Returns for a sixth year after sustaining a torn pectoral muscle during weight training prior to the 2004 season...An athletic and speedy player from the outside of the defensive set, he has played linebacker and end, while putting on 20 pounds since coming to USF...Helps provide deep talent at the pass rushing positions...Outstanding high school career was cut short by a knee injury that required surgery...He used a redshirt season in 2000 to fully recover from injury, but he was able to practice and impressed throughout.
SOUTH FLORIDA ? 2004: Sat out entire season after a pectoral tear in preseason weight conditioning.
2003: Played in eight games and had one start, that coming in second game of season vs. Nicholls State (Sept. 6)...Marked his second career start...Also plays on special teams.
2002: Saw duty in six games, both as a backup at SAM linebacker and on special teams.
2001: Played in all 11 games, both at SAM linebacker and on special teams...Gained one start in place of an injure Maurice Jones vs. Liberty (Oct. 27)...Finished season with eight tackles, one pass breakup and a fumble recovery, that coming at Pittsburgh (Sept. 8)...Season-best three tackles vs. Connecticut (Oct. 13).
FT. MYERS HIGH SCHOOL - Playing strong safety, he was the defensive leader on the 1999 team that was 10-0 when he tore the ACL and MCL in his knee during the team's playoff game at Ft. Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas...Won the team's Headhunter Award that year and was the leading tackler...A three-year starter, who also played tight end...An all-area and all-district player, and according to his coach, Sam Siriani, "an all-state caliber player, although he didn't get that honor"...Was strongly considering Auburn prior to his injury, but appreciated USF staff's persistence even after the injury.
