Major: Criminology (1986-87), Communications (1985)

Weight: 190 (1987), 188 (1986), 183 (1985), 181 (1984)

1987 Media Guide: Won a letter last season as a top replacement in the secondary … enjoyed an excellent spring practice and is a favorite to start at the rover position.

1986: Started three games when injuries hit various regulars … made 23 tackles and broke up three passes.

1985: Lettered as a reserve defensive back.

1985 Media Guide: A good showing in 1985 spring practice projects him as one of the top replacements at cornerback.

1984: Played with the specialty teams as a freshman … played in 11 games.

1984 Media Guide: Increased his bench press total 55 pounds his first year at Ohio State.

1983: Redshirted.

High School: An outstanding two-way player at Central-Hower High in Akron … played quarterback and tailback on offense and cornerback on defense … named “Top Defensive Back” in the district in 1982 … led the team in tackles and interceptions both as a junior and a senior … passed for 600 yards as a senior and ran for over 1,500 yards during three years in high school … ran on a championship 440-yard relay team … captained the football and track teams in 1982.

Personal: Hobbies are bowling and music … admires Tony Dorsett.