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Slated to replace Todd Stevens as starter at defensive end... Former outside linebacker with solid pass rush ability.

2002 (Junior): Played in nine games as a reserve at defensive lineman and on special teams... Racked up 13 tackles on the season, including eighth solo jobs... Logged 5.5 tackles for loss of yardage totaling 31 yards, including 3.5 sacks.

2001 (Sophomore): Saw action in eight games on special teams and at linebacker... Made nine tackles while also recording a sack and one fumble recovery.

2000 (Freshman): Played in two games as a true freshman... Tallied two tackles on the season.

High School: Three-year letterwinner at Hopatcong (N.J.) High School... Played tight end, running back and linebacker for the Chiefs... Led squad to second round of state playoffs as a senior... Tallied 110 tackles as a senior... Logged 247 career tackles... Twiced tabbed All-Sussex County Interscholastic League...Named New Jersey Herald All-Area on three occasions... Tabbed All-West Jersey and all-state Group II as a senior.

Personal: Son of Richard and Patricia Hefferon... Born August 31, 1981 in Riverside, Calif... Majoring in criminal justice.