Jersey #: 61 (1982-84), 90 (1981)

Major: Industrial Technology (1983-84), Business (1981-82)

Weight: 253 (1984), 248 (1983), 224 (1982), 242 (1981)

1983: Saw brief action in six games.

1983 Media Guide: Plans call for him to return to defensive tackle this year … works as a security guard in the summer.

1982: Redshirted.

1982 Media Guide: Was moved to offensive guard late in spring drills … can be used at defensive tackle if needed … a very intense athlete who is highly competitive.

1981: Entered Ohio State in the fall of 1981, but an illness and an injury limited his play to one game.

1981 Media Guide: Very strong and competitive … bench presses 400 pounds … a top rated prospect who has all the necessary tools to be a standout.

High School: Won all-Illinois honors as a two-way tackle at DeSales High … captained the team his senior year … top gridiron thrill came when he picked up an opponent fumble and returned it 50 yards.

Personal: Hobbies are sports and music … admires Dan Hampton and Greg Ruzich.