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At Stanford: Will contend for playing time at outside linebacker ... Also figures to play a prominent role on special teams ... Hard-hitting, aggressive player ... Playing time has been limited by injuries the last two seasons ... Has two years of eligibility remaining.
The 2001 Season: Was expected to contribute at linebacker and special teams before suffering a season-ending ankle ligament injury in August.
The 2000 Season: Used in a reserve role at inside linebacker ... Suffered a broken hand early in the season, but came back to play a role on special teams in the second half of the campaign.
The 1999 Season: Redshirted the season as a true freshman.
In High School: Four-year starter at Edmond Santa Fe High School in Oklahoma ... Played linebacker and safety on defense and tailback on offense ... As a senior in 1998, he recorded 118 tackles, 15 tackles-for-loss, 10 quarterback sacks, eight forced fumbles and five fumble recoveries ... He was named All-State, All-Conference and All-City following his senior season ... Three-time All-City selection and three-time team captain ... Also played basketball, soccer and track ... A 1998 finalist for the Oklahoma Jim Thorpe Award ... U.S. Government Student of the Year as a senior ... Received the 1998 President's Academic Achievement Award ... Member and organizer for Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
Personal Information: Political Science major.