2007: Saw limited action in six games ... made a pair of tackles ... blocked a punt against Central Connecticut St. (11/10).

2006: Redshirted.

Prior to Stony Brook: Played two seasons at Morrisville State College in New York.

High School: A 2004 graduate of Roosevelt High School ... four letters in football as a defensive back ... also ran track.

Personal: Born John Smith on January 2, 1986 in the Bronx, New York ... son of Joseph Smith and Theresa Peters ... two brothers and one sister.