HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Graduated from DeSmet Jesuit High School in St. Louis, Mo. ... helped DeSmet to 2005 Missouri Class 6A state title with 48-31 win over Hazelwood Central ... caught nine passes for 172 yards and three TDs as senior tight end in '05 ... accounted for 27 tackles (20 solo), seven sacks and two fumble recoveries as defensive lineman ... also played much of '05 season as offensive lineman because of team injury problems ... could play either defensive tackle or tight end for Irish after excelling at tackle on both sides of the line in '05 ... had 27 tackles, nine tackles for loss, seven sacks and two fumble recoveries as junior defensive end on 10-1 team ... only offensive appearance as a junior came in season finale playoff game against Columbia Hickman ... lettered in basketball as sophomore ... high school teammate of fellow Irish freshman Munir Prince ... born Aug. 15, 1987 ... high school coach was Pat Mahoney.