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• Originally selected by the Washington Redskins in the seventh round (242^nd overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft.
• Waived by the Redskins on September 6, 2009, but signed to Washington’s practice squad on September 7, 2009.
• Signed to the Redskins 53-man roster on November 30, 2009.
• Waived by the Redskins on September 4, 2010, and signed to their practice squad on September 5, 2010.
• Signed to the Redskins 53-man roster on December 21, 2010.

PRO:

• Played in 26 games during his four seasons in Washington
• Recorded his first career tackle against New Orleans in 2008
• Had totaled 15 career tackles, one sack and one forced fumble.

2011 (Redskins)

• Appeared in all 16 regular season games.
• Made nine tackles (seven solo), had one pass defensed.
• Added three tackles on special teams.

2010 (Redskins)

• Played in two games.
• Made five tackles (three solo).
• Had one sack and one forced fumble, which were both career firsts.

2009 (REDSKINS)

• Played in five regular season games after spending the first 11 weeks on the Redskins’ practice squad.
• Signed to the 53-man roster on November 30, 2009, and recorded his first career tackle (solo) vs. NO (12/6).

2008 (REDSKINS)

• Played in three regular season games.
• Tied for the team lead with two sacks and added six tackles, a forced fumble and a pass defensed during the preseason.

College

• Started in 23-of-25 games and totaled 61 tackles and 6.5 sacks in two years at Kansas State.
• Was selected to play for the East in the 2008 Hula Bowl.
• Started 11-of-12 games and earned honorable mention All-Big 12 honors his senior season.
• Had 25 tackles (13 solo) and two sacks.
• Tied a career-high with two sacks against Auburn (9/1/07).
• Started 12-of-13 games, earning honorable mention All-Big 12 honors as a junior.
• Collected 36 tackles on the season and finished second on the team in both tackles for loss (8.5) and sacks (4.5).
• Forced a fumble on a sack that was returned for a touchdown against Missouri (10/21/06).
• Recorded four tackles and added a career-high two sacks against Texas (11/11).
• Played in eight games at Fort Scott Community College in Fort Scott, Kan. in 2005.
• Had 35 tackles (28 solo) and six sacks as a defensive end; Also played tight end and recorded four receptions for 90 yards.
• Played in nine games at Fort Scott (Kan.) Community College in 2004.
• Recorded 45 tackles (34 solo) and led the conference in sacks (9).
• Majored in social science.

Personal

• Prepped at West Haven High School in West Haven, Conn. where he earned All-area and All-state honors at defensive end in 2003.
• Recorded 72 tackles, including 12 sacks his senior year and was considered the No. 16 overall prospect in New England by SuperPrep.
• Distributed Thanksgiving food and turkeys in Redskins Harvest Feast, and took children on a Christmas shopping spree for Holiday Wishes Come True.
• Helped distribute new coats to 300 underserved area children at “Randle El Warms Up Washington’s Youth.”
• Joined teammates at Jason Taylor’s Cool Gear for the School Year to assist deserving area children shop for new clothes at Old Navy.