The Scots’ most experienced defensive lineman looks to go out with a strong senior season, likely returning to his starting position on one end … Also expected to contribute on special teams again … Possesses outstanding mental and physical toughness, according to the coaching staff … 2009: Earned the starting nod at defensive end for all 10 games … Led the line and was fifth on the team in total tackles with 43, including 9.5 for losses and 4.0 sacks … Closed with a career-high nine tackles at arch-rival Wittenberg (Nov. 14) … Credited with 1.5 sacks at both Earlham (Oct. 3) and at Allegheny (Oct. 31), and had two other games with 2.0 tackles for losses … Forced a fumble at Ohio Wesleyan (Sept. 19) that set up a field goal and 17-7 lead, and recovered one against Wabash (Oct. 24) … 2008: Part of the defensive line rotation most of the season and played on special teams’ coverage units … Recorded single tackles against Ohio Wesleyan (Sept. 20) and Earlham (Oct. 4) … 2007: Key part of the kickoff teams, registering four of his five tackles in that role and returning a squib kick nine yards against Hiram (Oct. 13) … Had a season-high two tackles against Wabash (Oct. 27) … Registered a quarterback hurry during first series against Waynesburg (Sept. 8) … One of 11 freshmen to earn a varsity letter … Prior to Wooster: Earned special mention on the all-state team and first-team honors on the all-district team as a senior at Rocky River High School after helping the Pirates win the West Shore Conference championship … Tallied 100 tackles, including nine sacks and 12 for loss, and four forced fumbles that year … Named first-team all-WSC in both 2005 and 2006 … Personal: Was born Jan. 28, 1989 … Son of Cynthia Aukerman … Majoring in political science.