University of Calgary Athletics

2009: Drafted in the third round, 20th overall by the Edmonton Eskimos in the 2009 CFL Draft … attended Eskimos’ camp but was released, returning to the Dinos … named a second team All-Canadian and a Canada West all-star after finishing the season with 40.5 tackles, good enough for second-best on the team … recorded 8.5 tackles against Saskatchewan in the Hardy Cup game …

2008: Named a first-team All-Canadian at linebacker … Canada West nominee for Presidents’ Award as defensive player of the year … led team with 51 tackles … had one interception, setting up the go-ahead touchdown in Calgary’s 37-17 Week 2 win over Manitoba …

2007: Recorded 30 tackles … had two interceptions for a total of 23 yards …

Before UC: Spent one year playing for Coach Nill at Saint Mary’s before transferring and sitting out 2006 season … won two high school championships in the Hamilton, Ont. area …

Personal: Parents Cesideo and Rosina … graduate of St. Jean de Brebeuf in Hamilton, Ont … older brother Joe a two-time Vanier Cup champion at Saint Mary’s and spent part of the 2004 season with the Calgary Stampeders … hopes to become a firefighter …