2008: Played in 10 games, starting three...started against Central State, Southern Utah and Missouri State...credited with 40 total tackles, including 15 solo stops...forced two fumbles, had two quarterback hurries...had two tackles for losses...finished with a season-best six tackles at Western Illinois...forced a fumble against the Leathernecks...had five stops at South Dakota State and Central State...forced a fumble versus the Marauders...had four tackles against Ohio State, Southern Utah, Southern Illinois, UNI and Indiana State...posted three solos against the Buckeyes and Sycamores...had two stops at Missouri State...credited with 280 snaps played by the defensive coaching staff...earned his first letter.

2007: Redshirted...scout team Defensive Player of the Week vs. Slippery Rock...scout team Special Teams Player of the Week vs. South Dakota State.

High School: As a senior was named to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s North Fabulous 22 squad...first-team All-Quad Southwest and All-Big East Conference selection...also played offensive line...as a junior, was a unanimous first-team all-conference selection...named Foxes’ Defensive MVP and team captain every game...piled up 121 total tackles, including 21 for losses and seven sacks...had three interceptions, returning one for a touchdown...had three fumble recoveries...named team’s Defensive Player of the Week 10 times...also played center and guard on offense...as a sophomore, was a second-team all-league pick playing fullback and middle linebacker...coach was Bryan Deal.

Personal: Parents are Katie and Robert Sasson...has three brothers and three sisters....brothers Mike (Connecticut) and Tim (Indiana, Pa.) both played college football...born August 20, 1988...Ned Mervos Scholarship Recipient 2008-09...major is hospitality management.