Major: Undeclared (2006-08)

Weight: 240 (2008), 220 (2007)

2008 Media Guide: Converted linebacker who enters 2008 as one of the contenders along the defensive line for the position vacated by All-American Vernon Gholston … a rangy, physical defender who has the ability to make tackles sideline to sideline.

2007: A part of three special teams units … 11 tackles, 3 TFL for year … recorded a sack and a forced fumble in the win over Wisconsin … special teams dog tags: Youngstown State … first-year letterman.

2007 Media Guide: A rangy, physical linebacker who has the ability to make tackles sideline to sideline … impressed OSU coaches in practice last year and is ready to contribute … ranked the No. 6 overall prospect among Ohio’s seniors and ranked the No. 9 outside linebacker prospect in the country.

2006: Redshirted.

2006 Media Guide: Ranked the No. 6 overall prospect among Ohio’s seniors and ranked the No. 9 outside linebacker prospect in the country … a rangy, physical linebacker who has the ability to make tackles sideline to sideline.

High School: Collected 39 total tackles, 10 quarterback sacks and eight tackles behind the line of scrimmage as a senior … totaled 24 quarterback hurries … Big 33 Game selection … Cleveland Touchdown Club’s 2005 Defensive Player of the Year … twice named All-Ohio and to the Cleveland Plain Dealer “Best of the Best” all-star team … had 50 tackles, 17 sacks, 22 QB hurries and two interceptions as a junior … also a basketball standout.

Personal: Son of Gwendolyn Gibson … likes to listen to R&B music before games … favorite cartoon character is Simba from The Lion King … favorite NFL player is Joey Porter … favorite American from history is Carter Woodson.