Major: Unknown (1992-93)

Weight: 220 (1993), 232 (1992)

1993 Media Guide: Will back up another redshirt freshman, Matt Christopher, in the middle … tough player with a nose for the ball … a real hitter … had a good spring and impressed the coaching staff with his ability to make plays … untested, but promising young player who will get better with experience.

1992 Media Guide: Known for his ferocious hitting and ability to take on blocks … has 235 total tackles his last two seasons … also had a pair of interceptions and three fumble recoveries in 1991 … played defensive end as a sophomore before moving to linebacker, where he was a two-year starter … team went undefeated during the regular season of his senior campaign and advanced to the state playoffs … earned all-state honors as a senior and was a two-time all-district selection in the Houston area … prep coach was Mike Sciba … plans to major in business, but also has a strong interest in economics … born 10-17-73 … continues a recent line of Texas high school players who have signed with Ohio State (the others are Greg Beatty of Houston, a senior in 1992, and Walter Taylor, a junior on this year’s team and the starting free safety.