How Acquired: Signed by the New England Patriots as an undrafted rookie free agent on May 2, 2008. A solid and durable run-stuffer who played in all 37 games over his final three seasons ... played in 41 career games, including 20 starts, all at defensive tackle ... a consistent performer in his final three years ... plays with very good leverage ... took over one of the starting DT spots in the spring of 2007 after serving as a part-time starter as a junior. as a Senior (2007): Started all 13 games at defensive tackle ... an All-ACC nominee ... ranked 11th on the team, including second among defensive linemen, with 42 tackles ... (vs. OSU in the Emerald Bowl) ... posted three tackles ... (vs. NCSU) ... started but did not record any stats ... helped limit the Wolfpack to 10 rushing yards ... (vs. FSU) ... started and made one tackle ... (vs. BC) ... started but did not record any stats ... (vs. UNC) ... recorded three tackles ... (vs. Clemson) ... had five tackles, including one for a loss of two yards ... (vs. UVA) ... made one tackle ... (vs. GT) ... set a new career-high with seven tackles ... (vs. RU) ... had three tackles, including one for a loss ... (vs. WFU) ... had two tackles ... (vs. WVU) ... recorded six tackles to lead all defensive linemen for the third straight game ... stopped RB Steve Slaton short of the goal line on third down in the second quarter, and the Mountaineers missed the subsequent field goal attempt ... (vs. FIU) ... led all defensive linemen in tackles for the second consecutive week with five ... also had a pass breakup ... part of a defensive effort that limited FIU to 81 yards passing and 82 yards rushing ... (vs. Villanova) ... had six tackles, including one for a loss ... helped defense limit the Wildcats to 28 total yards in the second half and 11 rushing yards for the game. as a Junior (2006): Played in all 13 games with seven starts at nose tackle, including the final six games of the year ... (vs. PU in the Champs Sports Bowl) ... recorded one stop, a 7-yard sack of QB Curtis Painter ... (vs. WF) ... played but did not record any statistics ... (vs. BC) ... notched two solo tackles ... (vs. Clemson) ... matched a season-high with four tackles ... (vs. FSU) ... notched one tackle ... (vs. NC St.) ... posted one tackle and blocked an extra-point attempt in the third quarter ... it was the first blocked PAT for the Terps since Oct. 26, 2002 when William Kershaw blocked one at Duke ... (vs. UVa) ... notched one solo tackle ... (vs. FIU) ... started and recorded one assisted tackle ... (vs. WVU) ... started and posted one assisted tackle for a 5-yard loss ... (vs. MT) ... started his first career game at nose tackle, recording one assisted tackle ... (vs. W&M) ... recorded a season-best four tackles, including two solo stops ... brought down QB Jake Phillips after a 2-yard gain in the first quarter. as a Sophomore (2005): Played all 11 games, working as a backup nose tackle ... recorded 11 tackles (two solo) and batted down one pass ... (at TU) ... tied a season high with three tackles ... (vs. CU) ... recorded a season-high three tackles. as a Freshman (2004): Played in four games ... did not record any statistics. at Elizabeth High School: A four-year letterwinner and three-year starter ... posted 75 tackles, including 26 TFLs and 18 sacks in his last two years as a defensive tackle ... had a career-high 10 sacks as a | 
