Bio

Good tough football player . . . Contending for more playing time . . . Versatile player . . . Will push for a starting role . . . Athletic player who blocks well . . . Continues to improve in the program . . . Works hard . . . Has displayed good potential . . . Earned team's Offensive Bulldog Award for his tenacity in spring drills . . . Played in all 11 games in 2009 and made two starts . . . Played both along the offensive line and at the H-Back position in the old offensive scheme . . . Provided a solid blocking presence . . . Was a GLIAC All-Academic Team selection . . . Redshirted in 2008 . . . Graduated in 2008 from Lake Orion High School . . . Coached by Chris Bell . . . Served as team captain . . . Helped team to two district championships and a league crown . . . Was an All-Oakland Athletics Association Honorable Mention selection in 2006 . . . Did not miss a practice in his final two years . . . Played both offensive and defensive line at the prep level . . . Also played basketball and baseball along with track during his prep career . . . Enjoys listening to music and weight lifting . . . Has mentored young teens in the weight room and helped with a local nature club . . . Born in Royal Oak, Mich. . . . FSU Letters: One . . . Birthdate: 10/1/89 . . . Major: History Education.