Bio

One of the top returning linebackers in the conference … Described as a very intelligent player and an outstanding tackler by the coaching staff … Also a key member of the Scots’ nationally-ranked baseball team as he’s been the staff’s No. 4 starting pitcher the last two seasons, going 8-0 with a 3.07 ERA and 54 strikeouts in 73.1 innings … 2007: Received honorable mention on the All-NCAC Team after making the move from safety to outside linebacker … Won a starting nod in training camp and steadily excelled, leading the squad in tackles with 95 … Also ranked first on the team in tackles for loss with 12.5, 3.0 of which were sacks … Averaged 11.2 tackles per game the second half of the season, including a career-high 14 at Allegheny (Oct. 20) and against Kenyon (Nov. 10) … Was involved in four turnovers, including a second-quarter fumble recovery at Wittenberg (Sept. 29) and a third-quarter interception at Allegheny (Oct. 20) … 2006: Standout special teams player and provided depth in the defensive backfield as a freshman … Recorded four tackles on the season, all during kickoff coverage … Blocked two punts, including one that was caught in the air by teammate Aaron Gertz for a touchdown against Case Western Reserve (Sept. 23), and came close to blocking several others … One of just three first-years to earn a letter … Prior to Wooster: Collected all-city honors as a punter and had 15 sacks during 2005 at St. Vincent-St. Mary High School … Blocked a couple of punts for the Fighting Irish as a junior … Also a two-time second-team all-conference hurler for the baseball team and competed in wrestling … Personal: Born Sept. 29, 1987 … Son of Ron and Barb DeGrand … Majoring in political science.