Monmouth University Athletics

Replaces all-conference performer Chris Ammacher as a starter at defensive end... Provides a pass rush threat from the left side.

2002 (Junior): Appeared in all 10 games for the Hawks as a reserve defensive end behind Chris Ammacher and Todd Stevens... Posted 15 tackles, including seven solo jobs on the season... Booked six tackles for loss of yardage totaling 23 yards and added two sacks for 15 yards.

2001 (Sophomore): Played in six games as a sophomore defensive lineman... Recorded eight tackles and two sacks on the season... Also forced a fumble and caused two pass hurries.

2000 (Freshman): Played in seven games as a freshman... Ended the season with nine tackles, including four tackles for loss and three sacks... Posted three tackles vs. CCSU... Had two sacks in win over St. Francis.

High School: Three-year letterwinner at Spotswood (N.J.) High School... Tabbed All-Greater Middlesex Conference on three occasions... Team posted a 17-10 record during his three seasons... Named team MVP on two occasions... Served as a team captain in 1999.

Personal: Son of Bill and Keri DeFalco... Born November 17, 1981 in New Brunswick, N.J... Majoring in business.