 2012, a position he should also occupy this fall… third on the 2012 squad in tackles for loss and sixth in total tackles… brings a wealth of experience and leadership to the defensive line… became a mainstay on the defensive line in 2011... third leading tackler among freshmen on the team in 2011… played high school football with current Fordham teammate Joseph Mizera.

2013: Started all 14 games on the defensive line at left tackle as a junior… named Second Team All-Patriot League… made 49 total tackles, 32 solo… led team with 7.0 sacks and was second with 14.5 tackles for loss… tied for second in the Patriot League in tackles for loss/game (0.5) and third in sacks/game (1.04)… made a career-high eight tackles, three solo, including two for loss at Georgetown… also finished with eight tackles, including 2.5 for loss, at Colgate… had six solo stops, including three sacks, in the win at Temple… made five total tackles at Saint Francis, including 2.5 for loss and one sack… opened season with five solo stops, including one for loss, against Rhode Island… made four tackles, including one sack, in NCAA FCS Championship first round game versus Sacred Heart… made three solo stops against Holy Cross… finished with two solo stops, including one for loss, vs. Lehigh.

2012: Started all eleven games at defensive end as a sophomore for the Rams… recorded 46 total tackles, 30 solo, on the year, including 5.0 for loss and 1.5 sacks… also broke up two passes and had one forced fumble and one blocked kick… made six tackles, including five solo, 1.5 for loss and 0.5 sacks, versus Lock Haven… had six stops, two solo, at Columbia… made five tackles, four solo and one sack, against Georgetown… notched five stops, two solo and 0.5 for loss, versus Lafayette… recorded four solo stops, including one sack, at Holy Cross… finished with four tackles, three solo, at Villanova… made four stops, two solo, in the Cornell win… had three solo tackles and blocked an extra point in the season finale against Colgate.

2011: Appeared in all eleven games as a freshman, starting one… made 23 total tackles, 14 solo, on the year… notched 3.5 tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks as well as one pass break-up… made a season-high seven tackles, including three solo and one for loss, at Lafayette… recorded three tackles, including two solo and 1.5 sacks, against Bucknell… finished with three solo stops, including one for loss, versus Lehigh… closed out season with three tackles, two solo, against Holy Cross… made two tackles and broke up a pass at Georgetown.

Before Fordham: A graduate of Lincoln-Way East High School in Frankfort, Illinois, where he lettered in football under head coach Rob Zvonar… Honorable Mention All-State Coaches Poll… First Team All-Area… First Team All-Southwest Suburban All-Conference… had 66 tackles including eight sacks and 16 for loss along with three forced fumbles as a senior… played at Lincoln-Way East with Fordham teammate Joseph Mizera.

Personal: A Communication major.