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■ SCHOOL: Placer-Auburn ■ DIMENSIONS/POSITION: 6-4, 305 / Defensive lineman ■ COLLEGE: Verbally committed to USC ■ NICKNAME: Floor Safe ■ 2011 STATS: 59 tackles, 8 sacks, 2 forced fumbles, 1 fumble recovery, 1 safety ■ Favorite NFL Team: Green Bay Packers ■ BIGGEST SURPRISE DURING RECRUITMENT: “Alabama showed interest, but I was not expecting an offer from them, especially as early as it came. It was cool talking to Coach (Nick Saban).” ■ WHY USC: “The academic support is great and the power of a degree from USC is amazing. The football program has a rich tradition and their defensive mentality really fits my mentality.” ■ ON PLAYING BASEBALL: “I am definitely playing baseball (as a senior for Placer). I put a lot of thought into playing football and baseball in college. I know it will be difficult, but I will give it a try and see if it works out.” ■ ON FRIENDSHIPS WITH OTHER TOP RECRUITS: “When you go to events and on trips, you just click right away with the other guys. You all have similar situations, so it’s easy to make new friends.”
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August 23, 2012
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