College: Will adapt to different role in Govs new 4-2-5 defensive scheme...enters fall listed as No. 3 on depth chart at middle linebacker...entered 2008 as defense’s only new starter...finished season as APSU’s third-leading tackler from rover linebacker position...his 66 tackles included 27 solo stops...his 5.0 tackles for loss ranked third best on team while 37 yards for loss was first...credited with pair of two sacks, totaling 21 yards, to go along with a pair of fumble recoveries...in season-opener at North Dakota State had six tackles and a 14-yard sack... picked up a fumble and made five tackles at Georgia Southern...collected season-high 11 stops, including six solos, against Tennessee Martin, which was fourth-best individual effort on season...also had a sack in that game...had eight tackles twice, at Eastern Kentucky and at Jacksonville State...had eight games with at least five tackles...served as quality reserve in 2007...recorded season-high four tackles at Gardner-Webb...also had three against Bethel...has been effective special team performer during his career...switched uniform jerseys from 58 to 13 in 2007...after redshirting in 2005, provide capable support at linebacker in 2006...played in nine games, averaging tackle per contest...as special teams performer, brought back onside kick for 47-yard touchdown against Charleston...High School: Outside linebacker, wingback and strong safety for Steve Korduch at Northeast High School...two-time all-area and all-region selection....also was selected team offensive MVP...also was all-area track performer...Personal: Health wellness promotion major...six-time member of Athletics Director’s Honor Roll, including Dean’s List honors in both semesters last year...son of Keith and Patricia Swenson...born Aug. 28, 1986...age 22.