Reserve defensive back who contributed in the spring ... provides depth at safety ... could also see action on special teams ... was a freshman "red shirt" last season.

AT SAINT JOHN'S CATHOLIC PREP: All-Frederick County linebacker ... four-year captain for Coach Jimmy Ward ... led Vikings in tackles as a senior ... three-time selection as Vikings' Defensive Most Valuable Player ... set school record with 121 tackles in one season ... set school record with 24 tackles in a game ... had eight sacks as a senior ... made 97 tackles as a junior ... contributed 80 tackles as a sophomore ... played soccer in high school.

PERSONAL: Has one younger brother and two younger sisters ... favorite book is The Bible ... lists Jesus Christ as the person he admires the most ... favorite NFL player is Ray Lewis of the Baltimore Ravens ... avid fan of the Washington Redskins ... favorite actor is Denzel Washington ... lists "Remember the Titans" as his favorite movie ... enjoys dining on chicken casserole ... son of Mark and Beth Joannides ... born on October 27, 1991 in Frederick, Md.