Bio

Should battle for a starting job at tight end in the new offensive system . . . Good athlete with good hands . . . Improving his overall blocking ability . . . Could become a very good tight end in the league . . . Runs good routes . . . Will be a threat at the position . . . Played in nine games as a receiver and on special teams in 2009 . . . Had one tackle for the year . . . Redshirted during the 2008 campaign . . . Graduated from Lakes Community High School in 2008 . . . Coached by Luke Mertens . . . Also competed in basketball and track at the prep level . . . Caught 38 passes for 787 yards and 11 scores as a senior . . . Made 27 catches for 384 yards and seven TD’s his junior year . . . Totaled 18 receptions for 347 yards and five touchdowns in his initial season of football as a sophomore . . . Two-Time All-Conference honoree . . . Was a four-time all-league selection in basketball . . . Also named to the all-county and all-area teams . . . Helped team to a 6-3 mark as a junior . . . Was an All-North Suburban Conference track selection . . . Has two younger sisters . . . FSU Letters: One . . . Birthdate: 9/6/89 . . . Major: Music Industry Management.