Towson University Athletics

2013 SEASON: Named as an All-American by College Sports Madness (third team) ... a third team All-America selection by Beyond Sports Network ... earned a spot on the All-CAA first team ... led the league in total tackles for a loss and total sacks ... also stood first in the CAA in fumbles recovered ... started all 15 games played ... made 68 tackles, including 43 solo - fifth-most on the team ... had 17.5 tackles for a loss (86 yards) to lead the Tigers ... also made a team-best 11.5 sacks for 73 yards ... had three pass break ups, eight QB hurries, recovered four fumbles and forced two ... made three tackles and 1.5 sacks in the win at UConn ... had four tackles and two sacks at North Carolina Central ... made eight tackles with two sacks at William & Mary ... had a career-best nine tackles against Villanova ... recorded six tackles and two sacks at Eastern Illinois ... made two tackles and had one QB hurry against North Dakota State in the FCS National Championship game.

AT UMASS: Transfer from Massachusetts ... played in 18 games in two years ... appeared in 10 games in 2012 and eight games in 2011 ... member of UMass’ first team to compete in Mid-American Conference ... made 19 tackles in 2012 with five tackles for lost yardage and 2.5 sacks ... also forced a fumble ... made six tackles against Indiana in 2012 ... had a sack and forced a fumble in win over Akron ... made nine tackles in 2011.

AT WINDSOR H.S.: Four-sport standout for the Warriors ... played football and basketball ... also competed for cross country and track teams ... led football team to an 8-2 record as a senior ... all-state selection ... made 44 tackles as a senior ... two-time all-conference selection ... also name all-conference in basketball ... honored as Windsor’s Scholar-Athlete Award winner.

PERSONAL: Has two brothers and two sisters ... avid fan of the New York Giants ... favorite actor is Will Smith ... enjoys listening to music by Bob Marley ... father is a machinist ... mother works for the Connecticut Secretary of State ... son of Hilary Delaire and Jean Holness ... born on January 17, 1992 in Hartford, Conn. ... major is sports management.