Gardner-Webb University Athletics

Experienced young linebacker who will likely settle in tothe rotation at outside linebacker … One of several youngplayers at his position who gained valuable playing time as truefreshmen ... Will also be asked to contribute on special teams ...One of several young, talented student-athletes currently playinglinebacker for the Runnin’ Bulldogs.

2012 at Gardner-Webb: Played in all 11 games,seeing action at linebacker and on special teams coverage units… Collected seven total tackles and broke up one pass… Collected a season-best three tackles vs. Coastal Carolina(11/3) … Had at least one tackle in five differentgames.

High School: Played at Woodstock (Ga.) High underCoach Brent Budde ... Named Cherokee County Linebacker of the Yearby the Cherokee County Touchdown Club ... An All-County selection... Named Gridiron Defensive Player of the Year by the CherokeeCounty Ledger ... Had 91 total tackles, 10 sacks, three forcedfumbles and two fumble recoveries ... Broke up five passes ... Hadfour sacks in game vs. North Forsyth (Ga.) High ... ChoseGardner-Webb over Chattanooga and Alabama State.