Michigan Tech

College: 2008: Played in all 11 games, starting two … Posted 26 tackles, two tackles for loss and a sack on the season … Had a game-ending sack in a 31-28 win over Indianapolis (10/18) … Recorded a season-high six tackles at Grand Valley State … 2007: Saw action in two games as a reserve defensive tackle … 2006: Played limited action on the defensive line … 2004: Redshirted … High School: Graduated in 2004 from Carman-Ainsworth (Mich.) High School … Coached by Jerry Parker … Earned All-Big Nine Conference recognition following a senior year in which he totaled 60 tackles and five sacks as a defensive end and averaged 17 yards per catch as a tight end … Also participated in basketball, baseball and track … Captain of basketball team that advanced to the state finals each of his final two seasons … Personal: Son of Michael and Althea Cardwell of Flint, Mich. … Born March 10, 1986, in Flint, Mich. … Enjoys traveling and weightlifting … Majoring in environmental engineering.