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2006: Played in 10 games on special teams and five at linebacker ... Had nine tackles for the season, including a career-best four against Michigan State when he played 16 snaps vs. the Spartans ... Forced a fumble against San Jose State ... Moved from tailback to linebacker during 2005 spring practices ... Earned Academic All-Big Ten honors.
2005: Redshirted ... Named the team's Offensive Scout Team Player of the Year.
High School: Averaged 7.7 yards per carry as a senior at Niles West, rushing for 1,158 yards on 151 attempts for 14 touchdowns ... PrepStar All-Region selection ... SuperPrep All-Region ... Also caught 10 passes for 189 yards and recorded 38 tackles and two interceptions ... Finished his career with over 3,600 all-purpose yards ... Named a Champaign News-Gazette All-State special mention ... Two-time Pioneer Press All-Area selection ... Scored 15 touchdowns, while rushing for 1,250 yards as a junior ... Earned Central Suburban League Offensive MVP as a junior ... Learner Press Player of the Year in 2003 ... Named to the Prep Football Report All-Area team ... Earned 10 letters in football, basketball and track ... Two-time state qualifier in track ...High school football coach was Mark Egofske.
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