Making the transition from linebacker to defensive end, where he looks to compete for a spot in the rotation … Also stands to be a special teams force again … 2011: Appeared in every game again, serving on the special teams’ units primarily … Picked up one tackle during punt coverage at Oberlin (Sept. 17) … 2010: Played in all 10 games on special teams and the squad’s No. 2 strong-side linebacker … Was credited with 11 tackles (six on kick/punt coverage) … Half a sack came in the third quarter at Denison (Oct. 2) … 2009: Entered all 10 games as a freshman, primarily on special teams’ coverage units but also as a back-up linebacker … Came up with 14 tackles, with 11 coming during kickoffs … Career-high six tackles came at Earlham (Oct. 3) … Prior to Wooster: Two-time all-conference award winner and team leader in tackles as a junior (85) and senior (99) at power Blackhawk High School … Cougars played for the WPIAL championship at Heinz Field in both 2006 and 2008 … Also participated in baseball … Personal: Born March 30, 1991 … Is the son of Bill and Bernadette Kessler … Majoring in business economics with a minor in urban studies.