2006: Listed as a backup at nose guard on preseason depth chart. He missed most of spring practice with a thumb injury suffered during the team's first practice. 2005: Started five games at defensive tackle, making the first start of his career against Portland State (10/1/05) when he finished with a career-high four tackles. 2004: Counted as his redshirt season after not being able to practice or play due to NCAA regulations. HS: Graduated from Hoquiam HS in 2004. He received first team 2A All-State honors as an offensive lineman from Associated Press as selected by sportswriters and broadcasters. Personal: Born 3/23/86 in Hoquiam, Wash. Biology major.