Major: Communications (1981), Business Administration (1980)

Weight: 220 (1981), 217 (1980)

1981 Media Guide: A strong candidate to start this year … a solid, punishing athlete who is difficult to get off his feet … always plays well when called upon … a prominent member of the specialty teams because of his hard tackling … played briefly at defensive tackle and middle guard earlier in his career.

1980: Played in all 12 games as a second team outside linebacker … made 29 tackles, recovered a fumble and batted down two passes.

1980 Media Guide: Will likely be the top replacement at both outside linebacker positions this year … a highly competitive athlete who is a jarring tackler … easy to coach and learns quickly … will challenge Ben Lee for a starting berth.

1979: Played in all 12 games, behind Keith Ferguson on the left side … played in a total of 59 minutes … made 15 tackles and caused one fumble.

High School: Won all-Ohio honors as a defensive end at St. Vincent-St. Mary High.

Personal: From a family of 11, including eight boys … admires Jack Lambert and Dick Butkus … works for a tire company during the summer.