CAREER NOTES:
Incredibly versatile athlete who has filled a number of roles as a Gopher • spent the 2006 and 2007 seasons as a wide receiver and special teams ace before finding a home at cornerback in 2008 • has appeared in 28 games during his career, including 12 at cornerback • originally a walk-on at Minnesota.

2008 • JUNIOR SEASON:
Emerged as one of the Big Ten’s top cornerbacks and was one of the biggest surprises on the team • moved to from wide receiver to corner during spring drills and flourished at the position, starting 12 of 13 games • ranked eighth on the team with 46 total tackles • also tallied two interceptions and 11 pass breakups • ranked fourth in the Big Ten and 25th in the nation in passes defended with 13 • also the Gophers’ primary punt returner • returned 15 punts for 179 yards to rank second in the Big Ten and 22nd in the NCAA in punt returns with an average of 11.9 yards • scholar-athlete award winner • Academic All-Big Ten selection • earned third letter. Game-by-Game: logged his first career start and collected four unassisted tackles and three pass breakups in the season opener vs. Northern Illinois (8/30) • credited with five total tackles and two pass breakups at Bowling Green (9/6) • also had two punt returns for 11 yards vs. the Falcons • returned his first career interception 13 yards and recorded four solo stops and a pass breakup against Montana State (9/13) • had five punt returns for 49 yards, including a 22-yarder against the Bobcats • made three unassisted tackles and was credited with a pass breakup vs. Florida Atlantic (9/20) • also had a season-long 34 yard punt return against the Owls, nearly breaking it for a touchdown • totaled five stops (four solo) at Ohio State (9/27) • also had two punt returns for 26 yards vs. the Buckeyes • assisted on a tackle vs. Indiana (10/4) • returned to the lineup after missing the Illinois game with an injury to record four tackles at Purdue (10/25) • also returned an interception 23 yards vs. the Boilermakers • had a 13-yard punt return to go with a pair of tackles vs. Northwestern (11/1) • assisted on four tackles, including on for a loss, and had a pass breakup against Michigan (11/8) • registered two solo tackles and a 31-yard punt return at Wisconsin (11/15) • collected a season-high six tackles (five solo) and three pass breakups vs. Iowa (11/22) • recorded six tackles (four solo) vs. Kansas (12/31)

2007 • SOPHOMORE SEASON: Walk-on who evolved into a contributor for the Gophers • earned playing time in nine games • made his first career start in the season finale vs Wisconsin (11/17) • caught three passes for 46 yards and a touchdown • collected nine solo tackles on special teams • also averaged 21.4 yards on 17 kickoff returns and had one punt return for seven yards • Game-by-Game: hauled in first career reception for six yards at Indiana (10/6) • caught a 21-yard pass for his first career touchdown and averaged 24.6 yards on three kickoff returns at Northwestern (10/13) • had four kickoff returns for 97 yards against North Dakota State (10/20) and two for 36 yards at Michigan (10/27) • totaled 54 yards on three kickoff returns vs. Illinois (11/3) • had one kickoff return of 18 yards at Iowa (11/10) • snagged an 19-yard reception and averaged 21.3 yards on four kickoff returns in the season finale vs. Wisconsin (11/17) • Academic All-Big Ten selection • scholar-athlete award winner • earned second letter.

2006 • FRESHMAN SEASON: Walk-on who participated in seven games as a true freshman • saw action in a season-high 20 snaps against Temple (9/16) • participated in 45 plays • scholar-athlete award winner • earned first letter.

HIGH SCHOOL: A 2006 graduate of John Marshall High School • high school coach was Jack Drews • ranked among the top 50 prospects in the state by MinnesotaPreps.com • honorable mention all-state selection at running back • two-time all-conference performer • led the Rockets to a 9-2 record and a section title as a senior • was also an all-conference selection in basketball.

PERSONAL: Son of Linda Lager • born September 30, 1987 • his brother Mike played linebacker for the Gophers from 2004-07 and was a captain as a junior and senior.