De'Niro Laster
	Class: Freshman Hometown: Cleveland Heights , Ohio High School: Cleveland Heights HS Height / Weight: 6-4 / 230 Position: Linebacker

OVERVIEW: Earned a three-star ranking from Rivals.com and Scout.com • ranked as the No. 137 athlete in the nation and the No. 67 overall prospect in Ohio by ESPN • listed as the No. 35 outside linebacker in the nation his senior year and the No. 34 overall prospect in the state of Ohio by Rivals.com • ranked as the No. 63 overall prospect in Ohio by 247Sports.com • ranked as the No. 146 wide receiver in the nation by Scout.com.

ESPN ANALYSIS: Does a good job playing the outside run and maintaining leverage • can separate and stretch out the run to the sideline or slip the block inside as well with quick hand escapes • mirrors ball carriers well in space and breaks down soundly with good body control • effective blitzer with his first-step quickness and bend off the edge • displays sound coverage awareness and instincts as a pass defender.

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Cleveland Heights High School • helped lead team to an 8-2 overall record as a senior and a 5-2 mark in division play • had 70 tackles, four sacks and two forced fumbles in 2012 • also played wide receiver as a prep athlete • coached by Jeff Rotsky • previously played for Shaker Heights High School.