2008: Played in 12 games, starting 10 contests...finished with 43 total tackles, including 19 solo stops...had 5.5 tackles for 21 yards in losses...broke up two passes...recovered a fumble against Western Illinois...had a high of seven tackles and two tackles for losses against Indiana State...had a season-high three solos against the Sycamores...had six stops at Illinois State...credited with five tackles, including one for a four-yard loss versus UNI...had four stops and a pass breakup at Ohio State...had four stops at Western Illinois...finished with three tackles against South Dakota State, North Dakota State and Southern Utah...broke up a pass versus the Jackrabbits... had two solo stops versus Central State...also had two stops against Liberty, Missouri State and Southern Illinois...did not start against SUU and MSU...credited with 604 snaps played on defense...played most snaps among the linebackers by almost 200 plays...named YSU Defensive Lineman of the Game versus SIU...earned his second letter.

2007: Played in nine games as a reserve defensive end...credited with 15 tackles, including seven solos...had a season-high three stops (all assists) against Lock Haven...had two tackles on six occasions...had two solo stops against Missouri State and Southern Illinois...also had a quarterback hurry and a tackle for loss against the Bears...played 145 snaps for the year...one of six true freshmen to see playing time...did not play the final two games...earned his first letter...named to Gateway Honor Roll.

High School: As a senior had 40 solo tackles and one interception...also caught eight passes for 214 yards as a tight end...as a junior, Vikings were 8-3 while qualifying for the state playoffs...was a team captain...coach was Keith King.

Personal: Parents are Regina Outler and Thomas Shelton...has three sisters and two brothers...born Oct. 3, 1988...attended same high school as former YSU linebacker James Terry...major is general studies.