Rutgers University Athletics

2014: Played in all 13 games at nose guard with one start ... registered two tackles in the Quick Lane Bowl against North Carolina (12/26) ... had one solo tackle in win at Maryland (11/29) ... recorded two solo tackles and broke up a pass in win over Indiana (11/15) ... made first career start at Nebraska (10/25) and totaled three stops ... had three tackles with one for a loss against Tulane (9/27) ... made presence felt in game versus Penn State (9/13) with multiple plays in the backfield ...
saw action in home opener versus Howard (9/6) ... made one tackle in win at Washington St. (8/28), playing nose guard ... entered the season listed on the depth chart.

2013: Played in all 13 games on the defensive line ... assisted on a tackle against Notre Dame in the Pinstripe Bowl (12/28) ... had a solo tackle at UCF (11/21) ... picked up four tackles with a sack against Eastern Michigan (9/14) ... recorded a stop in season opener at Fresno State (8/29).

2012: Did not see game action.

2011: Appeared in the season-opening 48-0 victory over North Carolina Central (9/1) before suffering a season-ending shoulder injury.

Prior to Rutgers: Three-year starter for head coach George Najjar at Sayreville High School ... played defensive tackle, offensive guard and tackle along with serving as his team's starting place-kicker and punter ... reunited with high school teammates David Milewski and younger brother Delon Stephenson at Rutgers ... led the Bombers to an 11-1 record and the Central Jersey Group 4 championship ... first sectional title in 13 years for Sayreville ... Home News Tribune All-Area First Team selection on defense ... key anchor to a Sayreville defense that led the area in points allowed (9.8 per game) ... third team all-state selection on the defensive side of the ball by the Star-Ledger ... ended senior season with 49 total tackles and seven sacks ... started at tackle on the offensive line for an offense that averaged over 200 yards rushing a game ... team's place-kicker who booted 28 touchbacks and connected on a 38-yard field goal ... three-star recruit according to ESPN.com and Rivals.com ... No. 28 player in New Jersey according to Rivals.com ... No. 49 defensive tackle prospect in the nation by ESPN.com ... ranked as the No. 17 prospect in New Jersey by SuperPrep Magazine ... played for the North in the Chesapeake Bowl ... a labor & employment relations major.