Fresno State: A talented linebacker who came into his own last season … started the season as a backup linebacker but emerged as one of the team’s top defensive players … rangy, quick linebacker who is strong … one of the team’s best leapers, he doubles as a key member of the special teams as the jumper on opposing field goals and extra points. (2001) Played in all 14 games, starting seven in a row to end the year … took over at outside linebacker for Justin Johnson after six games … finished seventh on the team with 61 tackles despite playing full-time for about half the season … blocked an extra point against Colorado and a punt against Utah State … came up huge against Colorado State, making back-to-back key stops in overtime to help FS to victory … had a season-high eight tackles against Rice … racked up six tackles, including four solos, in the Silicon Valley Football Classic against Michigan State … his lone interception of the season came against Boise State. (2000) Played in 10 games and recorded 16 tackles … had a sack in the season opener against Ohio State … member of the special teams. (1999) Played in 11 games on special teams and in situations on defense … had eight tackles … showed signs of being able to make big plays with two tackles for losses and one quarterback sack. (1998) Redshirted.
High School: Had 138 tackles (79 solo) and five interceptions (two were returned for touchdowns) as a senior … also had 10 deflections, and two blocked PATs to help lead the team to a 9-3 record (the team’s best in a decade) … first-team All-Bay Valley Athletic League … second-team all-state selection by Cal-Hi Sports and a SuperPrep All-Far West Region selection … first-team All-Bay Area by the Oakland Tribune and named to the San Francisco-Metro All-Star team by the San Francisco Examiner … named Clayton Valley High’s "Mr. Defense."
Personal: Born July 28, 1980 … parents’ names are Joann and Sam.
Statistics
Year G-GS Solo Asst Total TFL-Yds Sacks-Yds
1998 Redshirted
1999 11-0 7 1 8 2-11 1-9
2000 10-0 7 9 16 1-3 1-3
2001 14-7 42 19 61 4-11 2-7
Totals 35-7 56 29 85 7-25 4-19
Year FC PBU FR Int-Yds TD LG
1998 Redshirted
1999 0 0 0 0-0 0 0
2000 0 0 0 0-0 0 0
2001 1 3 0 1-0 0 0
Totals 1 3 0 1-0 0 0
