2007: Played in 10 games, starting eight at middle linebacker ... fifth on the team with 56 tackles ... second on the team in tackles for loss (5.5) and interceptions (2) ... three games in double figures in tackles ... five stops in the season-opener vs. Georgetown (9/1) ... picked off his first pass vs. Monmouth (9/21), returning it 27 yards ... 11 tackles, including a sack, at Albany (10/6) ... 10 stops vs. Maine (10/20) ... six tackles, an interception and a safety vs. Bryant (10/27) ... career-high 13 tackles at Elon (11/17).

2006: Played in all 11 games as a true freshman ... finished fourth on the squad with 56 tackles ... tied for second on the team with four tackles for loss ... four tackles and a pair of passes broken up at Georgetown (9/9) ... nine stops, including a pair for a loss, at New Hampshire (9/16) ... only interception of the year came at Monmouth (9/30) ... six tackles at Wagner (11/4) ... matched his season-high with nine tackles at Central Connecticut St. (11/11).

High School: A 2006 graduate of Valley High School ... played linebacker and running back for the Vikings ... 136 tackles and three interceptions as a senior ... Alleghany Conference Defensive Player of the Year ... three-time first team all-conference ... Valley News Dispatch Defensive Player of the Year ... also played basketball.

Personal: Born Tyler Santucci on May 29, 1988 in New Kensington, Pennsylvania ... son of Ron and Shannon Varhola ... one brother.