2008 Season: Appeared in 11 games on the defensive line…finished the year with 15 total tackles, including six solo stops…had 2.5 tackles-for-loss with 2.0 sacks…recorded three tackles at Northern Arizona and Idaho State for his season high…had sacks in wins over Portland State and Northern Colorado.

Junior College: Played two years at Golden West JC in Huntington Beach, Calif…a two-time all-Mission Conference selection…led the Rustler’s with 10 sacks as a sophomore…recorded 2.5 sacks and seven total tackles against Santa Ana for his best game.

High School: A 2005 graduate of Millikan HS in Long Beach, Calif…played four years of football and baseball and one year of basketball for the Rams…named all-Moore League and was the team MVP as a senior…led the team with 115 tackles at linebacker as a senior…played tight end on offense…best game came against Lakewood where he had 10 total tackles, including three for loss.

Personal: Born 6-30-87…majoring in communication studies…parents are Steve and April Shinar.