High School: Played both offense and defense during his high school career... Led the state of Massachusetts in defensive line tackles... Totaled 77 tackles, 14 tackles for loss and seven sacks as a senior... Received the Walter Yak Memorial Award, which is given to the best two-way lineman... Named Old-Colony All-Star... Nominated for the Otto Graham Award... Was voted as the Most Valuable Player of the Thanksgiving Day game... Also played basketball, lacrosse and track.