Bio

Missed all of last year due to injury . . . Should help provide depth at defensive end and challenge for time . . . Had a good offseason . . . Adds depth . . . Moved from safety to defensive end prior to fall camp in 2010 . . . Moves well for his position . . . Should battle for playing time and contribute on special teams . . . Did not see game action in 2010 due to injury . . . Appeared in all 10 games at safety and made two starts in 2009 . . . Finished with 15 tackles and had eight solo efforts . . . Had an interception in the 2009 spring game . . . Redshirted in 2008 . . . 2008 high school graduate . . . Coahed by Dennis Reinhart . . . Three-year starter . . . Two-time first team all-league selection . . . Named to the Detroit Free Press & Detroit News All-State First Team . . . Was chosen as the team’s MVP . . . Also served as team captain . . . Ran for 1,200 yards on 169 attempts with 19 touchdowns his final year . . . Also made 53 tackles and had three sacks, three interceptions and two fumble recoveries as a senior . . . Helped team to a league championship and the state playoffs . . . Competed in state powerlifting championships . . . Was an all-league center fielder in baseball . . . Participated in four sports along with powerlifting . . . Interests include hunting, fishing, water skiing and video games . . . Has a younger sister . . . His uncle, Scott Aldred, pitched in the major leaders and is now a minor league pitching coach . . . FSU Letters: One . . . Birthdate: 11/21/89 . . . Major: Construction Management.