Gardner-Webb University Athletics

One of the team’s more improved players on the defensiveline since arriving at Gardner-Webb in 2005 ... Redshirt sophomorewho could factor more into the rotation in 2007 ... Has adequatesize and has improved mobility ... Will push for playing time ...Enjoyed a strong spring practice season ... Another player who hasshown considerable improvement in the weight room ... Has worked40-yard dash time down to 4.97 seconds despite adding nearly 20pounds to his frame since December.

2007 Spring Game (3/31): Had four tackles, onesack and a tackle for loss. 2006 at Gardner-Webb: Saw limitedaction at defensive tackle ... Played in five games ... Had oneassisted stop at Jacksonville (9/2). 2005 at GWU: Redshirted.

High School: Played at J.L. Mann(S.C.) High under Coach Mickey Crocker ... Versatilelineman who can play tackle or end ... A four-year starter ... Atwo-time All-Region and All-County selection on defense... Had 100 total tackles (75 solo), 10 tackles for loss andeight quarterback sacks for the Patriots as a senior ... Finishedcareer with 315 solo tackles ... Voted the team’s bestdefensive lineman in 2004 ... Chose Gardner-Webbover Presbyterian College.