Two-year starter at outside linebacker... Will provide leadership to a talented linebacking corps.
2007 (Senior): Started all 10 games at outside linebacker... Named defensive Co-Captain... Had 36 total tackles on the season... Tallied two interceptions on the season, including one against Sacred Heart (10/6)... Had three quarterback hurries and a trio of pass breakups as a true senior... Credited with a career-high 10 total tackles in the season opener against Maine (9/1)... Followed that up with a nine-tackle performance against Robert Morris (9/8)... Also had a sack against the Colonials... Finished the season with 4.5 tackles for a loss of 27 yards... Logged one interception, a quarterback hurry and two pass breakups against Duquesne (11/17).
2006 (Junior): Started all 12 games at outside linebacker... Recorded 32 tackles on the season, including 18 solo stops... Recorded six tackles against San Diego (12/2)... Had three solo tackles against Fordham (9/2), including two for a loss... Tallied four tackles against St. Peter’s (9/16) and St. Francis (11/4).
2005 (Sophomore): Appeared in all 10 games as a reserve linebacker and special teamer for the Hawks... Logged 10 takedowns on the season, including three sacks totaling 18 yards... Registered two sacks in loss to Wagner... Scored first career touchdown against Robert Morris, recovering a fumble and rumbling 44 yards for the score.
2004 (Freshman): Did not see action as a freshman.
High School: Two-sport standout at Lenape Valley Regional High School... Earned four letters as a running back and linebacker for Coach Don Smolyn... Logged over 1,700 career rushing yards... Tabbed squad’s most outstanding running back and defensive back as a senior... Earned all-area and all-league as a senior.
Personal: Born on July 24, 1985 in Dover, N.J... Son of Tom and Paula Cerezo... Majoring in business finance.
