2008 • JUNIOR SEASON:
High-impact performer had a huge influence on the Gopher defense in just his first year at the major college level • proved to be an extremely versatile player, displaying excellent coverage skills while also excelling in run support and rushing the passer • earned playing time in all 13 games with five starts • ranked fifth on the team in total tackles with 66, despite coming off the bench in 8 of 13 games • was second on the team in tackles for losses with 10.5, including 4.0 sacks • tallied one interception, three pass breakups, a fumble recovery and two forced fumbles • also scored two touchdowns – one on an interception return and one on a fumble return • earned first letter. Game-by Game: came off the bench to record three unassisted tackles, with one tackle for loss, and a forced fumble in the season opener vs. Northern Illinois (8/30) • made his first career start at Bowling Green (9/6), totaling seven tackles, including an assist on a sack • made four total stops (three solo) against Montana State (9/13) • credited with four total tackles, including an 8-yard sack, vs. Florida Atlantic (9/20) • also returned his first career interception 50 yards for a touchdown and tallied a pass breakup against the Owls • credited with three total tackles, including a tackle for loss, at Ohio State (9/27) • assisted on a tackle and notched a pair of pass breakups vs. Indiana (10/4) • turned in a huge performance at Illinois (10/11) with nine total tackles (six unassisted), two tackles for losses, including a sack, and a 9-yard fumble return for a touchdown (10/11) • totaled five tackles (three solo), including a 6-yard sack, at Purdue (10/25) • led the Gophers with nine total tackles (seven solo) and assisted on a tackle for loss vs. Northwestern (11/1) • had a big game against Michigan (11/8), collecting eight tackles (seven unassisted), including a pair for losses • totaled seven tackles and forced a fumble at Wisconsin (11/15) • collected four tackles (three solo) and assisted on a sack against Iowa (11/22) • tallied two tackles and one tackle for loss vs. Kansas (12/31).

JUNIOR COLLEGE: Started two seasons at Valley Forge Military Academy, where he was twice named the Seaboard Football Conference Player of the Year • helped the Cadets win back-to-back conference titles • recorded 107 tackles and 10 interceptions as a freshman in 2006 • coached by Don DiCarlo.

HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Upper Darby High School • rushed for 3,217 yards during his career • had an unbelievable senior season in 2005, rushing for 2,136 yards and 315 carries and scoring 26 touchdowns • also caught seven passes for 80 yards and four scores • earned first team Class AAAA all-state honors • coached by Rich Gentile.

PERSONAL: Communications studies major • born Feb. 1, 1989 • son of Amanda and Simeon Lawrence.